Oyo State

Politics

N80,000 minimum wage: Makinde nor dey carry last

When the Yoruba people want to express their joy at not being disappointed by someone they vouch for or hold in high esteem, they borrow the wisdom from Egungun masquerade circles by saying that “ti eegun eni ba mo o jo, ori a maa ya atokun.” Simply, the chaperon (atokun) of an Egungun and those […]

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Nigeria

Tax Payment: We’ll Recover All Internal Revenue Due to Oyo, Awakan Vows

The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Olufemi Adebowale Awakan, has vowed to ensure the recovery of all internal revenue due to the state, emphasizing the necessity of timely tax payments from residents. Awakan in an interview, outlined his commitment to enhancing the state’s revenue generation efforts while praising the leadership […]

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Politics

Makinde hosts MUSWEN leadership, reiterates commitment to building strong institutions

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has again reiterated his administration’s commitment to building institutions that will guarantee good governance and ensure that the state continues to thrive. He maintained that his administration will not only be remembered for building infrastructure across the state after the expiration of his tenure but also for putting in place […]

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Politics

Salary:Makinde Ready To Pay Workers ₦80,000 As Minimum Wage

The Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation of the new salary scale The Oyo State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the State workforce. Disclosing this in a statement today, the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, […]

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Politics

Dr Akin Fagbemi Visits Akinyele LG Lauds Hon Akinwole’s Giant stride, seek collaboration for sustainable healthcare initiatives.

The Chairman of Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi, and his management team paid an official courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman, Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye at the Local Government Secretariat, Moniya. In his welcome address, Hon Akinwole Akinleye appreciated Dr. Fagbemi for his love and support to the people of […]

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Politics

Oyo’ll continue to provide right environment for businesses, says Makinde

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing a conducive and safe environment for businesses. He stated that the government will continue to put in place the right policies and adequate security to encourage investments in the state, noting that this will enable the state to achieve its target on expanding […]

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General

Renewed hope’ may be hard, but will benefit Nigerians soon – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his “Renewed Hope” agenda, despite its challenges, will soon yield significant benefits for all citizens. Speaking at the funeral service of the late Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleosho, former Secretary to the Oyo State Government,held at Ajegunle Baptist Church in Saki, Oyo State, the President emphasised the importance of […]

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Politics

Makinde unveils Agenda 2040 for Oyo State

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will present the Agenda 2040 for Oyo State on Wednesday.The governor will present the Agenda at the Consultative Engagement Meeting on the 2025 Budget scheduled to hold at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. Recall that the governor had, in November 2020, inaugurated a Steering Committee on the Oyo […]

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Politics

2025 Budget: Oyo Govt to hold 6th consultative stakeholders’ engagement

In line with its tradition of engaging residents of Oyo State to seek their inputs in the preparation of the state’s annual budgets, the state government will, on Wednesday, kick-start the sixth consultative engagement with stakeholders across the state with a view to producing a people-oriented 2025 Budget. The annual stakeholders’ engagement will begin at […]

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NEWS

NAFDAC destroys N43bn substandard products in Oyo

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has conducted a significant operation in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, destroying substandard products, including counterfeit drugs and medical devices, valued at N43 billion. The destruction was carried out at the Moniya dump site in the Akinyele Local Government area of the state, with representatives […]

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Politics

Upgraded Ibadan Airport’ll connect Oyo to global market, bring investments – Makinde

Says ‘we’ll fight poverty, not poor people’ Declares support for Edo PDP gov candidate Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the upgrading of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan to international standard, noting that the project, when completed, will connect the state to the global market. The governor maintained that […]

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General

Oyo NAWOJ Sympathizes with the National Chairperson of Nawoj and the people of Borno state over flooding

Nigeria Association of Women journalists,OYO state Chapter wishes to express our deepest condolences and sympathy to the people of Borno State, particularly the victims of the recent devastating flooding.The images and reports of the disaster are heart-wrenching, and our hearts go out to those affected. As women journalists, we understand the importance of amplifying the […]

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Entertainment

Yul Edochie isn’t paying his children’s school fees nor taking care of them” – May Edochie’s lawyer speaks out as he slams Yvonne Jegede

Emeka Ugwuonye, the founder of DPA Organization, who is the legal advocate for May Edochie following her divorce from her actor husband, Yul Edochie, has slammed Yvonne Jegede for defending the actor. It was reported that Yvonne, in an interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, defended Yul Edochie for marrying a second wife as she […]

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Education

Breaking:Staff of state-owned tertiary institutions begin three days warning strike

Academic and other activities will be grounded at State-owned tertiary institutions in Oyo State, as academic and non-academic staff under the aegis of Joint Action Committee of Trade Unions in state-owned tertiary institutions, today, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 embark on a three-day warning strike to press home their demands from the government. Joint Action Committee […]

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Politics

We’ll continue to support judiciary, legislative arms –Makinde

Swears in new Customary Court of Appeal President Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s continued commitment to working with and supporting the judiciary and legislative arms.The governor maintained that this would help the government to maintain a functional system, noting that his government has, in the last five years, had a […]

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Security

29 suspects arraign for invasion of Oyo state secretariat over clamour for Yoruba nation.

Twenty nine suspects have been arraigned before an Ibadan Chief Magistrate Court for their alleged involvement and roles in the invasion of Oyo state secretariat at the weekend with intention to hijack government. The suspects comprising male, female, young and old were arraigned on a seven count charge bothering on treasonable felony, going armed in […]

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Politics

Senator Alli seeks collaboration with NACA for Oyo South Senatorial District.

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has sought the collaboration ofNational Agency for Control of AIDS (NACA) towards enhancing the physical and mental well-being of his constituents and Oyo State. He made the call during a courtesy call on the NACA’s Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori in her office. Alli, who was earlier inaugurated as a […]

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Politics

Oyo to host international tourism summit, sets up planning committee

Oyo State Government will host an international tourism summit between April 17 and 18, 2024 to showcase its tourism endowments to the world. The event, which will have in attendance representatives of embassies, leading lights in tourism, financial institutions as well as members of the international community, is also meant to attract investors who will […]

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NEWS

Oyo govt calls for calm as massive explosion rocks Ibadan

The Oyo State government as called the residents of the state for calm, following the massive explosion that rocked the city on late Tuesday evening. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation in the state, Prince Dotun Oyelade, all security service chiefs including para military chiefs and rire operatives have […]

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Politics

Oyo govt presents over N1m to pioneer YEAP members as proceeds from cassava project 

In a bid to promote agricultural development and youth empowerment, the Oyo State Government, has presented over N1 million to no fewer than sixteen pioneer members of Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project (YEAP) as proceeds from their cassava production project at Fasola Farms. The government noted that the funds were generated from the sale of […]

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