The Police Command in Oyo State has promoted 159 Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police in honor of their dedication to duty and exemplary performance. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. CSP Osifeso stated…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has denied a false message currently circulating among pensioners regarding a supposed verification exercise. This was indicated in a statement issued and made available to the media on Friday by the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu. He clarified that the notice, which demands Pensioners to…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), convened a strategic capacity-building workshop with stakeholders from the South-West states and Edo State, aimed at strengthening community engagement and promoting Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP). The two- day workshop held at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State brought together government…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government on Wednesday, recieved the revised compensation rates on crops and economic trees for landowners affected by projects to ensure fairness and justice. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin Funmilayo stated this while receiving the document from the representative of federal government. Recall that…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, OYRLEA, has begun its enforcement against street trading, anti-open rearing/grazing regulations and other related laws in the State. The Enforcement team of the Authority led by the Chairperson, OYRLEA, Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.), alongside the Chairman, Environmental Task Force, DCP Francis Ojomo (rtd),…
The Saki community and its environs have welcomed a significant development with the delivery of a 132/33KV 1/60MBA Transformer to the Saki Substation. The transformer, delivered on August 4, 2025, is expected to address the longstanding power challenges in the area. The Okere of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Oyedepo III, expressed gratitude to the Minister of…
The Governor of Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s dedication to uphold merit, competence, and excellence in appointments, stating that his government prioritises talent over sentiment, partisanship, or ethnic considerations. Gov. Makinde emphasized that his administration will continue to appoint people who can contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Environmental Mobile and Tribunal Court has convicted 13 individuals for operating unlicensed diesel sales businesses along the Toll Gate axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway without permits from relevant regulatory authorities. Each defendant was fined ₦200,000 or, in default, faces a five-year prison term for engaging in hazardous waste-generating activities…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has introduced an Online Public Complaint Channel to enable members of the public to report grievances, provide feedback, and offer suggestions on the conduct of OYRTMA personnel. The platform, accessible via https://complaint.oyrtma.com, allows citizens to submit complaints anonymously or with their identities, ensuring ease…
Oyo State Government has begun the distribution of over five million insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) across the 33 local governments, as part of efforts to curb the spread of malaria. Speaking at the official launch held at Idi-Ogungun Primary Health Care Centre, Agodi Gate, Ibadan North Local Government, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the initiative…