The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it arrested popular rights activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkBlackMan (VDM). Speaking to BBC News Pidgin, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the arrest was made following several petitions from individuals who had…
The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has carried out a cabinet reshuffle. The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, made this disclosure on Monday. According to the letter, the reshuffle will see the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barr. Seun Ashamu,…
The Baale of Ekotedo, Elder (Dr) Taiye Ayorinde, has said that Oyo State workers and pensioners will not hesitate to stone anyone who denigrates the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. While speaking in an interview with The People’s Verdict, the nonagenarian community leader said, “While the opposition…
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the country’s economy can no longer afford to maintain electricity subsidies. He advised Nigerians to prepare for the introduction of tariffs that reflect the true costs of electricity. At a meeting with the Chairmen of Nigeria’s Generating…
The Oyo State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (OY-RAAMP) has awarded contracts totaling N3.5 billion for the first phase of the physical improvement and remodeling of three selected markets across the state. The selected markets are; Aare-Alasa Market, Akanran area, Ona-Ara Local Government,…
The Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has promised to dualise the road from Ajia Junction on Ife Road to the Nigerian Air Force Base in Ajia. Gov. Makinde stated this on Friday during an on-the-spot assessment of the Nigerian Air Force Base project, expressing satisfaction at the progress rate. The…
Ibadan, May 2, 2025 — The Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced a temporary closure of the road between Elewure Junction and Sango in Ibadan. The closure, which will take place from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, is to facilitate the…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reiterated that his administration will continue to ensure that every worker operates in a just, fair, and conducive environment. He gave the assurance on Thursday during the Worker’s Day celebration held at Adamasigba Stadium, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, who…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Projects Performance Monitoring Agency, Engr. Muftau Open Salawu, has highlighted the state government’s efforts to boost agricultural productivity and economic growth through infrastructure development, particularly the Saki-Ogbooro-Igboho road rehabilitation project. During…
OYO State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has submitted that for the country to advance in all sectors of the economy, leadership must be right and the structure right. Makinde, in his address at the grand finale of the Oyo State Youth Summit 2025, at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, on…