Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has been lauded for demonstrating uncommon compassion, responsibility and sincerity of purpose towards retirees in the state since assuming office in 2019. The leadership of the South-West Council of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) gave this commendation recently,…
The Upgrading Committee of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan, has intensified efforts to ensure that the airlift of intending Muslim pilgrims from Oyo State in 2026 takes off from the airport, in line with the vision of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration. Speaking during a visit to…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the executive arm of government to strengthen regulations guiding real estate practices in the state, as part of efforts to curb fraud, exploitation, and illegal property dealings. The resolution of the house followed the report presented by the House Committee…
The Oyo State Government has flagged off the disbursement of three billion naira as gratuities and death benefits to retired local government staff and primary school teachers . The initiative is aimed at improving the welfare of pensioners across the state. The exercise, organized by the Local Government…
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Dr. Debo Akande, has unveiled plans to establish an Ibadan Historical Library and Hall of Fame as part of efforts to preserve the city’s rich cultural heritage. Akande, who currently serves as the Director-General of the…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Akeem Owoade, has dismissed speculation of a rift between himself and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, as well as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, insisting that their relationships remain cordial. Speaking to journalists in Oyo town, the monarch said there was no…
KAZEEM AWOJOODU, IBADAN The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Debo Akande, has called on Christians to draw inspiration from the message of Easter by embracing peaceful coexistence with one another, love, hope, resilience, and a renewed commitment to nation-building.…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on Christians in the state and across Nigeria to imbibe the lessons of love and sacrificial living taught by Jesus Christ through his death and resurrection, as they celebrate the Easter season. He equally harped on the need for Christians to continue to make…
In a significant step towards enhancing grassroots infrastructure, Dr Debo Akande on Wednesday commissioned solar powered streetlights donated to Oshofi Compound, Ward 1, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Ibadan. The commissioning ceremony, held at Oja-Iba, drew the presence of key stakeholders, community…
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has dismissed reports suggesting a rift between him and the Seyi Makinde, describing such claims as unfounded and misleading. In a statement issued through his media aide, Adeola Oloko, the monarch clarified that there is no disagreement whatsoever between the Olubadan and the Oyo State…