By Yetunde OKe Oyo State Ministry of Establishment and Training, as called for patience, has it clears the backlog of gratuities of retirees in the state. The Commissioner for the ministry, Prof. Solihu Adelabu made the appeal on Pensioners FM Programme, “The Grey Hair” which profiles the past life of the elderly. According to Prof….
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has held a strategic stakeholders meeting with waste management consultants operating across the state as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen waste management systems and reposition the state as a leader in environmental sustainability in Nigeria, particularly in the waste management sector. The meeting held at the ministry…
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…
The Oyo State Government has disclosed that the N30 billion released by the Federal Government as part of the intervention fund approved for the January 2024 Bodija explosion in Ibadan has remained untouched about two years after the tragic incident. The government also revealed that the Federal Government is yet to release the outstanding N20…
The Oyo State Government has dismissed as false a viral post alleging plans to impose taxes on social events such as burials, naming ceremonies, and weddings. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government described the viral post as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and tarnish the image of Governor Seyi…
By Yetunde Oke The Wife of Oyo state governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde has called for a collective commitment towards protecting the health and well-being of all children in the state. Mrs Makinde made the call during the 2025 Integrated Measles-Rubella Campaign flag-off ceremony in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, and…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has urged Justices of the Peace (JPs) to remain fair and impartial in handling minor disputes within their communities, while also avoiding interference in criminal cases beyond their jurisdiction. The call was made by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Ayodeji Abiodun Aikomo, Esq., who spoke…
Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan have appealed to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde to rescind the decision of naming the institution after former Governor of the State, Late Dr. Omololu Olunloyo. The President of the Students’ Union Government, SUG of the institution, Comrade Olamide Oladipupo, said this while speaking with newsmen during a protest at…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Oyo State government has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring adequate health care service delivery for pensioners in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr Joshua Faleye made this known at a one-day medical outreach organised for members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Council, held…
The Oyo State Government has commenced the distribution of the second phase of its free textbook initiative to both junior and senior students in public secondary schools across the state. The state Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Salihu Adelabu, performed the distribution exercise at the ministry, Secretariat, Agodi in Ibadan, the state capital. He…