By Adebayo Yusuf The Oyo State government has paid over 23 billion naira as gratuities and death benefits to retired primary school teachers and retired local government workers since 2019. Chairman, Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Honourable Akeem Ige made this known at the monthly payments of gratuities and death benefits to retirees…
By Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin The United States of America has expressed readiness to unlock trading opportunities and increase investment opportunities with Oyo State Deputy Political and Economic Chief at the American Consulate in Lagos State, Mr. Kenise Hill stated this during a courtesy visit on Governor Seyi Makinde, at the government secretariat, Ibadan. Mr. Hill…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has held a security meeting with service chiefs, traditional rulers, local government Chairmen, aimed at carrying out a holistic security appraisal in the state. The meeting was held at the house of chiefs, parliament building, Secretariat, Ibadan. Briefing the newsmen after the meeting, Special Adviser to Governor…
The newly elected President of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo of Oyo State, Okechukwu Nwabunike, has promised to work closely with the State Government and all other ethnic groups to ensure peaceful coexistence for the progress of the state. This is as the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, urged the new executive members…
CP Johnson Oluwole Adenola has resumed duty as the 47th Commissioner of Police for Oyo State Police Command. CP Johnson Oluwole was deployed to the Pace Setter state by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun following the retirement of CP Ayodele Sonubi. The development was conveyed in a press statement issued by the…
In a bid to enhance the capacity of its legislative staff, the Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission has organised a 2-day training programme for officers on Grade Levels 3-7. The workshop, which kicked off on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, was designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in…
The Oyo State Government has introduced One-Way tyre spikes as a deterrent against wrong-way driving. A viral video making rounds on social media showcases the new enforcement tool in action. The spikes are designed to puncture the tyres of vehicles attempting to go against traffic, ensuring stricter adherence to road regulations. Sharing the footage on…
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has approved the appointment of Mr Ademola Johnson as the new Commissioner of Police in Oyo State. The appointment of Mr Johnson followed the retirement of the former commissioner in the state, Mr Shonubi, last month. Until his appointment, Mr Johnson was a Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector General…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged Muslims in the state to reflect on the teachings of Ramadan in promoting unity. Governor Makinde made the call at the 11th Omititun Ramadan Lecture, held at Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan. The Governor, emphasised the importance of embracing the values of Ramadan to foster …
A tanker explosion in the early hours of Tuesday claimed the lives of two persons in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident, which occurred around Gabster Mega Petrol Station, Orita Challenge, in the Oluyole Local Government Area, happened at about 5:00 am. Eyewitnesses told newsmen that the victims, identified as the driver of the tanker and…