Author: Bode Akinbode

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, mourned the death of the Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, who passed away on Saturday evening.Makinde described the demise of the Sarkin Sasa, who was also the chairman, Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria, as the… Continue reading

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa Sardaunan Yamma, who died on Saturday at the remarkable age of 125. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available… Continue reading

In fulfilment of his pledge to impact on the lives of boxers and make meaningful and quantifiable efforts to promote and develop boxing in Nigeria and diaspora Audra Olanlehin has presented gloves worth 2.5 million naira to the six south west states of Nigeria.Olanlehin made symbolic presentation of one of… Continue reading

The Oyo State government has officially flagged off the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 LGAs were presented their Insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday at the Ibadan Civic center, Idi-ape, Ibadan, by the Deputy Governor,… Continue reading

In line with the commitment of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to expand the economy of Oyo State through tourism and hospitality, the state government has expressed its readiness to clamp down on illegal and unregistered hotels and hospitality businesses in the state.Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, made this… Continue reading

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni mni, has said that the present administration would continue with the capacity development programmes for civil servants in the state. She stated this during the induction/training programme organized by the Office of the Head of Service held at the Local Government… Continue reading

By Godwin Ngwu The President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Oyo State, Chief Sir CSP Godwin Mba has described the election which ushered in the self styled Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide has a sham besides being null and void since the organizers had no right to conduct an election. Chief Mba who… Continue reading

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has received the report of the Committee on Management/Disbursement of Bodija Explosion Relief Fund, noting that the state government will look into the recommendations and implement them as appropriate.Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor who also doubles as the chairman of the… Continue reading

The Oyo State government has successfully trained over 22,000 farmers across the state, equipping them with vital knowledge regarding weather predictions that will significantly impact agricultural production. During the event at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasukanmi Olaleye, announced the… Continue reading

Oyo State Government has begun the first phase of distribution of motorcycles to Agricultural Extension Officers across the state as a demonstration of its determination to boost agricultural extension services in the state.Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, who gave out 15 motorcycles to the agricultural extension… Continue reading