Oyo State
UI organises SME fair on technology, innovation
The University of Ibadan’s Small and Medium Enterprises Fair 2024 is scheduled to take place on November 8-9 at the International Conference Centre. A statement by the convener, Prof. Ruth Adio-Moses, on Tuesday, said that the objective of the fair was to create a platform for participants to share ideas, explore technological advancements, and expand […]
Oyo, Labour begin minimum wage adjustment negotiations tomorrow
Representatives of the Oyo State Government and the Organised Labour will, tomorrow (Thursday), begin negotiations on consequential adjustment for a new minimum wage in the state. Governor Seyi Makinde had recently declared that his administration would commence the payment of N70,000 minimum wage once the issue of consequential salary adjustment has been addressed. Makinde then […]
4 reportedly dead as trailer fell into ditch in Ogbomosho
Four people have reportedly died after a trailer fell into a ditch along the old Oyo-Ogbomosho Road. It was learnt that several other people also sustained various degrees of injuries as a result of the accident that occurred on Thursday night. The incident, according to sources, happened at the Emaayo-Seminary area in Ogbomosho. The trailer, […]
Oyo to recruit 791 civil servants
The Oyo State Government is set to recruit 791 new civil servants into its mainstream service. The Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Aderibigbe, made this known on Wednesday in Ibadan while speaking with newsmen. Aderibigbe said that the recruitment would involve the absorption of 230 education officers and 561 others into […]
Oyo raises the alarm on fraudulent recruitment portal
Oyo State Government has cautioned the public against fraudulent recruitment portal misleading job seekers, offering positions within the State’s Civil and Public Service. Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Kamoru Aderibigbe, raised the alarm on Friday. He clarified that the recruitment process for new officers is still under development and has not yet […]
My political trajectory not compete without Ladoja’s input – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that his political trajectory cannot be completed without the former governor of the state, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja. Makinde made this declaration on Wednesday when he paid a congratulatory visit to Ladoja who clocked 80 years today. Ladoja is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland. Makinde, while speaking […]
Oyo mob beats soldier over alleged killing of NSCDC officer
A soldier identified as Abubakar has allegedly killed a Nigerian Civil and Security Defence Corps officer, Olapade Segun. Abubakar and Segun were said to have met at a nightclub in the Bodija area of Oyo State on Friday. PUNCH Metro gathered on Sunday that a heated altercation ensued between the two security agents, which led […]
Retired Justice Ariwoola, a pride of Oyo — Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday described the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, as a pride of the state and a man of integrity who served the judiciary meritoriously and without blemish. He made this known during a special retirement prayer and thanksgiving celebration held in Iseyin, in the Iseyin Local […]
Ladigbolu ruling house demands fresh selection for Alaafin
The Ladigbolu ruling family of Oyo, on Thursday, called for a fresh selection process for the Alaafin stool. The ruling family made the demand in a statement signed on its behalf by Akinade Ladigbolu. The revered ancient Alaafin stool became vacant on April 22, 2022, following the demise of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III. Adeyemi died […]
Oyo begins N513m payment for acquired land
The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, commenced the payment of N513,462,446.50 as compensation to property owners affected by the government land acquisition in the Ajia Inukan Local Council Development Area and Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state. Recall that the government had earlier conducted an identification and verification exercise for the property owners […]