The Acting Governor of Oyo, Barrister Bayo Lawal on Monday, conducted inspection visits to two major ongoing infrastructure projects in the state, the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road and the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, which is being upgraded to international standards. In his opinion he said both…
Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, has assured football fans across the country of the state’s readiness to host the Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Rwanda, slated for September 27, 2025 at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba,…
The chairman of Oyo State council of the Nigeria LabourCongress (NLC), Comrade Kayode Martins, has described Governor Seyi Makinde as a God-sent man not just to Oyo State workers but to the people of the state as a whole. Martins, who stated this during an interview with The People’s Verdict, premised his…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate from the 2023 election, is currently visiting the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at the latter’s private residence in the Bodija area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He stated, “My visit is to congratulate him as the next 44th Olubadan of…
In a landmark move set to reshape its economic future, Oyo State has become the first sub-national government not only in Nigeria but across the entire African continent to formally launch an implementation strategy for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The feat, described as bold, visionary,…
The Oyo State Government has announced a total ban on “sign out” celebrations by final-year students in both public and private secondary schools across the state. The decision, according to the government, follows increasing reports of misconduct, violence, and public disturbances linked to such events.…
There are indications of plans to use the opportunity offered by the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on September 26, to bring together all key gladiators and tendencies in the nation’s political class. Sunday Tribune reliably gathered at the weekend that these include…
The Oyo State Government has disclosed that more than 8,545 pensioners have received their gratuities within the last six years. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, during a live appearance at Television Station in Ibadan. According to the Commissioner,…
…Says move’ll accelerate state’s economic growth, boost livelihood. Oyo State Government will launch its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation strategy on Friday as part of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s commitment to expanding Oyo State’s economy, boosting trade and improving…
The national grid suffered another collapse on Wednesday. This was confirmed in a public notice dated September 10, 2025, by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company in a post on its X handle on Wednesday. According to AEDC, the power outage currently experienced was due to a loss of supply from the…