Makinde presents staff of office to 43rd Olubadan today

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 […]

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Why Oyo has zero cholera case – Govt

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 […]

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OYO SUBEB asks applicants to include TRCN licence

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 […]

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Makinde seeks traditional rulers’ support on security, development

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 […]

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Oyo, Water Aid Set To Sign New MoU

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 […]

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Ibadan explosion: Oyo identifies three suspects for possible prosecution

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 […]

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Ibadan explosion: I don’t own Bodija building, explosives – Foreign miner

Scene from the Ibadan explosion A suspected foreign miner in Ibadan, Oyo State, Sawane Youssouf, on Wednesday, said he neither owned nor rented the house where an explosion was recorded on January 16. Youssouf is believed to be the owner of the building where the explosion that killed five people, injured 77 persons and damaged […]

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Road crashes claimed 604 in Oyo, Osun, Ondo last year – FRSC

A total of 604 deaths were recorded in 1196 road crashes in Osun, Oyo and Ondo States between January and December 2023, according to the Zonal Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC. The FRSC Zonal Commander in charge of the three states, Meshach Jatau, made this known during an interview with journalists in […]

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