Tensions are escalating between the Laribikusi and Akalako ruling houses in Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, as they vie for control over the next Eleruwa. The Laribikusi Ruling House has firmly stated that there was no deadline for presenting a family head, a crucial step in the succession process. The declaration…
The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh, and his team paid a visit to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, to foster collaboration on advancing transport safety and accident prevention in the state. In a statement signed on Sunday, by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Bimbo…
The Oyo State Government has filed eight counts, bordering on murder and manslaughter against the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, the proprietor of an Ibadan-based radio station, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdulahi Fasasi, over the December 18, 2024 funfair stampede, during which 35 children died….
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented Staff of Office and certificate of appointment to the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade. The brief ceremony, held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, marked the formal ascension of the new monarch to the revered throne of Alaafin of Oyo Governor Makinde, while presenting described…
Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has promised to meet with labour leaders this week on the need to readjust the monthly pension in line with new minimum wage scale. Governor Makinde made the promise at an interfaith service to usher in the New Year, held at the secretariat, Ibadan. The Governor assured…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his visionary leadership and commitment to the state’s development, as he signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget, tagged “Budget of Economic Stabilisation,” prioritizes infrastructure and education. The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, expressed his…
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated a 10-man Bodija Explosion Disbursement Fund Committee for immediate relief of the affected residents. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office, Ibadan. He said the explosion, which rocked the state on January 16, had greatly impacted negatively the socio-economy of the state, particularly…
By Michael Adeyemo Old students of various schools and institutions have been encouraged to contribute to the growth of their alma mater by initiating and supporting developmental projects. This call was made by the President of the Old Students Association of Abeokuta Grammar School, Ibadan Branch, Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, during the association’s 2024 end-of-year celebration…
By Yetunde Oke The newly elected Chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners’, NUP Oyo State Council, Comrade James Osuntade has reiterated his commitment to the growth of the union. Comrade Osuntade made the promise during a visit to Pensioners’ FM General Manager, Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu. Comrade Osuntade, assured that members of the Union would feel the impact of the new…