…says the game isn’t over in Edo , Ondo Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Ibrahim Ganduje, might have been a bit distracted when he said that his party would capture Osun and Oyo states. The governor maintained that the…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State wing, has commended the Oyo State Government for the recruitment of 19,500 teachers within five years of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. The union made the commendation in a statement signed by the Chairman, Com. Oladimeji Raji and the Secretary, Com. Salami…
God bless the late poet and writer John Pepper Clark for giving Ibadan what has, by far, remained its best description in a literary work. As a student of my Alma Mater, the University of Ibadan (the first and still the best), Clark gave a graphic description of West Africa’s biggest city, Ibadan, the centre of…
Albert Einstein gave the world one of the most profound insights into solving problems. According to Einstein, who is regarded as the most influential scientist of the 20th century, a problem cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness (thinking) that created it. The import of this is that every…
Governor Seyi Makinde appoints Board members for Pacesetter Mineral Devt Company Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed four members for the Oyo State Pacesetter Mineral Development Company. The governor, in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, announced the appointments of Ademola…
The Oyo State Government on Monday said a total of 5,600 newly recruited teachers will be uploaded into its database and thereafter, ready to be deployed to public basic schools across the state. Speaking in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni…
A devastating fire destroyed goods worth millions of naira on Monday, as it ravaged 17 shops at the Moniya market in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. The blaze, which began around 12.30am, is believed to have been triggered by a power surge. The PUNCH, on a visit to the scene, gathered that…
The federal government has commenced N50 electronic levy deductions from transactions of N10,000 and above made by users of financial technology (Fintech) companies, including Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, and others. The levy, called Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), introduced under the Finance Act 2020,…
Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo state council has clarified that the state will not join in the planned strike as directed by the national headquarters. In a statement released by Oyo state NLC indicates that the committee set up with the state government is making favorable progress on the consequential…
Today, December 1st, marks a special day for Ms Lolade Ajibola, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Special Duties to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde. As we celebrate her birthday, we honor her dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving the people of Oyo State. Ms Lolade…