Tag: Oyo State

I received threats for saying powerful Nigerians are behind banditry – Alake

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said that he was threatened for saying powerful Nigerians are behind banditry associated with illegal mining in Nigeria.   Speaking during a…

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PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMISERATES WITH OYO STATE GOVERNMENT, VICTIMS OVER IBADAN EXPLOSION

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the devastating explosion that occurred on Tuesday night in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80…

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We Are Not Yet Recruiting Medical Personnel – Makinde’s Govt

The Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde-led government in Oyo State on Friday said it was not recruiting medical personnel into the civil service, noting that announcement would be made via official government…

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Oyo Govt Supports 17,000 Residents Daily Through SAfER Transport

As part of efforts to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy on residents of Oyo State, the state’s Mass Transit Scheme commutes an average of 17,000 residents…

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Former Oyo Governor, Alao Akala House Razed By Fire

Two persons have been confirmed dead following a fire incident in one of the buildings in the Opadoyin compound of former governor of Oyo state, late Adebayo Alao-Akala, on Monday…

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2024 LG Poll: OYSIEC concludes screening, to release list of successful candidates

The candidates for chairmanship and councillorship in the next local government council election in the state were screened by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) on Friday. Based on…

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Oyo Health Board to deworm children in 22 LGs

In order to combat deworming, the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board has declared that it will target children in 22 local government areas across the state. According to information…

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Police honor three officers who assisted lady in fixing her car tyre

Three policemen from the Oyo State command of the Nigerian Police Force were recognized for helping a woman in need on the Iseyin-Ibadan expressway. The woman experienced a flat tire…

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Oyo: The tribunal rejects the APM’s complaint regarding Makinde’s election

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Oyo State on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Allied Peoples’ Movement against Governor Seyi Makinde’s victory at the March 18 election. Makinde won…

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APC lawmakers absent as Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s N50bn loan request

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the request of the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, to obtain a fresh N50 billion loan on Thursday. The lawmakers approved the…

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