Men of Oyo State Fire Service have rescued a 35-year-old man in Igbeti town. The man whose name has not been revealed was rescued when fire ravaged a petroleum station at Bon-kay Petroleum Station, along Kara Area Kishi Road in Igbeti on Sunday. It was learnt that a Volvo truck loaded with 45,000 litres of…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Oyo State has called on the state government to establish a dedicated budgetary allocation for tobacco control as part of efforts to curb the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The coalition, convened by the Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) in partnership with the Global…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Real Properties Protection Law Agency has warned residents against resorting to self-help in resolving land disputes, describing the use of force to reclaim property as criminal and punishable under the law. The agency stressed that individuals who believe their land has been encroached upon must seek redress through lawful…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has disclosed that it has been able to prove the bookmakers wrong with the outcomes of its Ward and Local Government Area Congresses which have been adjudged ‘largely peaceful and successful’ saying that the development was an indication that the Party would make good…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Deputy Editor at Nigerian Tribune, Oladipo Ogunsola, popularly known as Prince D, who passed away on Wednesday, February 18. The statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, was made available to newsmen on…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has attributed the successful conduct of its Ward Congress to the demonstration of good spirit, dedication and commitment by its members and other stakeholders as well as the competence and diligence on the part of the Congress Committees deployed to the state by the…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola In a remarkable display of operational prowess, proactive policing strategy, and intelligence-driven crime prevention, the Command has successfully foiled a planned attack on Elebe Village, Aleniboro, via Irawo Mine. The operation, executed with precision and swift tactical coordination, underscores the Command’s unwavering commitment to intelligence gathering, rapid response capability, and the protection…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state have resolved to adopt consensus option for the emergence of new set of executive committee members expected to manage the affairs of the Party at the ward and local government council levels in the next four years. The national leadership of…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), Oyo State Council, has joined broadcasters, media professionals and other stakeholders worldwide to commemorate World Radio Day 2026. Oyo NUJ in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, hailed radio’s evolution in the age of Artificial Intelligence(AI). The statement notes that the theme for…
The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), has conducted an integrated outreach programme at Ajegunle Market in Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo Town. The outreach which featured free HIV testing, malaria testing and tuberculosis (TB) screening for traders and residents, was part of efforts to scale…