The Oyo State House of Assembly is set to deliberate on the second reading of the Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025 at its plenary session today, Thursday, May 15, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to reaffirm and institutionalize the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent authority… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government has approved the sum of ₦4.5 billion as financial support to the survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion which occurred on January 16, 2024. This decision was taken at the ongoing Executive Council meeting at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s office. According to the… Continue reading
The President General of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo in Oyo State, Mr Nwabunike Okechukwu Umeh, has charged Nigerians irrespective of tribe and ethnic differences work together in order to make the nation great and proud again. Mr Umeh gave the charge during the visit of the Executive members of the Ohaneze Indigbo… Continue reading
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has expressed deep concern over Governor Seyi Makinde’s alleged conversion of vast agricultural lands into housing estates, warning that the trend could exacerbate the ongoing food crisis and intensify hunger across the state. In a statement released over the weekend and made… Continue reading
By Yemi Farounbi In the timeless words of Confucius, “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” This simple proverb offers a profound challenge to the African continent—one brimming with untapped potential, yet often obscured by layers of complaint, cynicism, and blame. For far too long,… Continue reading
By Khalilat Ibrahim Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about embracing uncertainty, stretching beyond your comfort zone, and showing up with courage, even when the odds seem insurmountable. My tenure as President of the Rotaract Club of Iju Ishaga during the 2024–2025 Rotary year was more than just a… Continue reading
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Oyo State Branch, has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board (OYSPHCB), Dr. M. B. Olatunji, commending his exceptional leadership and numerous achievements in advancing medical laboratory services across the state’s primary… Continue reading
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the construction of a new University Health Centre for Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. According to a release made available by the University’s Media and Public Relations Officer, ‘Wale Adeoye quoted the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olanrewaju Olaniyan, expressing his heartfelt gratitude… Continue reading
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has embarked on the second phase of his working visit to Lanlate, in continuation of his constituency engagement across Ibarapa East Local Government. The visit focused on assessing ongoing projects, identifying critical needs, and reinforcing his commitment… Continue reading
Chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP) and businessman, in Oyo State, Dr. Yinka Folahan, has urged Nigerians to seek divine intervention for the country’s recovery and return to global relevance. Dr. Folahan, a former factional leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State, made the call during… Continue reading
Olubadan Warns Land Grabbers to Stay Away From Ibadan Land