Oyo State

Politics

2023: How Tinubu Sues For Peace Among Aggrieved Members Of Oyo APC

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has waded into the crisis rocking the boat of the Oyo State chapter of the party, with a call on its governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin to reconcile with the aggrieved parties ahead 2023 general elections. Tinubu made […]

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Politics

Makinde congratulates Atiku, says PDP determined to rescue Nigeria in 2022 APC now a weaker party, he says

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Thursday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains determined to rescue Nigeria from the throes of bad leadership.Makinde, who stated that the party has demonstrated its readiness to make the right decisions for its Operation Rescue Nigeria mandate by going ahead with its National Convention despite the decision […]

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Politics

Oyo hospital mgt board suspends two medical personnel

The chairman of the Oyo State HospitalManagement Board, Otunba Dr. Gbola Adetunji, has announced the suspension of a Medical Officer and a Nursing officer discovered to have been involved in unprofessional conduct. The two officials were suspended after a meeting of the Management held at the weekend, following their diversion of a patient to a […]

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Politics

2023: PDP will get it right this time, Makinde says

as Saraki visits, lauds Makinde for  transforming stateOyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Tuesday that he has no doubt that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would get its act right and present a presidential candidate that will win the Presidency and salvage the country from the throes of economic woes and insecurity.He added that […]

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Union

After Resolving 2 Major Legal Matters in Oyo NUJ, Group Lauds Ademola Babalola Exco Over Continuous Peace Initiatives

A group in the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo state council spreading the good works of the current leadership in the union, “DEMBAB Volunteers” has commended the Chairman, Ademola Babalola (Dembab) over the recent peaceful resolution of two court cases and the over 15year-old Correspondents Chapel crisis. In a statement by the convener, “DEMBAB Volunteers” […]

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Environment General Politics

Oyo State Terminal Buses Commission: There Is Hope For Nigeria, Obaseki Assures

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed optimism that the Nigeria would be grate again if people of great vision are in the corridor of power. He expressed the optimism yesterday at the official commissioning of Omi Titun Bus Mass Transit Pilot Scheme and Bus Terminals held at Ojoo and Challenge in Ibadan. While […]

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Politics Security

We will continue to keep Oyo Safe and secure- Makinde pledges continuous collaboration with security agencies

Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, restated the commitment of his administration to keep Oyo State safe and secured. The governor, while receiving the Association of Retired Officers of the Department of State Services of Nigeria (Oyo State Chapter), led by its Chairman, Alhaji Lateef Akinola, said that he will continue to strengthen the […]

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Religion Islam

2022 RAMADAN LECTURE: Makinde reiterates commitment to religious harmony, peaceful co-existence in Oyo as gov donates Bus to guest lecturer, Hajj slots to others

Oyo State Governor,’ Seyi Makinde on Tuesday, reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to sustaining religious harmony and peaceful coexistence in the state. The Governor, who stated this while delivering a keynote address at the 8th annual Omi tuntun Ramadan lecture, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan, explained that nobody can divide Oyo […]

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Uncategorized Politics

Ibadan-North Legislative House ratifies newly elected principal officers

The Ibadan North Local Government Legislative House has ratified the newly elected principal officers of the local government assembly. This followed the dissolution of the former principal officers of the legislative house for the emergence of new ones. Speaking with Newzcruise on the development, the leader of the house, Hon. Akindele Olaolu, noted that peace […]

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Politics

Ibadan-North Legislative House ratifies newly elected principal officers

The Ibadan North Local Government Legislative House has ratified the newly elected principal officers of the local government assembly. This followed the dissolution of the former principal officers of the legislative house for the emergence of new ones. Speaking with Newzcruise on the development, the leader of the house, Hon. Akindele Olaolu, noted that peace […]

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Entertainment Music

I Am From Oyo State In Nigeria – Multiple Grammy Awards Winner, Angelique Kidjo

The multiple Grammy Awards winner said in a radio interview on Smooth FM in Lagos state that she is originally from Iseyin, a town in Oyo State, Nigeria, according to what her mother told her. Born in Ouidah, Benin Republic, the 61-year-old veteran singer added that she has a lot of relatives in Nigeria even […]

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Health

Oyo Govt Partners Diaspora Grassroots Support Initiative On Free Medical Screening

Oyo State Government has partnered with a Diaspora Grassroots Support Initiative, based in USA, Royal Wellness International, Mercy SAID NO, Precious Sight Foundation and Optimum Health& Empowerment Foundation on free health medical screening to all and sundry within the Ibadan metropolis. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Taiwo Ladipo, while speaking at the event, held at […]

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Broadcaster Politics

Makinde to sue online media outfit for indictment of state govt, Ibadan-based private radio owner, Hamzat over false publication of inflation of exercise books contract

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has shown his readiness to sue an online media platform, SaharaReporters for the false publication on exercise book contract, which also indicted the owner of an Ibadan-based radio owner, Mr. Oriyomi Hamzat of Agidigbo FM of inflating the contract to supply exercise books to the state for distribution to […]

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Health Politics

SDG donates 100 Hospital Beds, other equipment to Oyo Govt,commends Makinde on policies, programmes.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), on Monday, donated 100 hospital beds and other equipment to aid healthcare delivery in Oyo State. While presenting the items received from the SDGs Office in the Presidency, Abuja, to the Oyo State Ministry of Health, the  Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Sustainable Development Goals, Hon. Kunle […]

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General

Oyo govt set to hand over GCI to Old Boys Association

The Oyo State Government is set to hand over the Government College Ibadan to the Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) for management, operation, and development. The state government made this disclosure following the signing of an agreement between the government and the Incorporated Trustees of the GCIOBA, noting that the handover followed the […]

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Traditional Politics

2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week: We’ve put our traditional system back on track – Makinde

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Sunday that his administration has been able to put Ibadan’s traditional system back on track. The governor, while speaking at the Church Service marking the beginning of the 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week’ held at the St. Peters Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan, said that if his administration did […]

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Environment

Oyo Govt. Seals Premier Hotel, Event Centre, Over 80 Shops for Violation of Sanitation Laws

The Oyo State Government has sealed the indigenous premier Hotel situated at Mokola hill and an event centre located at Eleyele, for violating the environmental sanitation laws of the state. The Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Abiodun Oni who led the enforcement team alongside the Coordinating Director of the […]

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Politics

I’m Out To Become President Of Nigeria

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he is ready to fight dirty in his determination to become the next President of Nigeria. Tinubu, who recently came under attack from his erstwhile trusted political disciple and Minister of Interior , Rauf Aregbesola, said this on Sunday evening when he […]

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Death General Politics

We Will Immortalise Alao-Akala, Makinde Says.

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, hailed the late former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala as a great man, who recognised and lived his life in accordance with the Biblical teaching that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun. Makinde, who declared that the state government would immortalise the late […]

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Death General Politics

We ‘ll never forget Alao-Akala’s Contributions To The Development Of Oyo- Makinde

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, eulogised the late former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala for what he described as his immense contributions to the development of Oyo State. Makinde, spoke through his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, during the Lying-in-State Ceremony held in honour of the former governor by the State Government, […]

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