Oyo
Makinde inaugurates projects by GCIOBA 1984 set
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated legacy projects done by the 1984 set of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA). This was part of activities to mark the 40th reunion anniversary of the set. The projects include renovation of the buttery and development of adjoining quadrangle for students’ recreation, donation of equipment to […]
Bill to split Oyo into two states scales second reading at house of reps
A bill seeking to split Oyo into two new states has passed the second reading at the house of representatives The constitutional amendment bill, co-sponsored by Akeem Adeyemi from Oyo and six other lawmakers, passed the second reading during the plenary session on Tuesday. The bill intends to establish New Oyo state with Oyo town […]
Oyo: 50 communities cut off as flood washes away bridge in Eruwa
Over fifty communities have been cut off as a result of the collapse of one of the bridges in Ibarapa East Local Government in the Ibarapa geopolitical zone in Oyo State. DAILY POST gathered on Tuesday that the bridge on the Ipin River collapsed due to the heavy rain that was witnessed in the town […]
Oyo LG commences demolition of structures on Waterways
Oluyole Local Government in partnership with the Oyo State Government through the ministry of Lands and Housing, has commenced the demolition of structures obstructing waterways in the council area as well vacating destitute, street beggars on the popular Theophilus Akinyele way in Ibadanland. Lamenting the threats posed, Olatunji who led LG officials to Akala Way, […]
Youths to protest Oyo-Ogbomoso highway abandonment
A Youth Coalition in Ogbomoso has announced that it will embark on a peaceful demonstration over the neglect of the Oyo-Ogbomoso express road by the Federal Government. The protest which is slated for today, Saturday, would start hold between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at Takie Junction, Ogbomoso. This was made known in a statement […]
Public office holders must be held accountable —Makinde
GOVERNOR ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, charged media practitioners to be transparent in discharging their duties as the watchdog of the society, noting that journalists must hold political office holders accountable in the public’s interest. The governor stated this at the opening ceremony of a 3-day retreat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Press […]
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 Governor promises to pay N70,000 minimum wage
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that his administration would commence the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage once the issue of consequential salary adjustment has been addressed. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital. Makinde […]