19 Jan, 2026
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Oyo procures N7.7bn surveillance aircraft

The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the immediate procurement of two surveillance aircraft, valued at N7,763,360,000, to bolster security across the state. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, following the council’s meeting held on Tuesday. The statement explained that the two DA 42 MNG model […]

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Just In: Makinde Renames Ibadan Poly After Olunloyo

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, in honour of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. The announcement was made in his brief remarks at the interdenominational commendation service for the late former governor held at the Obafemi Awolowo stadium, […]

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Breaking: Makinde Appoints New Alaafin

A new Alaafin of Oyo has been formally approved by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo State. According […]

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60 victims of Ibadan explosion treated, discharged -Makinde

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said 60 out of the 77 victims of the Ibadan explosion have been treated and discharged. An explosion rocked parts of Ibadan on Tuesday, leaving some persons dead, while many were reported injured, with property worth millions of naira damaged. Makinde, on Wednesday, said preliminary investigations revealed that illegal […]