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The Oyo State Government has commenced a 24-hour surveillance operations to curb illegal scavenging activities across Ibadan, the State Capital. This was contained in a Statement by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade. According to the Statement, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, made it known while […]
As Oyo State marks 50TH anniversary of its creation from the Old Western Region, the Lawmaker representing Atiba State Constituency who is also the Chief Whip of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbenga Joseph Oyekola, has congratulated the Executive led by the Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, Past and Present Leaders, the Legislative under the […]
Oyo State Government has approved the early closure of offices across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to enable public officers to fully participate in the grand finale of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo State. The directive was conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, […]
“Behind a successful man, there stands a great and supportive woman” This saying goes with a Queen of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidat Olayinka Ladoja who always stands in support of her darling and cherished husband, a Former Governor, a respected and revered Monarch, and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, the Olubadan of […]
Nigerian Gospel Singer, Taiwo Adegbodu of Adegbodu Twins has passed away in the early hours of Sunday, March 1, 2026. The announcement of his death was made public through the Facebook page of Adegbodu Twins Fans page on Sunday with “TAIWO, why will you leave me and your kids without notification? My heart is bleeding, […]
Police have arrested seven suspected members of the armed banditry gang who attacked Old Oyo National Park in the Oloka area of Orire Local Government Area, Oyo State where fatalities were reportedly recorded. The attack, which occurred on January 6, 2026, claimed lives of five persons, including forest rangers and operatives of the National Park. […]
Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced Monday, 2nd of February and Tuesday, 3rd of February, 2026 as work free day in the State. A release from the chief press secretary to the governor Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan says the work free days were to enable residents of the state to actively participate in activities […]
In a spirited celebration of Oyo State’s 50th anniversary, the Ayedero of Yorubaland, Hon. Shina Peller, has named Governor Seyi Makinde as the “Golden Governor.” In a statement released on Friday, Peller reflected on the state’s journey since its creation from the old Western State in February 1976. He lauded the “Pacesetter State” for its […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has nullified the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November fifteenth, twenty-twenty-five. In the ruling delivered today, the court barred members of the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee from parading themselves as national officers of the party. The court further […]
Oyo State Government has sealed some residential and commercial complexes within the Ibadan metropolis for engaging illegal waste collectors, failing to comply with environmental regulations, and operating without registration with approved Private Sector Participants (PSP) waste collectors. The State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, stated this during an inspection tour within […]
