By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, OYSPHEB, in collaboration with State Ministry of Health, World Bank, ARIN and UNICEF has commenced another round of health week for expectant mothers, nursing mothers, children and the older persons. According to a statement by the Executive Secretary, OYSPHEB, Dr Muideen Olatunji, children from the age…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Governor Seyi Makinde, has charged Nigerians to prioritise spiritual infrastructure over worldly benefits and religion differences. Governor Makinde gave the charge at the inauguration of the re-built Adogba Mosque, Iwo-road, Ibadan. The governor, who pledged that his government would be fair to all religions in the state, also appreciated the Muslims Ummah…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde, has vowed to regulate gaming activities in the state. Governor Makinde made the vow at the 5th Annual Stakeholders’ Interactive Forum tagged “Tax and Task, Building a Sustainable Gaming Environment” organized by the Oyo State Gaming and Lottery Board, held in Ibadan. Governor represented by the…
By Michael Adeyemo A Public Affairs Analyst, Mr Adesumbo Badejoko, says the outcome of last Saturday’s elections in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi States is a proof that Nigeria electoral process is yet to experience any significant improvement. Mr Badejoko made this known, while featuring on Pensioners FM Weekly Political Programme “Trending”. According to Mr Badejoko,…
By Michael Adeyemo The State Coordinator, Oyo State Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Special Marshals, Pastor John Adegbotoluwa, has reiterated the corps commitment in ensuring safety of road users. Pastor Adegbotoluwa made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM’s weekly Yoruba Stewardship Programme “Abo Ree”. According to Pastor Adegbotoluwa, the FRSC Special Marshals have been…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with Lagos State Government on Quality Education Service Delivery and expansion of the education sector in the state. The State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu stated this during a Fact – Finding Visit of the ministry to Ministry of…
By: Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), on Friday, concluded screening of Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates in the forthcoming Local Government Councils Election in the state. The screening exercise, which was held at OYSIEC premises, Agodi – Gate, Ibadan, allowed the commission to ascertain qualified candidates based on information provided and criteria…
By: Adebayo Yusuf The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Oyo state council has congratulated the state Governor Seyi Makinde on his installation as the Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom by the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Victor Kiladejo. This was made known in a statement signed by the union’s chairman, Chief Isiaka Abolade and the Executive Secretary,…
By Yetunde Oke The Oyo State government has reiterated its commitment to provision of effective healthcare services. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi made this known at a sensitisation on prevention of Lassa fever, Diphtheria, Measles, COVID-19 and Cholera in Okeho, Kajola Local Government Area of the State. According to Dr Ajetunmobi, there…
By Michael Adeyemo An Emeritus Professor, Christopher Udoh, has urged regulatory bodies to ensure all facilities needed for a conducive learning environment are in place before issuing licenses to any educational institution. Professor Udoh made this known while featuring on Grey Hair, Pensioners FM programme which profiles the past life of the elderly. According to Professor…