Oyo State
Oyo gives owners of illegal structures quit notice
Oyo State Government, on Sunday, faulted the construction of shops and shanties in unauthorised places. The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resource, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, condemned the act during an official monitoring of Lagelu and Egbeda Local Government Council Areas, respectively in the state. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, […]
Arrest, prosecute policeman who shot Ibadan worker – CDWR tells Oyo CP
Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights, CDWR, has called on the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, Ayodele Sonubi to arrest and prosecute police officers that fired gunshots that led to the death of a casual worker at a manufacturing company in Ibadan, Sumal Foods. CDWR, while condemning the killing, advised the company to compensate the […]
Court bars Soun of Ogbomoso, kingmakers from removing Chief Imam
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso has barred the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye and the kingmakers led by Chief Sobalaje Otolorin from removing the Chief Imam of the town, Sheik Teliat Yunus Ayilara. It could be recalled that both the Soun and the Chief Imam have been at loggerheads in […]
Makinde to crown Oba Olakunlehin July 12
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has authorised the coronation and presentation of the Staff of Office to Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ceremony is slated for July 12, 2024. This was made known in a statement made available by the State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade. The Commissioner […]
Oyo speaker dismisses rumours of suspension of 11 lawmakers over alleged disloyalty
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has dismissed rumours of plans by the state legislature to suspend some members over alleged disloyalty. The speaker who stated this on Thursday while addressing the plenary, noted that suspending any member would only create a vacuum that would make the electorate and the constituents suffer. […]
Olubadan-designate hosts family masqueraders today
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will host masqueraders of the ancient town at the family compound at Ita ‘Bale Olugbode today (Monday). The yearly egungun festival, a celebration of Ibadan custom and tradition, held between June and July, is usually heralded with a visit to the Olubadan of Ibadan land. This year, the Olubadan-designate would […]
World Bank grants Oyo N3.5bn to renovate 105 schools
The Oyo State Government has received a N3.5 billion grant from the World Bank to renovate 105 public primary schools across the state. The grant, part of the Better Education Service Delivery for All – Additional Funding project, aims to improve education in the state by increasing equitable access to education and literacy. Speaking during […]
Makinde approves Olakulehin’s appointment as new Olubadan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval is in accordance with the state’s extant laws and regulations regarding the ascension to royal thrones. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Honourable Olusegun Olayiwola, […]
Alaafin: I have no anointed candidate, says Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has cleared his name of any involvement in the delayed selection and appointment of the Alaafin of Oyo, stating that he has no anointed candidate for the revered stool. The governor made this clarification on Monday, represented by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola. The […]
Tinubu opens 76km Oyo road, hails Makinde
President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shetima, has inaugurated the 76.67km Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso road, renamed the Adebayo Alao-Akala Memorial Highway, in Oyo State. The road is a significant infrastructure development project that connects communities within the state and links to another geo-political zone in Nigeria.Speaking at the event, Tinubu commended Governor Seyi Makinde for […]