A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Dr. Debo Akande, has unveiled plans to establish an Ibadan Historical Library and Hall of Fame as part of efforts to preserve the city’s rich cultural heritage. Akande, who currently serves as the Director-General of the…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Akeem Owoade, has dismissed speculation of a rift between himself and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, as well as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, insisting that their relationships remain cordial. Speaking to journalists in Oyo town, the monarch said there was no…
KAZEEM AWOJOODU, IBADAN The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Debo Akande, has called on Christians to draw inspiration from the message of Easter by embracing peaceful coexistence with one another, love, hope, resilience, and a renewed commitment to nation-building.…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on Christians in the state and across Nigeria to imbibe the lessons of love and sacrificial living taught by Jesus Christ through his death and resurrection, as they celebrate the Easter season. He equally harped on the need for Christians to continue to make…
In a significant step towards enhancing grassroots infrastructure, Dr Debo Akande on Wednesday commissioned solar powered streetlights donated to Oshofi Compound, Ward 1, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Ibadan. The commissioning ceremony, held at Oja-Iba, drew the presence of key stakeholders, community…
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has dismissed reports suggesting a rift between him and the Seyi Makinde, describing such claims as unfounded and misleading. In a statement issued through his media aide, Adeola Oloko, the monarch clarified that there is no disagreement whatsoever between the Olubadan and the Oyo State…
President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate seeking approval to borrow $5 billion. In a letter to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, which was read on Tuesday during plenary, the loan will be obtained from Abu Dhabi Bank and it is aimed at covering budget deficit, debt financing, among…
The Oyo State Government has strongly refuted what it described as a misrepresentation of facts by Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, regarding the status of electricity projects in the state. In an official statement issued by the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Prof. Dahud K. Shangodoyin,…
Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a ₦10,000 monthly transportation allowance for civil servants across Oyo State, set to run for an initial period of three months. The governor made this known on Monday while overseeing the YEAP-SAFER support disbursement and stakeholder engagement programme, held in…
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the re-arrest of a suspected kidnapper who previously escaped from police custody, an incident that had sparked protests and concern among residents. According to a statement released by the Command, the suspect—identified as Ayomide Kareem, 25—was apprehended on…