Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has turned the sod for building a mall for the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State chapter, at the NUJ press centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. The mall, a partnership between the Oyo NUJ and a private company, will house 40 shops, a 1,000-capacity hall, children’s play-station, chalets, a relaxation…
The Olubadan Advisory Council will on Tuesday meet to commence the enthronement process of a new monarch for the Ibadan land. The revered throne became vacant on March 14, 2024, following the passing of Oba Lekan Balogun, who died aged 81 after ruling the ancient city for two years. The meeting of the Olubadan Advisory…
In a bid to stop street trading in the state, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced the decision of the state government to allocate free stalls to about 700 street traders at the Agodi-Gate junction in Ibadan. He made the announcement during the inauguration of the Agodi-Gate, Civic Centre and Idi-Ape junction improvement…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the National Assembly’s approach on the issue of state police is taking governors nowhere. Makinde stated this during an interview on a televised program monitored by newsmen. He said the issue had nothing to do with the National Security Adviser or National Economic Council, but required a…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that street trading and illegal dumping of refuse on road medians are uncivil acts that must be eradicated in the state. Makinde made this declaration while speaking during the commissioning of Idi Ape, Civic Centre, Agodi Gate junction improvement projects on Friday. The event was witnessed by…
By Yetunde Oke Stakeholders in the health sector say mother/child Mortality in Oyo state has reduced with the help of Health insurance scheme. Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, OYSHIA and United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF said this at field trips to designated health centres in Ibadan, to conclude the two days Media Dialogue on Changing…
The Oyo State Anti Corruption Agency OYACA, has expressed its readiness to be actively involved in the forthcoming Local Government Council election, saying it won’t be business as usual on the day of the election. The Chairman of the Agency, Hon. Justice Eni Esan (Rtd) gave the assurance on Tuesday while playing host to the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun was on Tuesday described as somebody whose image towered far above Ibadan which he reigned over and the entire Oyo State. This was part of the remarks made by the National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) and the immediate past Governor of Kano…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Sympathizers have continued to throng the Alarere residence of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II who bided the world farewell last Thursday evening at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan at 81. Aare Akinrogun of Ibadanland, who was…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Sabiganna of Iganna Kingdom and Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers in Iwajowa Local Government, Area of Oyo State, HRM Oba (Diamond) Saliu Oyemonla Azeez Agunloye IV Ayefemiloye I has gifted cash to over 105 widows in the community. An undisclosed cash in the sealed envelopes, was presented to the beneficiaries at…