Oyo Acting Gov inspects Circular Road, Airport upgrade projects

Oyo State Acting Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, on Monday, paid inspection visits to the ongoing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road and the ongoing upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport to an international airport.Describing the two projects as legacy projects that underscore Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s commitment to building infrastructure… Continue reading

Oyo govt to throw gate open for Nigeria-Rwanda Under-20 Women World Cup qualifying match- Commissioner …set to make event memorable

Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, on Monday declared the intention of the Oyo State government to allow football enthusiasts in the state and across the country watch the Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Rwanda, slated for September 27, 2025 at the… Continue reading

Oyo Assembly Resumes Plenary, Applauds Makinde’s Developmental Strides Amid Opposition Criticisms

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, resumed plenary after a six-week recess, commending Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration for what it described as unprecedented developmental achievements across the state. At the session, which signaled a return to full legislative business, lawmakers highlighted the progress recorded by… Continue reading

Oyo govt partners UNICEF to tackle poverty, launch social protection programme

As part of efforts aimed at reducing poverty and improving social inclusion across Oyo State, the state government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday launched the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI) programme The event, held at the Executive Council Chambers of the… Continue reading

Oyo LG Pension Board organises 2-day sensitization training programme for prospective retirees

In a bid to enhance workers and pensioners welfare, the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board has organized second edition a 2-Day sensitization/ training programme for prospective retirees of both Public Primary Schools and Local Government Staff who are due to retire between September and December 2025 tagged ”… Continue reading

Oyo borehole contractors reject Geophysical Survey Approval Stamping by COMEG Geologists

Borehole contractors in Oyo State have unanimously declared their refusal to comply with the mandatory “Geophysical Survey Approval Stamping” currently being enforced by COMEG-registered geologists in the state. According to the contractors, the decision follows repeated unethical practices and administrative breaches by some of the geoscientists charged with carrying out… Continue reading

Resident Doctors Suspend Warning Strike, Give FG Two Weeks to Meet Demands

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike, granting the Federal Government a two-week deadline to fully implement agreements on members’ welfare and training. The strike, which began on September 12, was called off following a virtual Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held on… Continue reading