Oyo
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 […]
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 […]