By Ibiwunmi Ishola The Oyo State Government has debunked a misleading report circulating from an interest group concerning the payment of retirees’ gratuities between 2015 and 2018. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, described the report as a misrepresentation of his discussion with the group. According to the Commissioner, during a meeting…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent rise in the prices of day-old chicks, a trend threatening the profitability of poultry farmers and raising concerns over food security in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this on Wednesday…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu As part of efforts toward engendering professionalism and factual reportage ahead of 2027 General Election, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Comrade. Akeem Abas, has requested a collaboration with Google Africa to develop a fact-checking platform for journalists in the state. Comrade Abas made the appeal while speaking…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, has called for a healthy balance between Western education and traditional Isese training, stressing that such a combination will equip children with a competitive edge while preserving their cultural identity. He made the call on Monday at the 2026 Osemeji Obamoro…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health and education sectors as the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, matriculated One hundred and Ninety-eight (198) students for the 2025/2026 academic session. Speaking at the Third Matriculation Ceremony held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the…
By Michael Adeyemo The Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, has stressed the importance of viewing the environment as a source of economic wealth. Hon. Aderinto made the remark while leading a delegation of senior ministry officials on a courtesy visit to Pensioners FM, aimed at collaborating on environmental hygiene…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Oyo State has called on the state government to establish a dedicated budgetary allocation for tobacco control as part of efforts to curb the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The coalition, convened by the Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) in partnership with the Global…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Real Properties Protection Law Agency has warned residents against resorting to self-help in resolving land disputes, describing the use of force to reclaim property as criminal and punishable under the law. The agency stressed that individuals who believe their land has been encroached upon must seek redress through lawful…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has disclosed that it has been able to prove the bookmakers wrong with the outcomes of its Ward and Local Government Area Congresses which have been adjudged ‘largely peaceful and successful’ saying that the development was an indication that the Party would make good…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has hailed Chief Mrs Titilope Akande,wife of the late Ibadan-born multi-billionaire businessman,Chief Harry Ayoade Akande for empowering the needy. The Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs gave the commendation when Chief Mrs Akande led members of her Foundation on a courtesy visit…