The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ( OYSIEC) has announced Tuesday, 29 December 2026 as the new date for the conduct of the local government council elections across the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the OYSIEC Chairman, Dr Babatunde Afees Adeniyi and made available to…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has sworn in newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state’s Civil/Public Service, charging them to demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the state and to discharge their duties effectively in the interest of the state. At the event, which held on Tuesday at the…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,175 per litre, the third upward adjustment in seven days. The refinery communicated the new ex-depot price to marketers and depot operators on Monday, up ₦180 from the ₦995 per litre announced on Friday, an 18.1 per…
The completion of the Iyaganku–NTC road by the Oyo State Government led by Governor Seyi Makinde has brought significant relief and renewed optimism to residents, commuters and business owners along one of the most strategic corridors in Ibadan. The fully rehabilitated road has continued to attract…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inspected the newly installed runway lighting system at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, describing the development as a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to upgrade the facility to international status. In a statement shared on his verified social…
The Oyo State High Court in Ringroad, Ibadan, has adjourned the trial of Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, the former chairman of the State Park Management System, until April 20 for the continuation of hearings. The court accepted the oral confessional statement made by Lamidi, which was obtained by the…
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the reconstruction of the Ibadan–Ife–Ilesa Road, a 103-kilometer dual carriageway at a cost of ₦427 billion. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi disclosed this at a briefing with State House correspondents after the FEC meeting chaired by President Tinubu.…
The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of the arrest of two suspected cultists and the recovery of a firearm at The Polytechnic, Ibadan. Following a credible intelligence which was promptly reported to the Police by a good Samaritan from the institution, that a group of young men…
In a renewed push to strengthen public sector performance across Nigeria, the Oyo State Government has trained 130 civil servants as part of ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery and institutional efficiency. The training programme, organised by the Ministry of Establishments and Training, brought together…
The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a major operational breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on the proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition, a menace directly linked to violent crimes within the State and beyond. In furtherance of this commitment, operatives of the…