….Calls for cancellation of LG poll By Stephen Gbadamosi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described the local government council election of Saturday as a sham “which is capable of causing the Pacesetter State untold disrepute, if allowed to stand; and for this not to happen, the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State government has reiterated that the ban on collection of illegal levies in public schools was still in force, warning that it would deal with anyone contravening the ban. This is coming on the heels of reports that some errant teachers, compelled pupils to pay for the ongoing second term […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has organized a lecture and national prayers gathering to commemorate the 2024 Ramadan fasting, where the agency also pointed out points on which the current hardship in the country can be cushioned. The State Director of NOA, Dr. Olukemi Afolayan, in her […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State government has debunked insinuations that it has abandoned the welfare of victims of Bodija explosion in Ibadan, the state capital. A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Monday, said the rumour was unfair and unnecessary. The commissioner revealed that ever since the […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi As part of the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative, the Oyo State government has disbursed N500 million to 2,085 owners of small businesses in the state to boost their enterprises. This development is believed to be the Second Phase of the initiative. Many farmers were said to have benefitted from […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State government has re-opened some access roads to existing Government Reservations Areas (GRAs) within Ibadan metropolis. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in a statement on Friday, said his counterpart in Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, said this was to ease the hardship land […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has revealed that the state government suspended the Onido of Ido, Oba Gbolagade Muritala Babalola,. The commissioner, in a statement weekend confirmed the reason for the suspension. READ ALSO: Villa thrash woeful Sheff Utd to move into top four He said the government […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State government has embarked on the rehabilitation of water pipelines in Eleyele and Sango axis of Ibadan, the state capital. A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Thursday, noted that the chairman of Water Corporation of Oyo State, Hon. Elias Adeojo, stated this […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The Social Transfer component of the Oyo State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (OY-CARES) is to benefit no fewer than 3,300 poor and vulnerable households in the state during the third phase of its implementation via the State Cash Transfer Unit. This was disclosed by the state coordinator, Cash Transfer Unit, […]
Oyo State has reinstated its position as a trailblazer in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) with its performance at the 11th General Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (NCCIDE). The event, hosted in Kano from January 22 to 25, 2024, witnessed Oyo State securing top honors in three crucial categories, […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State House of Assembly, has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran as the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB). The House also confirmed the appointment of a former Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology in the state, Mr. Abdulrahman Abiodun AbdulRaheem, as chairman of the […]
…As 100,000 Euro grants is expected By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State government is seeking for a special grant from a non-governmental organisation, Water Aid International, so as to revive the state’s ailing water sector. According to a statement made available to journalists on Sunday by the corporation, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State water Corporation, […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Chief Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN, has harped on the need for citizens to be involved in local government elections coming up in the state, saying it will assist in changing the narratives associated with council polls. Olagunju, while featuring on a Yoruba […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has warned existing and returning members to shun any action capable of polarising the party, as it is poised to continue with its reconciliation efforts in spite of the recent return of a number of former members who defected to Accord […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State government has said no child will be denied his/her basic rights under the provisions of the law, no matter the age, gender, mental or psychological health. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion Mrs. Toyin Balogun, stated this at the Centre For Early Development, Learning And Care […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State government has given a breakdown of the N434.2 billion 2024 Budget proposal presented to the State House of Assembly by the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. The state’s Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and a Professor of Economics, Musibau Adetunji Babatunde, gave the breakdown of the budget estimates at […]
…State govt was set to hand Olaoye staff of office …Appeal Court may settle matter …Leal team assembled By Peter Fowoyo There is confusion in Oyo State following two conflicting judgments that emanated from Justice K. A. Adedokun of the State High Court, sitting at Ogbomosho, on the selection and approval of Prince Afolabi Olaoye […]
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI As parents in Oyo State public schools continue to complain of demand of illegal fees, the state government has warned principals and teachers of public schools who have been collecting such fees from students to desist, saying that recalcitrant officers will not go unpunished. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor […]
…as Makinde approves promotion of over 7,000 civil servants …To present 2023 supplementary budget to House By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State government has called on farmers in the state to embrace new methods of farming, saying this will ensure food security in the state and the country. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural […]
By Stephen Gbadamosi Few days after students’ union leaders held a protest, the Oyo State government has met with the leadership of various student bodies. The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, who met the student leaders, described the meeting as invigorating, noting that the state government was set to revitalise the existing […]