Oyo State
Ibadan Children Funfair Tragedy: Governments Should Do More To Lift People Out Of Poverty -Group
In the wake of the tragedy that attended the Ibadan Children Funfair, the Ibadan Discourse Group (IDG) has called on government at all levels to do more to lift a greater number of people out of poverty. The Think-Tank group made the call in a statement on Friday, to sympathise with the parents of the […]
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Ibadan stampede deaths: Makinde cancels birthday party
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the death of some children in a stampede at a private funfare held in Ibadan, the state capital, last Wenesday, was sobering and could have been avoided if due diligence had been done by the organisers. The governor stated this on Friday, when he received leaders of […]
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Oyo State:Many children feared de#d as stampede mars Ibadan carnival
Many children have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede that occurred at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The incident occurred in Bashorun area of Ibadan The exact number of casualties is still unknown, however, a statement by Dotun Oyelade, commissioner for information and orientation, said victims have been taken to different hospitals […]
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Senator Alli mourns victims of Ibadan Christmas funfair stampede
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and injuries caused by a stampede during a Christmas Funfair held on Wednesday at Islamic High School, Bashorun in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen […]
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LEARN WORK ETHICS DURING YOUR SERVICE YEAR, ACTING DIRECTOR ADVISES CORPS MEMBERS
The Acting Director, General Services, Mrs. Yetunde Abimbola Baderinwa has advised Corps Members to learn work ethics in order to improve their productivity and develop team spirit during their National Service year. She urged the Corps Members to use the service year to reflect about the future and improve themselves. She gave the advice at […]
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Akinyele Council Chairperson, Mrs Funmilola Akinleye Leads Campaign Against Gender Based Violence*.
In an extraordinary and historic manner, The Chairperson of Akinyele Local Government, Mrs Funmilola Akinleye, today held a comprehensive and transformative campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the nooks and crannies of Akinyele Local Government. The Campaign which kicked off at the Local Government Council, Moniya was flagged off by the Executive Chairman of Akinyele […]
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Beacon of Leadership: Senator Alli bags four awards in one week
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has been celebrated for his exemplary dedication to public service and societal transformation, receiving four prestigious awards within a single week. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan The awards were conferred on […]
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Akinyele Council Boss issue stern warning to Illegal Miners and other related offenders.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has issued stern warning to illegal miners and other related offenders within Akinyele Local Government. In a press statement made available to the public through his chief media aide, Ogundipe Miracle, Hon Akinwole Akinleye emphasized the necessity of miners and other related workers to obtain […]
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Senator Alli begins cash empowerment for women in Oyo South
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has commenced a cash grant initiative aimed at alleviating poverty and improving the economic status of women in his constituency, starting with hundreds of beneficiaries in Ibadan North Local Government. The program, announced in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, will be extended to other […]
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Makinde mourns Muhydeen Ajani Bello.Extols late cleric’s virtues
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of popular Ibadan Cleric, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello, as shocking and unexpected. Governor Makinde, in a statement released in Ibadan, on Friday, condoled with immediate family of the Sheikh, the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, the Chief Imam of […]
Read MoreReligious crisis, insecurity needless litigations militating against growth of Ogbomoso–Group
Some concerned indigenes of Ogbomoso, under the aegis of Ogbomoso Diaspora Development Forum, have expressed concerns over what they described as factors responsible for the lack of development of infrastructure in the ancient town. The group, in a statement jointly signed by its President and Secretary, Chief Olusegun Olawale and Reverend Remilekun Adeola, and made […]
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Makinde swears-in 10 new Judges.Says we’ll ensure you have right environment to carry out your duties
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, swore-in eight judges of the Oyo State High Court and two Judges of the Customary Court of Appeal, urging them to carry out their duties with all sense of responsibility and to live up to the expectations of the office they now occupy. He equally assured that his […]
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Makinde appoints ex-Rep member, Akinwande, Special Adviser, Chairman of state’s Fire Service Agency
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed a former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon Moruf Akinwande as his Special Adviser on Fire Service Reforms. The governor, in an appointment letter released on Monday, also designated Akinwande as the Chairman of the Fire Services Agency of Oyo State. The appointment is with immediate effect.Akinwande, […]
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Continue raising banner of media excellence, Makinde hails Tribune Editor over DAME Award
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Editor of Saturday Tribune, Dr Lasisi Olagunju, on winning the 2024 Informed Commentary Award at the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). Governor Makinde, who urged the Editor to keep raising the banner of media excellence, said Dr Olagunju has become renowned for excellence over the years, […]
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Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye visits Oja Agbe market inferno scene, sympathizes with victims.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has visited the site of a devastating inferno that broke out at Oja Agbe Moniya market causing significant damage and displacing families and businesses. The fire which occurred around 12 midnight reportedly started in a shop and quickly spread, consuming other shops around. During his […]
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Oyo stops N4,000 fee, makes retirement form free for civil servants
The Oyo State Government has abolished the N4,000 administrative fee previously required for civil servants to access their retirement forms. This decision, aimed at easing the financial burden on retirees, was announced in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Olusegun Olayiwola. Olayiwola, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner for Information […]
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Tax invaders risk jail term, seizure of assets, Oyo govt warns residents
By Temidayo Aboderin The Oyo State Government warned business owners domiciled in the state and residents against invading taxes, just as it says government might use legal action against such an individual. The government said it’s time to clear all backlogs of taxes payments and ensure residents of the state fulfil their civic responsibilities and […]
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We’ll continue to advocate ethical leadership in civil service -Makinde
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to advocate ethical and effective leadership in the civil/public service of the state. The governor stated this on Thursday at the 2024 Theophilus Akinyele Memorial Symposium themed “Reinventing Leadership and Ethics in Public Service,” held at the Theojoy Library, Theo Tower, New Bodija, […]
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Agribusiness’ll create thousands of jobs for Ibarapa youths, says Makinde
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the upgrade of moribund 3,250 hectares Eruwa Farm Settlement to an Agribusiness Industrial Hub. The governor said that the project, once completed, would put Ibarapaland on the global agricultural map and create thousands of jobs for youths in the zone and across the state. […]
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FOOD SECURITY: Akinyele Council boss partners IITA, Sign MoU to Enhance Food Security In Akinyele LG.
In his quest to boost the Agricultural sector and improve food production in Akinyele Local Government, Oyo state and beyond, The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye yesterday took a proactive approach in curbing food insecurity ravaging the nation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding MoU with The International Institute of Tropical […]
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