By Michael Adeyemo The Oyo state government has recognized the importance of creating an enabling environment that fosters the growth and development of all children, including those in foster care. The Commissioner of Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Honourable Toyin Balogun made this known at a one day seminar on advocacy for foster care…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan and the Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI) are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to aggressively tackle cases of sexual harassment suffered by students at tertiary institutions across the nation. This was revealed by the Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi after a…
The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has explained that the policies being implemented by the state government in the health sector have led to the overall improvement of the sector and also helped to mitigate the effects of Japa syndrome by medical professionals. Ajetunmobi noted that these policies have directly resulted in…
Osun State Government has called for patience and continuous dialogue in resolving the long-standing boundary dispute between Osun and Oyo States. The call was reiterated during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the National Boundary Commission, NBC, to the Governor’s Office at the Osun State Secretariat, Abeere on Monday. Governor Ademola Adeleke, who was represented…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Oyo state council has called on the management of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service to prioritise dialogue and consultation with stakeholders before sacking staff members. Secretary, Oyo NLC, Comrade Bayo Aribatise made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan. According to the statement,…
By Yetunde Oke Stakeholders is the health sector have urged the government to make polices that will address factors hampering safe menstrual hygiene. The stakeholders made this known at a media dialogue, organisation by Oyo State Ministry of Information and Orientation in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF in commemoration of 2025 World Menstrual …
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has launched a Joint Task Force on Illegal Mining and Enforcing backed by the Executive Order 001/2023. This signals a comprehensive crackdown on unauthorized mining activities and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks. At separate events held at Babaaro, Igbeti and Iseyin City Hall, Iseyin, government officials, traditional leaders, community…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, alongside the Olubadan-in-Council and other key stakeholders in Ibadanland, has expressed concern over the ongoing boundary disputes between Ibadan in Oyo State and Iwo in Osun State. This was revealed in a statement issued after a meeting held at the Bodija residence of Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo state government has reopened the psychiatric unit of the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, after months of closure. Speaking on Friday, the Chairman, Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi said the psychiatric unit is strategically designed to accommodate the specialised needs of mental health patients. He emphasised that…
The Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, Oyo – Osun Command, wants continuous support of traditional institutions in the promotion of lawful trade and National security. The Area Comptroller of the Command, Joseph Adelaja stated this during a courtesy call on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at his Palace in Ile Ife, Osun state. This…