In response to the Bodija incident in Ibadan, the Oyo State Government has taken swift action by setting up an Emergency Situation Room led by Professor Temitope Alonge. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, and the government has urged residents to stay away from the site while providing emergency contact numbers…
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Oyo state has fixed Saturday 3rd February 2024 to conduct a rerun election in two polling units in Saki West for the state house of assembly. This is contained in a statement signed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo state, Dr. Adeniran Tella. According Dr.…
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. SEYI MAKINDE visited the scene of the explosion which occurred at about 7.44 pm yesterday, 16 January 2024 in Bodija, Ibadan. In his speech, he said The unfortunate incident resulted in death and injury to residents in the vicinity and also affected properties. The government have…
Press Release There are various interpretations of the incident but it is important for us to state categorically that the state government has taken over and in the full control of the unfortunate occurrence in in order to mitigate the incident. All security service chiefs including para military chiefs and…
FAAC disbursed N1.35trn to FG, States The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its latest report said that the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed the sum of N1.35 trillion to the three tiers of government in November 2023 from the revenue generated in October 2023. According to the NBS, the…
As Makinde, Seeks Partnership for Regular Power Supply Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde Pledges Support for Improved Electricity Supply Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has pledged his administration’s support for the Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu and his ministry in his bid…
The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board has commenced the 2024/2025 Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations registration process for all interested candidates across the country. Following the announcement, JAMB rolled out the registration process for interested candidates across the country. The JAMB…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have raided a secret skuchies factory in the Moniya area of Ibadan in Akinyele LGA of Oyo state. In a statement issued on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of NDLEA, said the factory was operated by one 28-year-old Oyadeji Dimeji, noting…
Oyo state government has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring cleanliness of the environment that will attract local and foreign investors into the state. The government through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has begun the monitoring and enforcement of environmental laws in the state.…
The Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld the election of Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The apex court vacated the November 16, 2023 judgement of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, which declared the governorship election that held in the state on March 18, as inconclusive. It held that Lawal, who…