The two surveillance aircraft acquired by the Oyo State Government have arrived in Ibadan, fulfilling the government’s earlier assurance that the aircraft would be delivered before the end of July. In a statement issued by the Commissioner For Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, he said the…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord and three other political parties. In a unanimous judgment by a three-member panel, the appellate court held…
In a continued effort to clear the backlog of unpaid retirement benefits inherited from previous administrations, the Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of gratuity and death benefits to another batch of over 1,000 retirees, including retired primary school teachers and local government staff.…
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to conduct their chairmanship and councillorship primary elections ahead of the state’s forthcoming local government elections to Wednesday, August 5, 2026. OYSIEC Chairman, Dr. Afees Adeniyi, announced the…
There was excitement in Moniya on Monday as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, fulfilled his promise by handing over the key to a new house and a wheelchair to Mr. Babatunde Oluwadaisi Isiah Chesire, a person with disability. The symbolic presentation was done at the new house located behind King’s College,…
A former Chief Whip of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the House of Representatives and the Babameto of Ibadanland, Hon. Babatunde Oduyoye, has resigned his membership of the Oyo State Advisory Council. Oduyoye, who represented Ibadan North West/ South West Federal constituency between 1999 and 2007, said in a…
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead after gunmen attacked Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday night, killing residents and setting houses on fire. The attack reportedly claimed the lives of women and children, while several homes were burnt. Residents said at least…
Economic expert Olatunji Smith Balogun has commended the Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, for triggering an infrastructure boom aimed at transforming the state into a prime destination for foreign investors. Balogun, while speaking on the state’s economic evolution, noted that crucial projects such…
The Oyo State Government has launched a Climate Literacy and Awareness Programme aimed at equipping teachers with the knowledge to promote environmental education and climate action in schools, with over 300 educators expected to benefit. The initiative, organised by the Global Impact Sustainable Development…
Governor Seyi Makinde’s sustained investment in economic growth, infrastructure, and an enabling business environment is continuing to deliver measurable results, with Oyo State emerging as the third-highest contributor to Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) pool during the first half of 2026.…