The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency By-election has been rocked by controversy, with nine aspirants rejecting the outcome of the exercise. The primary, which was held over the weekend, was marred by allegations of manipulation, violence, and open…
The Oyo State Government has begun a comprehensive upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, equipping them with essential medical tools and alternative power sources to ensure improved healthcare delivery. Speaking during the distribution of equipment at one of the newly upgraded PHCs…
The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, has explained that the policies of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde in the energy sector have combined to transform the night economy and security of the state in the last few years. Shangodoyin maintained that through the Oyo…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DoN, has emerged as the consensus candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. The development comes after other aspirants graciously…
The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued a flash flood alert for residents of Ibadan, particularly those living in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole Local Government Areas (LGAs). The agency is urging residents in these areas to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of potential…
The Oyo State Government has ordered about two hundred and two (202) teachers who were not integrated into the Post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) to return to their Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities, (LGUBEAs) without further delay. Speaking during a meeting with…
Oyo State’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye has stated that the policies of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde towards improving the agriculture sector have worked well in bringing about necessary reforms and innovations in agriculture practice in the state. He…
The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for N100 billion. AMCON’s Managing Director/CEO, Gbenga Alake, disclosed this at a media parley on Thursday. Apart from IBEDC, AMCON also manages other distribution companies,…
Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has explained that the policies being implemented by the state government in the health sector have led to the overall improvement of the sector and also helped to mitigate the effect of Japa syndrome by medical professionals. Dr Ajetunmobi noted…
Oyo State government has said that it is accelerating efforts to close its energy gap, with the administration by setting an ambitious target of generating 500 megawatts of electricity before May 2027. The government disclosed that the move is expected to revolutionize the state’s economic base and…