The Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced the list of nominees for the 2025 Youth Award in various categories. This initiative aims to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of young people in Oyo State. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is committed to promoting sports…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa null and void and not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. The declaration was made during the Olubadan – In – Council meeting held at Olubadan Palace,…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Monday, that his administration has been working hard towards making the state’s economy one of the fastest growing economies in the country. The governor maintained that since the inception of the administration in 2019, it has placed a strong emphasis on…
The Chairman of Oyo State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Reverend Samson Ajetomobi, has said that the merit system emplaced by the Seyi Makinde’s administration in Oyo State will improve the quality of the workforce in the state in the near future. Speaking in an interview, the…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, as the exit of one Oyo State’s and Nigeria’s most cerebral former administrators. Makinde stated this on Sunday, in a statement mourning the death of the former governor of Oyo…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to ensure that due process and laid down rules are followed in governing the state. The governor added that his administration would maintain a record of not interfering in traditional institutions and also remain impartial in…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the Alaafin of Oyo stool as a symbol of cultural pride, unity, and enduring legacy of one of Africa’s most powerful empires. Tinubu said this during the unveiling of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, at the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday.…
The former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Omololu Olunloyo, has died just a few days before his 90th birthday. Chief Olunloyo, who also held the titles of Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, passed away in the early hours of Sunday. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Barrister Oladapo…
The Awise Awo Agbaye, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), an indigene of Oyo town and former Senate Leader, Professor Wande Abimbola, speaks with LASISI OLAGUNJU and SAHEED SALAWU on the rites of ascension of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade,…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to the entire world at the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo. Makinde, while presenting him to the mammoth crowd, on Saturday, said, “On the 10th of January, 2025, I applied my signature for the…