Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has extended his warmest wishes to Christians in the state, urging them to use the Christmas celebration as an opportunity to spread love and pray for the state and Nigeria. In his Christmas message, Governor Makinde encouraged residents to gather and celebrate responsibly,…
Ibadan – A court in Oyo State has ordered the remand of Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, alongside Oriyomi Hamzat, the chairman of Agidigbo FM, and others linked to the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan. The incident, which took place on December 18 at the Islamic…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has shed light on the 36 state governors’ push for broader consultations on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills. According to Makinde, the governors are seeking a more inclusive process to ensure that all stakeholders’ perspectives are…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law. According to Western mirror report, the ₦684 billion budget, tagged “Budget of Economic Stabilization,” aims to consolidate the state’s developmental gains while addressing prevailing economic challenges in…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has unveiled plans for a significant overhaul of the state’s educational infrastructure in 2025. He added that his administration is strategically reallocating resources to elevate the sector further. Makinde made this announcement during a media chat on the Broadcasting…
A professional group, Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID) has commiserated with the Oyo State government and families of the victims of the tragic stampede occurred during a Christmas funfair which, reportedly claimed lives of 35 children. According to the release signed and made available to newsmen…
Rice, Nigeria’s beloved Christmas delicacy, has become a luxury this year. With soaring food prices, the tradition of jollof rice and chicken at Christmas is fading for many, as families carefully weigh their options for the upcoming celebrations. For context, Nigerians have been grappling with the soaring…
In a daring operation, the Oyo State Amotekun Corps successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued a 27-year-old woman, Mrs. Muinat Monsuru, in Oje Owode, Saki East Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Friday morning December 20, 2024, when a group of seven kidnappers stormed the residence of…
At least 10 people have reportedly died, with many more injured in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning. Recall that only a few days ago, a similar incident had occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a stampede at a children’s funfair resulted in the deaths of…
A devastating fire engulfed the popular Araromi Spare Parts Market in Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, destroying goods and property worth millions of naira. The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Akinyemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident and raised the alarm that hoodlums had broken…