Oyo
Ibadan explosion traced to illegal miners’ explosives, 2 dead, 77 injured -Makinde
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said preliminary investigations by security agencies revealed that the explosion that rocked the Bodija Area of Ibadan, the state capital on Tuesday was caused by explosive devices stored by illegal miners. No fewer than 10 persons were feared killed and 15 others hospitalised following the explosion that […]
Oyo Govt signs MoU with MFBs to disburse N1bn loan to farmers
The Oyo State Government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the participating financial institutions as part of efforts in ensuring a hitch-free disbursement of the N1 billion single digit loan to farmers. Recall that the disbursement is part of the government’s palliative measures under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery SAfER. In his […]
2024 Hajj: Oyo Govt. Extends Payment Deadline To January Ending
The Oyo State Government on Friday, announced that it has extended the deadline for the payment of 2024 Hajj to January 31st 2024. This, it said, is in its bids to ensure that no intending pilgrim is left out of the forthcoming spiritual Hajj exercise. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman, […]
Akeredolu: Oyo governor declares three days mourning
Oyo State governor and vice chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared three days of state mourning for the deceased Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. This was contained in a statement by the special adviser media to Oyo State Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. The governor, […]
Two Police constables dismissed over extortion
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed two Special Constables serving in Oyo State over extortion. The Commissioner of Police for Oyo State Command, CP Adebola Hamzat, paraded the officers at the police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, identifying them as Jimoh Lukman and Kareem Fatai. The two dismissed officers were accused of soliciting money from a Dutch […]
Court imposes restrictions on Oyo govt’s bank accounts over N3.4 billion debt
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has ordered an attachment of the Oyo State government‘s accounts in 10 Nigerian commercial banks. The court issued the order in a move to enforce the payment of N3.4 billion judgement debt owed by the government. With the order, it implies the government, although, may have access to […]
Oyo Governor, Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To 30th King Of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Adeyeri II
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Thursday presented a staff of office to the new King of Iseyin town, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III, Ajirotutu I. Iseyin is an ancient town which is home to over 200,000 residents. It is the headquarters of a local government council in Oyo State. The presentation of […]