My fellow Nigerians, 1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. 2. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has firmly denied recent allegations suggesting that Governor Seyi Makinde has ordered all Local Government Chairmen in the state to withdraw from the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) by August 5, 2024. Michael Ogunshina, the spokesperson for…
National Flag Designer, Late Taiwo Akinkunmi’s Burial The family of Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of Nigeria’s flag, has announced that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has released funds for the burial of their patriarch. The family made this known in a statement released to journalists on Friday.…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Ms. Neo Tlhaselo as Special Adviser on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) & International Trade. The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the governor’s Chief of Staff, Honourable Segun Ogunwuyi. Ms Tlhaselo is a business…
Nationwide protests against hunger and the scarcity of essential commodities have begun in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Various groups and organizations dedicated to advocating for citizens’ welfare are leading the demonstrations. They have occupied several key locations in Ibadan, including the…
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, has announced the postponement of the remaining 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), previously scheduled for Thursday, 1 August 2024. In a statement released to the press on Wednesday in Ibadan, Professor Salihu…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has signed into law the bill renaming state-owned First Technical University after Senator Abiola Ajimobi, his immediate predecessor. While signing the bill entitled “Bill for the Establishment, Incorporation, Constitutions and Functions of Abiola Ajimobi Technical University,…
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, has officially released results, of its just concluded computer-based tests. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, which was made available to the journalists on Wednesday in Ibadan. In the statement Dr.…
…warns against destruction of national assets, infrastructure facilities Ahead of the nationwide protests starting on Thursday, the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has issued a stern warning against actions, saying the demonstrations can lead to the destruction of critical…
Oyo State Hospitals Management Board Recruitment The Oyo State Hospital Management Board has announced the completion of the shortlisting process for over 5,000 applicants seeking healthcare positions in the Ministry. The announcement was made through a communique released by the board to the public, marking…