Oyo
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 […]
Oyo APC to Makinde: Conversion of public library facilities to shopping malls unacceptable
The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has condemned the alleged forceful take over of the structures housing public reading and learning facilities in Dugbe, Ibadan and their conversion into lock up shops and shopping malls by the state government describing the development as not only shameful and ill-conceived but also grossly unacceptable. Not […]
Oyo State investors raise alarm over illegal estate developers
A coalition of investors managing Government Reserve Areas (GRAs) in Oyo State has raised serious concerns regarding the activities of unregistered estate developers who are allegedly taking advantage of the infrastructural progress initiated by Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. During a press conference held in Ibadan, representatives from several registered construction firms, including Aaraji Construction Ltd., […]
Ex-Oyo Senatorial Candidate Faozey Dumps Accord Party
The Oyo Central Senatorial candidate of the Accord political party in the 2023 general election, Engineer Faozey Nurudeen has resigned his membership from the party. Faozey announced his resignation from the party through a statement sighted by LEADERSHIP in Ibadan on Thursday, informing that he will disclose his choice of next political party soon. “To […]
Oyo Schedules CBT Exam For LG Ad-hoc Workers
The Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters has finalized arrangements for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for ad-hoc staff who successfully registered on the Local Government job portal as part of the ongoing recruitment process. The tests are scheduled to take place on Thursday, 21st November 2024, at the University of Ibadan Distance […]
Just In: OYOSUBEB Releases List ‘5860’ First Batch of Newly Recruited Teachers, Caregivers
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has released the names of 5,600 newly recruited primary school teachers and 80 caregivers in the State. The SUBEB Chairman, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran who made this known in Ibadan, explained that the list was duly approved by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde. He added […]
Court remands seven Tricyclist for attacking OYRTMA officers in Ibadan
Seven tricyclist were on Thursday arraigned at the Magistrate District Court 1, Ibadan North East, on Wednesday, on charges of assault against two officer of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The officers namely; Oyedepo Samuel and Waheed Quadri, were on Monday assaulted by tricycle riders and hoodlums while performing their lawful duties. The […]
Makinde mourns COAS Lagbaja
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, as a significant loss to the country. Makinde, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, described Lagbaja as “a patriot and one of the […]
Oyo re-arraigns ‘doctor’ over death of day old- baby
The Oyo State Government has finally re-arraigned one ‘Doctor ‘Oludele Olanrewaju over the death of a day-old- baby belonging to a Togolese, Bose John. The Nation had exclusively reported on January 13, 2024, how Olanrewaju took the baby from the home of Bose to his Mercy Hospital in the Moniya area of Ibadan, Oyo State […]
Oyo Road Agency Impounds 41 Vehicles
Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) said it had impounded 41 vehicles for contravening traffic laws, warning motorists to shun any act of lawlessness. The agency said the impounded vehicles included three micras, three commercial buses, 17 motorcycles and private vehicles plying one-way, operating illegal garages, and causing severe road obstructions on significant roads […]