Oyo
Oyo, FG partners to distribute grains
The Federal Government, in conjunction with the Oyo State government, on Monday, distributed assorted commodities from the Natural Strategic Reserve to vulnerable persons in the state. Governor Seyi Makinde, who received the foodstuffs at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Secretariat, Ibadan, warned the 33 local government chairmen in the state not to […]
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. […]
APC criticises Makinde over cabinet reshuffle
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, approved a minor cabinet reshuffle. The minor cabinet shake-up was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. But the opposition All Progressives Congress in the state criticised the governor, saying a cabinet reshuffle would make no difference “unless Governor Makinde […]
ICYMI: Seyi Makinde reshuffles Oyo cabinet
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has effected a minor cabinet reshuffle. This is contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Tuesday in Ibadan. According to the statement, Mr Segun Olayiwola, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, has been moved to the Ministry of […]
Oyo Opens Job Portal To Recruit 7,000 Primary School Teachers, 100 Caregivers
The Oyo State Government has announced that the job portal for public primary school teachers will be open from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 25 June 2024. The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, made this known during a briefing at the Board’s headquarters in Ibadan. Adeniran stated […]
Oyo health workers begin seven-day strike Monday
Oyo State Chapter of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria, on Sunday, directed all its members to commence a seven-day warning strike on Monday, June 24, 2024 to press further the demands of the union. This was disclosed in a notification letter sent to the members across all health institutions; including ministries, departments […]
Yoruba language, culture may go into extinction if… — Ifa Council
The President of the International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR), Dr. Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode, has hinged the survival of the Yoruba language and culture on the preservation and promotion of traditional religion (Isese). Fakayode made this assertion yesterday while delivering a lecture titled: “Yoruba Language and Culture, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” at the Palace of […]
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 […]