The Oyo state governor, engineer Seyi Makinde has installed and presented staff and instrument of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Owolabi Olakulehin. Our correspondent, Oluwasemiloore Ige reports that the installation and presentation ceremony held today at the ancient Mapo Hall, Oja’aba in Ibadan following his crowning by the chief makers. Congratulating and wishing the new Olubadan …

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is set to install three new monarchs in the state and present them with staff of office, following his approval. This was contained in a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade and made available to newsmen on Wednesday. According to the release, the names of the traditional rulers are, His Royal …

On the evening of Tuesday, 16 January 2024, an explosion rocked Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state. The location of the explosion was later identified as Aderinola Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija Estate. The explosion was of such magnitude that people in the vicinity thought the world had come to an end! Close to 100 houses were seriously damaged or …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, approved the recruitment of 338 officers into the state Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) to enhance road traffic and regulation across the state. According to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Hon. Dotun Oyelade, on Thursday in Ibadan, the state capital, OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd.) said that about …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, opened the reconstructed half of Olodo bridge for vehicular movement to enhance the seamless movement of people and vehicles on the route. Meanwhile, some residents of the area expressed great relief on the opening of the first section of the bridge for pedestrian and vehicular movements. Makinde, who was represented by the …

Oyo State Government is set to recruit 7,000 teachers for public primary schools across the state. The state government also revealed plans to recruit 100 caregivers for special schools across the state. This was disclosed by the executive chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, during a press conference held at the Board Room on Friday. He …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, at the weekend in Ibadan, the state capital, discussed with traditional rulers across the state plans to reconstitute the Council of Obas and Chiefs. The meeting was attended by traditional rulers from the five geopolitical zones in the state. The Council has not been sitting since 2011. Makinde, who was represented by his Deputy, …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has strongly denied recent statements made by the Senate President regarding the alleged distribution of N30 billion to each of the 36 Governors in Nigeria. Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated during a plenary session that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) had disbursed the funds to address food scarcity and economic challenges. Governor Makinde …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Friday, identified the state landmass as a goldmine for investors, making the state competitive with surrounding states, especially Lagos State. He made this disclosure while unveiling a new radio station, Entrepreneur Radio, SEAP FM 89.1, Okeho in the Kajola Local Government Area of the state. Makinde, who was represented by the state Commissioner …

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the suspension of the traditional ruler of Ido town in Ido Local Government Area of the state, Oba Gbolagade Babalola (Gbadewolu I) as the Onido of Ido. The suspension was announced on Friday, in a letter dated February 2, 2024 and signed by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy …