The Oyo State Government has announced that it has successfully negotiated a reduction in the proposed additional contract sum of N159.6 billion put forward by contractors handling some of its projects to N86.1 billion. This adjustment, according to the state government, resulted in a savings of N70 billion for the… Continue reading
Nine months after the devastating explosion that rocked the Bodija Housing Estate on January 16, 2024, residents are voicing their frustrations over what they describe as government neglect. Speaking on Wednesday at a press conference, held at Dilay Event Centre Bodija Ibadan, Professor Olabode Lucas, the spokesman for the Dejo… Continue reading
A terrifying fire broke out along the Ibafo section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State during the early hours of Wednesday, leaving several people injured and causing extensive damage to vehicles and houses. The fire started when a petrol-laden tanker overturned in front of a commercial bank, sparking an… Continue reading
It was wild jubilation across the 11 wards of Ibadan North West State Constituency as Hon. Dr. Dawood Akanni Olalere, popularly known as D-Al-Ameen, representing the constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly distributed cash and material gifts to beneficiaries. Hon Olalere appreciated the State Governor,Engr Seyi Makinde for… Continue reading
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a Bill to rename Okeogun Polytechnic, Saki in Honor of the late Elderstateman, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleoso, to be known and called Michael Adeniyi Koleoso Polytechnic, Saki, Oyo State The Bill was passed after the presentation of the report of the… Continue reading
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide has emphasized Nigeria’s potential for digital growth at the 2024 Gitex Global tech and startup show. Speaking at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Olajide acknowledged the evolving demands of technology in the digital… Continue reading
The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, (NBS) has announced Oyo State as the most employment friendly State in the Southern part of Nigeria. In a statement made by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, NBS, a Federal Government Agency made this declaration in the latest employment statistics published… Continue reading
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has granted approval for the recruitment of agriculture extension officers and veterinary doctors.The governor, who announced the approval on Tuesday, said the recruitment exercise will cover the 33 local government areas of the state.This was as he also announced the setting up of model farm… Continue reading
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Chief (Mrs.) Tinuade Ladoja, the wife of the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. This is contained in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas,… Continue reading
A 45-year-old man, simply identified as Kazeem, has allegedly committed suicide after taking a hard drug, known as colorado by jumping into a river at the Alagbado area of Lagos State. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement yesterday said on October 11, at… Continue reading
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