The Oyo State Executive Council has appealed to the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to allow students to go back to school and discontinue the disruption of the academic calendar any further. This appeal was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, after the…
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, saying he does not personally see the level of hunger often highlighted in public discourse. Speaking on Arise Television on Tuesday, Onanuga argued that several…
The quote, “Nothing kills a bad product faster than good advertising”, attributed to William (Bill) Bernbach, co-founder of the Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB) Advertising Agency, perfectly captures Dr Daniel Bwala’s media round in Ibadan last week. The Presidency, apparently worried by President Bola…
They Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, the curfew takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The curfew, which is…
There are strong indications that the 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State may regain their freedom any time soon as security operatives intensify rescue efforts. In fact, troops have blocked all possible…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Pensions Board, Hon. Tunji Rafiu Adekunle (JP), has announced that the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, DSC, GSSRS, has approved the immediate commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. Hon. Adekunle disclosed this on Wednesday…
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has officially unveiled Hon. Muftau Open Salawu of Ogbomoso as Deputy Governorship Candidate for the forthcoming 2027 Oyo State governorship election. The unveiling ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan,…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured residents that the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area will be rescued alive, declaring that Oyo State would never experience a tragedy similar to the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction. Makinde gave the assurance on Tuesday while addressing…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared his readiness to make any sacrifice, including risking his own life, to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Ogbomoso. The governor made the statement on Tuesday while addressing a group of peaceful…
As part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime, curb kidnapping and ensure safety of lives and properties of all and sundry, Oyo State Government has demolished a residential property used as a hideout for criminal elements and a storehouse for arms and ammunition. The demolished property, comprising a storey…