Makinde pays over N14b gratuities to 5,000 beneficiaries

The Governor Seyi Makinde administration in Oyo State has paid over N14 billion gratuities to about 5,000 beneficiaries. This was disclosed on Friday by the state’s commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun after receiving an award of Excellence tagged ‘Defender of Pensioners’ at a Gala Night and Award Giving Ceremony organised by […]

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Cars burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan

Two cars were burnt on Thursday night in Ibadan, when a fully loaded petrol tanker, went up in flames. According to an eyewitness, Mr James Oladeji, a commercial tricycle operator, the incident occurred at Agodi area of Ibadan, on Total Garden-Gate road, near the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Station, in Ibadan. Oladeji said the driver […]

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Oyo directs road users to alternative routes as burnt petrol tanker causes logjam in Ibadan

Following an explosion of a petrol tanker along Agodi area in Ibadan, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, OYRTMA, has directed road users to alternative routes, while its men and other relevant agencies strive to return normalcy to the route. A statement by the Agency’s Chairman, Dr. Akin Fagbemi, on Friday said: “the incident which […]

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Oyo institution becomes first Nigerian Polytechnic to get NIFST induction

Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, has become the first Polytechnic in Nigeria, whose Higher National Diploma Graduates would be inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST). A former Secretary of the Institute and Executive Chairman of Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, Dr. Akin Fagbemi revealed this during an induction ceremony of graduating […]

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Oyo charges female journalists to intensify reporting government activities

Olatunbosun and some of the NAWOJ members Female journalists have been charged to intensify reportage of Oyo State Government activities, through unrelenting education and enlightenment of the populace. The Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun gave the charge during a courtesy visit by members of National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, to […]

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Trade union leaders declare support for Makinde

No fewer than 60 trade unions and groups in Oyo State have pledged their support for the Governor Seyi Makinde led-administration, saying that he had in the last two years shown purposeful leadership. In a statement, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, said that they pledged their support for the Governor […]

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Oyo rewards two outstanding corps members with cash prize, certificates

Oyo State Ministry of Youths and Sports has presented certificates and gifts to two National Youth Service Corps members, for distinguishing themselves during their service year. Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Seun Fakorede stated this on Friday in his office, adding that the Oyo State Government is more determined to make the welfare of serving […]

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Oyo tribunal fines 60 for flouting sanitation laws

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State Environmental Tribunal court, today, fined not less than 60 persons for flouting the state’s Environmental sanitation laws during the week exercise along Bodija, Iwo-road, Beere, Sapati, Elewi-Odo, Ojoo, Gate, Oke-bola, and few other areas in Ibadan. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu […]

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OYOSUBEB debunks recruitment rumours

Adeniran speaking at a meeting Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OyoSUBEB, has debunked the news making rounds on social media that it is currently recruiting new teachers, describing it as fake. A statement by the board’s media team said thet while debunking the news, the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran advised […]

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Oyo lawmaker Adisa commissions sports, education facilities in Afijio

The lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency in Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Seyi Adisa has commissioned a modern sports and educational facility in his constituency that will also serve the overall development in the state. A statement by his Media Team, signed by Seye Aluko, said that Adisa handed over Afijio Sports Centre, which […]

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