Oyo State Government, on Thursday, began the disbursement of N4.8bn for the victims of Bodija explosion. This was announced during a press conference jointly addressed by the Bodija Estate Residents’ Association, Dejo Oyelese Vigilante Group and the wider Bodija community, held in Ibadan, the state capital.…
The Oyo State government is actively working towards creating more resilient cities, focusing on sustainable urban development and improving quality of life for residents. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban development, Mr. Williams Akin- funmilayo stated this at an International Conference on a…
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has deployed over 350 personnel and operational logistics to strategic locations, including Eid prayer grounds and major roads to ensure a safe and hitch-free Eid-El- Kabir celebrations. This was revealed in a statement issued and made available to journalists…
The final rites for ex Oyo State Governor, Chief Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo, will take place between June 24 and 26, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. Recall that the higly cerebral form Ibadan man died on April 6, 2025, at 89. A distinguished scholar and statesman, Olunloyo served as the…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the constitution of a new board for the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission with the appointment of chairperson and members. According to a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, those appointed are: A seasoned teacher…
Netflix has raised its Premium Plan subscription fee in Nigeria by 21.43%, moving from N7,000 to N8,500 per month. This is the streaming giant’s first price hike in 2025. However, it is the third time since 2024 that Netflix has increased its prices in the country. According to the company’s website, the…
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has compared the progressive leadership style of the late Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala with that of Governor Seyi Makinde and concluded that they are similar in many ways. Prince Oyelade who worked closely with the administration of the two…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has expressed satisfaction with the impact of the administration’s intervention to support the masses under the ongoing Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) project. According to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Governor said…
Dr Debo Akande was born into the Oshofi family of Ara Egbe Omo compound in Oja Oba, Ibadan, with both Muslim and Christian lineage. From a family full of service to humanity rather than a quest for just opulence, his grandfather, Chief Bayonle Akande, was one of the first settlers at Apadaba village in the…
The Federation of Oyo State Students Union (FOSSU), have lauded the governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for implementing policies that support students’ academic advancement and place them in a good stead for success. The students who are indigenes of Oyo State in different higher institutions across the country,…