Security operatives in Oyo State have uncovered a hideout of some people suspected to be Yoruba nation agitators. The hideout was found in Oluyole local government area. Our correspondent learnt that the hideout was discovered at Fatusi and Shagari, Olode sector of the Oluyole local government area. A video made available showed that some items…
Oyo State Government has begun the third phase of the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers in the state with the distribution of two bags of 50kg feeds and two bottles of disinfectant to 1,000 pig farmers. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said this in Ajaawa, Ogo Oluwa Local…
Those that worship God must worship Him in spirit and in truth. This scriptural verse found in John 4:24 formed the basis of the submission of an American gospel singer, Dr Ron Kenoly, during a worship programme held in Ibadan. Dr Kenoly emphasised that God prioritised worship, hence the need for believers to understand this…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In a proactive measure to ensure the safety and security of citizens, the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, Commandant Augustine Padonu, has announced the deployment of 2,500 personnel across the state. The deployment comes ahead of the Easter period and aims to safeguard…
By Aanu Fasoyin The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has donated twenty-eight, 18 seater buses to tertiary institutions in the State. Governor Makinde, presented the buses at Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Seyi Makinde, also assured students in the state access to 2024 Scholarships and Bursary to cushion effects of economic hardship on them. The Governor further…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oyo state government has expressed its readiness to partner SEISMIC Consulting Company to resuscitate the five Technical Colleges in the state from moribund state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Salihu Adelabu stated this during on-the-spot- assessment to the Technical Colleges in Ogbomosho and Ibadan, noting that the development was…
By Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin No fewer than 16 cassava farmers have received cheques worth over one million naira from the Oyo State Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project (YEAP). Presenting the cheques in Ibadan, the Director General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr. Debo Akande stressed the need for youths to be more active in…
By Michael Adeyemo The State Coordinator, Special Marshals, RS 11.3 of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Oyo State Sector Command, Pastor John Adegbotoluwa, has implored road users to abide by road safety rules and regulations in order to reduce road accidents. Pastor Adegbotoluwa said this while featuring on “Awaye”, a weekly Road Safety programme on…
Following the nationwide broadcast of President Bola Tinubu to Nigerians marking the first day of the year 2024, residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital have reacted to the address. The respondents described the address as a great relief capable of dousing the tension being experienced by the citizens. They said, implementation of the promises made…
By Anu Fasoyin To put an end to land grabbing, encroachment and other land disputes, Oyo State house of Assembly has held a public hearing on the amendment to the land protection bill, 2023. The Chairman, House Committee on Lands and Housing, Honourable Bamidele Adeola, at the event held at the house of Chiefs, Secretariat,…