To revive near-extinct farming activities in schools, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), led by the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, partnered with the wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, to launch the Young Farmers Club for secondary school students across the state. Over 150 students, dressed in caps, boots, and…
Justice Bayo Taiwo of Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan has adjourned till March 10th this year for continuation of trial between Oyo State and former Chairman of the Park Management System, PMS in the state, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi also known as “Auxilliary.” At the resumed trial, Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, Mr S. O. Adeoye…
The Oyo State Government has demolished illegal structures erected on government-acquired lands in the Podo area, along Top One Garden in Oluyole Local Government, and at Dizengoff, Kolapo Ishola area, both within the Ibadan metropolis. The state Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Williams Akin-Funmilayo, led the demolition exercise on Wednesday, warning land grabbers…
The Western Nigeria Security Network, code-named, Amotekun in Oyo State has rescued four kidnapped persons, including the two wives of Baale of Alagbede. According to State Commandant, Olayanju Olayinka, the rescue operation was a collaborative effort between Amotekun officers and local hunters in Ojutaye, along Oretu Road. The victims were kidnapped from their residence in Alagbede…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has commended the Igbos for their contribution to the Oyo State economy and reiterated his commitment to peaceful co-existence amongst the various ethnic groups in the ancient city. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the state capital, Oba Olakulehin gave the…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State government has distributed fifteen brand new motorcycles to its agricultural extension officers. The presentation took place at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan. Distributing the motorcycles, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said the first phase of motorcycles distribution to the agricultural extension officers would…
The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh, and his team paid a visit to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, to foster collaboration on advancing transport safety and accident prevention in the state. In a statement signed on Sunday, by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Bimbo…
By Micheal Adeyemo Oyo State Government and Stakeholders in the education sector have key roles to play in addressing the alarming rate of out-school children and gender imbalance in the sector. This was the submission of the Executive Director, ONELIFE Initiative, Mr Sola Fagorusi, at a capacity Building of Media on Gender Responsive Education Sector…
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…