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 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

The Disturbing Trend of Marker Day: A call for immediate action |By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá

In recent years, a troubling phenomenon known as “Marker Day” has emerged in secondary schools across our nation, particularly during the critical period of final examinations, such as NECO and WAEC. This event, often misrepresented as a celebration, is nothing short of a public display of chaos, disrespect, and moral… Continue reading

AfCFTA’ll unlock prosperity, boost Oyo’s economy- AfCFTA Secretary-General, Oyo Acting Gov say ..As state launches implementation strategy

Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, His Excellency Wamkele Mene, and the Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, have declared that the AfCFTA will unlock prosperity, create employment and boost the economy of the state. Mene maintained that Oyo State’s decision to integrate with the… Continue reading