By Adebayo Yusuf/Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin The Oyo State Government has assured civil servants and retirees that it will not delay the implementation of consequential adjustment of minimum wage once negotiation is concluded with labour unions. Governor Seyi Makinde gave the assurance at the International Workers’ Day celebration, themed, “People First”, held at Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba,…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has cast his vote in today’s local government election in the state. Governor Makinde exercised his franchise at Polling Unit one, Ward 11 in Ibadan Northwest local government. Governor Makinde who arrived the polling unit at exactly 10:27am described the process as INEC Standard and said his …
ENSURING A CREDIBLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION IN OYO STATE IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT. IT IS WRITTEN BY HONOURABLE FEMI ADEBISI, A MEDIA CONSULTANT On Saturday, April 27, 2024, residents of Oyo state will once again exercise their democratic rights as they head to the polls for the local government election. Following the last election…
By Micheal Adeyemo The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), has released the list and roles of ad-hoc staff to be engaged across the polling units for the forthcoming Local Government Councils Election in the state. In a statement issued on Thursday by OYSIEC Chairman, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN and made available to newsmen,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, has described the death of the Chairman, Governing Council of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, AOPE,Prof Abiodun Adebowale Ojo, as a great loss to the state, Nigeria and the academic world. The commissioner condoled with the immediate family of the late don,…
By Micheal Adeyemo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved one point three billion naira for the payment of gratuity and death benefits to retirees of Public Primary Schools and Local Government Service for the first quarter of 2024. Commissioner for Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Honourable Olusegun Olayiwola, made this known while…
By Yetunde Oke / Anuoluwapo Fasonyin Oyo State Government has charged people of the state to play their roles in accelerating the fight against the spread of malaria. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, gave the charge during the commemoration of 2024 World Malaria Day, themed “Accelerating the Fight against Malaria for a…
By Yetunde Oke An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has nullified the selection and appointment of Oba Sakirudeen Oyeleye as the Onifiditi of Fiditi, in Afijio Local Government Area of the state. The court, presided over by Justice K.B. Olawoyin, granted a mandatory injunction setting aside the presentation of the Staff of Office…
Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde says he will not support aspirants above 52 years of age to be his successor in the 2027 general election. Governor Makinde said this in his address at the maiden edition of Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin Students’ Legislative Summit, held at the University of Ibadan. Governor while describing the…