By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Dr. Yunus Akintunde has been commended for his life touching performances as he flagged of new projects, commissioned new ones and hosted a Mega Empowerment program for his constituents in Oyo town yesterday. This is contained in a statement by his…
Ten persons were killed while seven others were injured in a building collapse in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, today. A statement from the Oyo State Fire Services Agency disclosed that the incident happened at Jegede Oluloyo area in Ibadan in Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state. The statement added that while 10…
The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Ghandi Olaoye, has stated that the upcoming carnival, scheduled for December 19 to 24, is part of a larger initiative aimed at developing the town. According to him, since ascending the throne of his forefathers, he has outlined a 25-year vision focused on the town’s growth and has established various committees…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Federal government has handed over 20 Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses to the Oyo State government. The handing over ceremony was held at Pacesetter Transport Services, PTS, office in Ibadan, Oyo state Capital which is the first of its kind in the country. The initiative, according to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was to cushion…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A Saki born prominent politician in Oyo State and the landscape of Nigeria, Chief Michael Koleoso has passed away. Koleoso who served as Secretary to the State Government under late Lam Adesina’s government also served as the National Chairman Alliance of Democracy (AD). According to reports from his kinsmen in his home…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has called for peaceful coexistence and tolerance between Isese adherents and people of other faiths in the State. Barrister Lawal made the call at the grand finale of 2024 Isese festival, themed “ Isese Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” held at Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba,…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin In ensuring rule of law, Oyo State Acting Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has inaugurated a five-man governing board. The board inaugurated at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s office, Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, will be chaired by Justice Aderonke Aderemi, retired. The acting Governor, who mandated the board to apprehend and enforce state laws against…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Government of Oyo State has commended Media & Digital Skills Centre, Nigeria on the successful piloting of a Training programme on Coding, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Drone Technology organised for 3 Secondary Schools in the State. The Commendation came on the heels of the impact the practical based Skill Programme had…
The Oyo State Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, has said it has adjusted the Computer-Based Test, CBT, time-table for prospective applicants. The TESCOM chairman, Mr Akinade Alamu, made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen about the revised time-table for the CBT initially slated for between Monday and Friday. Alamu said the time-table’s adjustment was as…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has announced that the 2024 Entrance Examination into Schools of Science will hold tomorrow Saturday, 27th July, 2024 at designated venues cross the state. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed and made available…