Oyo State
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 […]
Read MoreBreaking: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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Makinde commissions Premium Trust Bank regional office in Ibadan
.Says we’ll continue to support investors Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated that his administration will continue to support investments that add value and contribute towards expanding the economy of the state. He gave the assurance on Tuesday while commissioning the Premium Trust Bank located in Adamasingba, Ibadan, noting that the state is ready […]
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Makinde charges companies, individuals on CSR
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on wealthy Nigerians and corporate bodies to always support the government through provision of social amenities to their immediate communities. The governor gave the charge on Tuesday, while commissioning a Computer-Based Test Centre donated by the chairman of BOVAS Nig Ltd, Architect Bamidele Samson, to the University College […]
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Oyo Govt. Enforces Tax Clearance Certificate as Precondition for Business Transactions By MDAs
Oyo Govt. Enforces Tax Clearance Certificate as Precondition for Business Transactions By MDAs In its bid to ensure seamless revenue generation, Oyo State Government has mandated all Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Parastatals, Local Government Councils, Institutions of the Government, or any government officials to henceforth not recognize, accept, or use a Trade/Professional License for official purpose […]
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Oyo Govt. Encourages Women To Embrace Technology, Innovation
The Oyo State Government on Monday said it would continue to encourage women to develop keen interest in the study of Science, Technology and Innovation programmes for relevance. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Hon. Mrs Toyin Balogun stated this during the graduation of 60 girls who had undergone courses in computer technology […]
Read MoreReligious leaders advocate peace, tolerance as factors for unity in Oyo
Religious leaders in Oyo State have called on citizens to embrace peace and tolerance as key factors for unity in the state. This formed part of the 2023 International Peace Day, organised by the Oyo State Government though the office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Interfaith Affairs, Rev. Femi Ibikunle, with the theme: […]
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Oyo State Government To Present 2024 Budget Proposal To Oyo Assembly On Dec 5
Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, set to present the 2024 Appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly on Tuesday, 5th December, 2023. The governor is expected to present the budget proposal before the 32-member House of Assembly, accompanied by top government functionaries. It would be recalled that the state government held stakeholders’ consultative meetings on the […]
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Oyo State Government Assign Additional Responsibilities To Deputy
In line with the promise of the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, to assign Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government to be supervised by the state’s Deputy Governor, Barr Bayo Lawal, the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, Establishments and Training and Special Duties will now be overseen by the Office of the Deputy Governor. This […]
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Rotary Clubs Of Nigeria Set To Empower 600 Youths In Ibadan, Abuja
Rotary Club International (District 9125) is set to empower 600 youths in Ibadan and Abuja on vocational cum socialization skills expected to last for one week. The District Governor Sagab Ahmed who solicited for the cooperation of media men said that the program tagged the ‘Rotary Youth Leadership Academy’ is a vocational/leadership/socialization training. He made […]
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3 Months 10 Days In Office: Oyo House of Assembly Member, Ogunsola Congratulates Makinde On Attainment Of Unprecedented Feats
The Lawmaker representing Iwajowa State Constituency at Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Anthony Ogunsola has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde’s 100 days in office that birthed good governance, leadership with human face and attainment of unprecedented feats. Hon. Ogunsola hailed Gov. Makinde in a congratulatory statement which he personally signed and made available to news men. […]
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Oyo State Committed To Sustainable Development Through The Digital Economy- Makinde’s Aide
The Oyo State Government is committed towards fostering innovation which is the heartbeat of the digital and tech economy. The Executive Assistant to the Oyo state Governor on Administration, Rev Idowu Ogedengbe stated this at the Ibadan Tech Expo held at the University of Ibadan International Conference Centre on Saturday. Rev Ogedengbe who represented Gov Seyi Makinde […]
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Oyo Workers Closedown Secretariat Gate Over Palliative And Unpaid Allowances
Workers in the employ of the Oyo State government have locked down the state secretariat entrance, insisting on speaking with Governor Seyi Makinde over myriads of issues affecting their interest in the state. One of the issues, they said, is the arbitrary deductions from their salaries. Another is the governor’s failure to provide palliatives to […]
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Makinde Rewards Media Personality With Cars
Governor Seyi Makinde has yet again presented vehicles to journalists in Ibadan. The beneficiaries of Governor Seyi Makinde’s generosity and goodwill are Comrade Ademola Babalola who is the current Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) , Oyo State Chapter and Dare Adekanbi of The Nigerian Tribune Newspaper. Recall that the Governor had presented a […]
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