Olakulehin’s passage shifts attention to Ladoja as next Olubadan of Ibadan

The passage of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, in the early hours of Monday July 7, 2025,  has shifted attention of the ancient city’s unique traditional institution and people to a former Governor of Oyo State, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja. Oba Olakulehin, who ascended the throne in July 2024 as the 43rd Olubadan, […]

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Oyo begins upgrade of 66 PHCs to boost healthcare delivery

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde supplies modern equipment, 10KVA solar inverters, incinerators Oyo State Government has commenced a comprehensive upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, equipping them with essential medical tools and alternative power sources to ensure improved healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. While distributing the equipment at one of […]

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Oyo announces dates for BECE, entrance exams

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State Government has announced scheduled dates for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and Common Entrance examination across the state. Education, Science and Technology commissioner, Hon. Olayiwola Olusegun in a statement on Saturday, informed the general public, especially parents, guardians and students in Junior Secondary Schools throughout the […]

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Oyo, MAN parley to enhance haulage fees payment

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde  Oyo State Government, through its Ministry for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives, and Industry has partnered with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to sensitize its members on the proper payment of haulage fees. Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of […]

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2025 NECO: Oyo warns against malpractices

monitors ongoing exam Oyo State  Government has urged all students to eschew any form of malpractices during the ongoing National Examination Council examination. New chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Oladipo Olubukola spoke while  monitoring the examination in some secondary schools across different zones in the state on Wednesday and Thursday. She said […]

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Oyo launches subsidised transport scheme for Crowther varsity students

Oyo State Government through Pacesetter Transport Services, has launched a subsidised return transport scheme for Ajayi Crowther University students, traveling from Oyo to major destinations. A statement by Hon. Busoye Ogunlade, Chairman, OYSROMA,quoted the Chairman, Pacesetter Transport Services, Dr. Oladeji Dikko Salami, as disclosing this on Wednesday in Ibadan. He said the landmark move, in […]

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Oyo concludes 2025 Omititun Free Health Mission

.as thousands of workers benefit Oyo State Government has concluded the final phase of the 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission for different categories of citizens in the state. While speaking at the last stage of the programme, organized for both Public/Civil Servants, held at the Secretariat, Ibadan, Commissioner for Health, Dr.Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi said the free […]

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Ibadan Poly students protest against renaming

Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, stage a protest at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, opposing the renaming of the institution after former Governor Omololu Olunloyo. Photo: The Nation Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, stage a protest at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, opposing the renaming of the institution after former Governor Omololu Olunloyo. Photo: The […]

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Oyo to enforce QR code jacket policy for Okada riders

Following a surge in criminal activities involving unregistered operators, Oyo State Government has resolved to enforcing the QR code-embedded jacket policy for commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders, This was in a statement on Saturday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Oyelade quoted the Chairman of Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major […]

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Ibadan poly alumni, students reject renaming

Students and alumni of The Polytechnic, Ibadan have rejected the renaming of the institution after the departed Governor Omololu Olunloyo, by Governor Seyi Makinde. The students, in a statement on Friday in Ibadan, by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, Oladipupo Olamide, expressed disappointment over the move. According to the statement, “We strongly believe that […]

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