Oyo says efforts on BECE fruitful

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on Tuesday said all efforts to conduct a credible Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) in the state yielded the desired results. The Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Rotimi Babalola, in a statement, said the Basic Education […]

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Oyo seals 5 healthcare facilities over quackery

Oyo State Government has sealed five private health facilities in Ibadan, as part of measures towards protecting the health and well-being of residents. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Rotimi Babalola, made available to newsmen on Thursday. The healthcare facilities, […]

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Oyo 2023 Common Entrance Exam holds July 31

Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology is set to conduct a Screening Exercise for primary six pupils transiting into Public Junior secondary schools in the coming academic session on July 31, 2023. This was contained in a circular, released by the Registrar, Mr Yekeen M.B, on behalf of the Ministry’s […]

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Oyo may enforce Exam Malpractice Act- TESCOM chair

Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State government has said it may start enforcing the Examination Malpractice Act, as enshrined in the 1999 Federal Constitution. The Act stipulates a three years jail term or a fine of N100,000 or both for anyone caught and found guilty of compromising exam ethics in the country. Speaking in Ibadan, with […]

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Olubadan plotting to strip Ladoja of Otun title – Ally

One Lateef Popoola has told the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, is plotting to deny a former governor of Oyo State, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, his (Ladoja’s) status as Otun Olubadan. In an affidavit he deposed to before the court, Popoola, who lives in Bodija, Ibadan, claimed […]

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Waste to Wealth: Oyo educates citizens on recycling

says ban on street trading in good faith In a move to inspire a more responsible citizenry on sustainability practices, the Oyo State Government, has appealed to youths in the state to venture into recycling plastics and wastes. Speaking on a bi-weekly programme, ‘Head of Service Speaks’ on the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism […]

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Oyo demolishes illegal structures at Olunloyo GRA, Ibadan

Oyo State Government, on Thursday, demolished some structures at Omololu Olunloyo GRA, Ring Road, Adeoyo, Ibadan, over alleged illegal acquisition of land, unlawful entering into the GRA, and non-compliance with physical planning rules and regulation by occupants. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press & Public Relations, of the Ministry of […]

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Ladoja sues Makinde, Olubadan, 10 others over Ibadan chieftaincy law review

• Alleges plot to stop him from ascending Olubadan throne A former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has taken the state governor, Seyi Makinde; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, and 10 members of the Olubadan-in-Council, who were recently elevated to Obas, to court […]

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Flood: Oyo to replace Olodo culvert with 2-span bridge

Oyo State Government on Tuesday assured residents of Olodo and its environs that it will replace the culvert under construction with a 2-span bridge, to mitigate against flood recurrence in the area. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Rotimi Babalola said this in a statement on Wednesday […]

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FG, Oyo inaugurate NADIS-Mobile App to track zoonotic diseases

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde The Federal Government in collaboration with Oyo State Government has inaugurated a new software application National Animal Disease Information System (NADIS) Mobile Application, to track and report animal disease outbreaks in the State. This is contained in a statement by the Co-ordinating Director, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. […]

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