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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday inaugurated the newly dualized 5.9  kilometres Akobo- Ojurin- Olorunda Abaa road in Lagelu local government area of Oyo State restating his administration’s commitment to expanding the economy of the state through road infrastructure  ‎ The Governor at the occasion held at the N.O Idowu Grammar… Continue reading

The hope of Osun PDP elected officers who defected into APC dwindled yesterday as APC reportedly declined their request to be given automatic tickets into the Senate and House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. A credible source from the Presidency confirmed that Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, Senator Olubiiyi… Continue reading

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has explained that the Ibadan traditional institution will continue to remain solid as a result of his administration’s bold decision to address the challenges that surrounded the system when he took office in 2019.The governor noted that he utilised the opportunity of the crisis faced… Continue reading

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the state government will soon begin the rehabilitation of inner roads in Bodija Market.The governor, who was represented by Chief Babatunde Tijani, stated this while donating an 18-seater bus to the Ibadan Foodstuffs Sellers Association, Bodija International Market, Ibadan.He noted that… Continue reading

The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, has alerted people living in flood-prone communities in the state to start preparing for heavy rain and its attendant flooding. In a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan today, the Administrative Secretary, SEMA, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari said reports from the Oyo state… Continue reading

Declaring himself a “five-star general” with a flawless election record, former senator Babajide Omoworare has vowed to return the All Progressives Congress (APC) to power in Osun State as he notified the party of his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election. Speaking during a visit to the APC state… Continue reading

Chairman/Sole Administrator of the Pacesetter Transport Services, Dr Ibrahim Oladeji Dikko, said on Monday that the Oyo State Government has subsidised transport fare for 5,880,000 passengers under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) between January and July 2025.He added that under the SAfER Transport, an initiative introduced by the… Continue reading

The Oyo State Government has approved a Homegrown Scheme of Service for Community Nursing Superintendent and Midwifery cadres, covering Grade Levels 06 to 14, within the state’s civil/public service. This new scheme is designed to standardize career progression and improve the quality of care provided by these essential healthcare professionals…. Continue reading

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde and his wife, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, have been installed as Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom.The governor, who was conferred with the chieftaincy by the Deji of Akure, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, in Akure, on Friday, said the honour was a… Continue reading

The immediate past Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state, Dr. Adekunle Akindele has described the recent move by Governor Ademola Adeleke to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) as one fuelled by the deep interest of the Yoruba race, noting that those opposed to the alignment… Continue reading