Tag: oyo state
You can’t afford to fail, Ajimobi tells Makinde
The immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Chief Abiola Ajimobi, has admonished his successor, Gov. Seyi Makinde, to ensure that…
Gov. Makinde to prioritise welfare of indigent persons, PWDs
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his administration will pay special attention to indigent persons and People With Disabilities…
Gov. Makinde reverses appointment of new Oyo Perm Secs
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has reversed the appointment of 15 new permanent secretaries made by the immediate past…
Oyo NLC demands arrears of new N30, 000 minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, has demanded that the arrears of the N30,000 minimum wage be paid…
Oyo Assembly reverses impeachment of LG chiefs
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday reversed the impeachment of the Chairman of Irepo Local Government Council, Alhaji…
ALGON pledges support for YESSO towards poverty reduction in Oyo
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Oyo State Chapter, has pledged support for the Youths Employment and Social…
Foundation promises safe, potable water in Oyo State
The Tegbe Foundation has announced the commencement of a state-wide project aimed at providing potable water in all local governments…
We won’t tolerate return of brigandage in Oyo State – Ajimobi
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has warned troublemakers to stay away from the state. He said his administration would…
INEC declares Seyi Makinde of PDP Oyo governor-elect
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, UNILAG, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe who is the returning officer of the Oyo…
Guber Poll: Oyo records massive turnout
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan As early as 8am, accreditation and voting commenced simultaneously across many polling centres in Oyo State for the…
Rescheduled polls: INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials in Oyo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State on Wednesday commenced the distribution of sensitive materials at the Ibadan…
2019: Oyo to experience continued good governance, services – SSG
Mr Olalekan Alli, the Secretary to the Oyo State Government (SSG), says good governance and services in the state will…
Immigration rescues 88 trafficked victims in Oyo
The Oyo state command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday said it rescued no fewer than 88 trafficked victims…
Saki residents bemoan months long power outage
Some residents of Saki in Saki West Council Area of Oyo State, on Monday complained of the unending power failure…
Gubernatorial candidate promises youth employment, improved IGR
Mr Saheed Ajadi, the gubernatorial candidate of the Accord party in Oyo state, has promised youth employment and improved Internally…
Minister rejects indirect primaries in Oyo State
Mr Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communication and an All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship aspirant for Oyo State,has rejected the indirect primary…
Labour strike partially succeeds in Oyo State
The nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, and the United Labour Congress, ULC,…
Oyo State begins sale of 2019 Hajj form
The Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has started the sale of form to intending pilgrims for 2019 Hajj, upon…
Court in rowdy session over paternity of 10 months old twins
An Iseyin Grade “C” Customary Court on Wednesday had a rowdy session over the rightful owner of 10 months old…
HIV/AIDS: Oyo state records low level of stigma cases
The Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) has said that the level of stigma against Persons Living…
NSCDC generates N4m revenue in Oyo state
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Command in Oyo state says it generated about N4 million as revenue…
Oyo commences collection of tax from informal sector
Oyo State Government has commenced collection of taxes from informal sector of the economy across the state.
Oyo Govt installs CCTV cameras, street lights at black spots
Oyo State Government has commenced the installation of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at some black spots and business districts…
NCCT Coordinator says 14,529 households in Oyo receive N5,000 monthly
No fewer than 14,529 households in Oyo State are receiving N5, 000 monthly under the National Conditional Cash Transfer Programme,…
Oyo State Govt. launches strategic plan to control cancer
Oyo State Government has launched a five-year Cancer Control Strategic Plan aimed at stemming the tide of non-communicable diseases, particularly…
Oyo state govt. commences rehabilitation of Eleyele dam to curb flooding
To check the perennial flooding in Ibadan and its environs, the Oyo State Government has commenced the rehabilitation of the…
Oyo lawmakers calls for exemption of medical report fee by rape victims
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday appealed to the state government to exempt victims of rape from the…
Rice farmers want effective policy banning rice importation
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, Oyo state chapter, has stressed the need for the Federal Government to sustain and…
World Tuberculosis Day: Traditional rulers tasked on grassroots campaign
Ondo State Government has tasked traditional rulers on grassroots campaign against tuberculosis disease.
INEC registers 231,072 new voters in Oyo state
The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State says it has registered 231,072 new voters in the Continuous Voter Registration…