Category: Oyo State

An Appeal Court sitting in Ibadan on Tuesday dismissed the appeal filed by the former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, challenging his impeachment on July 18, 2022. Olaniyan was removed from office over allegations of gross misconduct and financial impropriety. The seven-member panel, led by Justice Christopher Kayode, upheld the impeachment, finding Olaniyan […]

Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde on Monday set up two committees to critically study the July 11 Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local government areas in the country. The two committees: Legal and Technical, have the mandate to examine the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment, understand the actual orders of the Supreme […]

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presenting the staff of Office to Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan  Ibadan, the largest city in Nigeria on Friday crowned Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan in a ceremony that attracted the crème de la crème of Nigerian society. A mammoth […]

Oy State Governor Seyi Makinde will today present staff of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at a coronation ceremony at the historical Mapo Hall, Ibadan. The event is expected to be attended by foremost traditional rulers, top public office holders, the crème-de-la-crème in the society, and personalities from all […]

plants trees in Oje Market Oyo State Government has attributed the zero case of cholera outbreak in the State, to its preparedness in tackling unforeseen epidemic circumstances, and its recent environmental reformations and policies. Deputy Governor, Barr. ‘Bayo Lawal explained how the state improved its environmental sanitation drive to have a cleaner environment statewide. He […]

The Oyo State Government has asked applicants to include the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria, (TRCN) certificate among their papers. The Board’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adenirangave the advice while featuring on a weekly program on Fresh FM, Ibadan. The state government opened its job portal for primary school teachers from June 25, 2024-July […]

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on traditional institutions in the state to continue to support the government to promote peace, security, and overall development of the state. He added that it is also imperative for traditional rulers to collaborate with the government in areas of community development, education, healthcare, and security. The governor […]

Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State Government is set to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WaterAid, to facilitate its mission of transforming lives, improve access to potable water, sanitation and hygiene as an essential step out of poverty. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo over the […]

Oyo State Government has identified three suspects in connection with the recent explosion at Bodija, Ibadan for possible prosecution. The three persons of interest comprise immediate and extended family members of the main person who rented the property but is said to have left Nigeria about three years ago on health grounds. Other persons of interest are […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, signed into law Executive Order 001, 2024 on the handling and storage of harmful substances in the state. In a section of the order, the governor gave 72 hours ultimatum to anyone in the state in possession of any kind of explosives to declare them. The new law […]