As the 2025 farming season kicks off, the Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of the second phase of the 50 per cent land ploughing subsidy, also known as the “Tractorisation Policy”, as part of its efforts to support smallholder farmers in the state.Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye,…
By Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin The United States of America has expressed readiness to unlock trading opportunities and increase investment opportunities with Oyo State Deputy Political and Economic Chief at the American Consulate in Lagos State, Mr. Kenise Hill stated this during a courtesy visit on Governor Seyi Makinde, at the government secretariat, Ibadan. Mr. Hill…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oyo State has been listed among the Twenty-three beneficiaries of the European Investment Bank’s intervention in addressing the challenges of erosion and land degradation control in Nigeria. The intervention project is under the auspices of the European Investment Bank-assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB). The National Project Coordinator of…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Senator representing Oyo Central, Yunus Akintunde, Mr Kunle Olatunji, has called on Oyo state government to build a library in honour of former Oyo State Governor, late Victor Omololu Olunloyo. Mr Olatunji made this known shortly after featuring on Pensioners FM stewardship Yoruba Programme,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The recent deaths of two prominent sons of Ibadanland has been described as losses of two rare gems of Ibadanland by His Imperial Majesty Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1in his commiserations with all sons and daughters of Ibadanland on the demise of the former Governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu…
The newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Olatunji Owoade, has said he neither knew nor met Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, or former Senator Monsurat Sunmonu before his selection as the 46th Alaafin. Speaking at a Thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the Anglican Cathedral Church, Esiele, Oyo town, the monarch said his emergence…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Senator Yunus Akintunde the Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District has described the newly coronated Alaafin of Oyo as a visionary Monarch whose reign will undoubtedly bring tremendous progress and development to the ancient town of Oyo. In a release made available to the media through Kunle Olatunji the Special Assistant…
The management of the Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, on Friday, confirmed that 75 students of the institution had benefitted from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. The college’s provost, Gbonjubola Owolabi, announced this during a meeting with the management staff, held at the college premises, Eleyele in Ibadan. Owolabi, in a statement on…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade on Friday urged both the indigenes and residents of the ancient city to celebrate with moderation. He reminded them that beating the drums of vendetta, persecution, and acrimony are ill wind that will not blow any good. Newsmen reports that Oba Owoade, who was presented with the staff…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has made two new appointments. The governor appointed Dr Aderemi Ayodele as a member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, while he also appointed CP Ayodele Sonubi (retd) as Executive Adviser (Rule of Law Enforcement). Ayodele’s appointment takes immediate effect, while Sonubi’s appointment takes effect from April 1, 2025….