Bodija Explosion: Oyo Monarchs meet Makinde, back govt move against Illegal mining, commiserate victims

Following the explosion that rocked the Adeyi, old Bodija area in Ibadan last Tuesday night destroying lives and property , traditional rulers across the seven geopolitical zones of Oyo state on Tuesday resolved to deepen support for the state government in its fight against illegal mining. Recall that Governor Seyi… Continue reading

Ibadan Explosion: Makinde has done a good job, says Tinubu’s Minister. We’ll extend temporary accommodation for victims- Gov

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, received the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Mr. Dele Alake, noting that the government will do everything to look after the affected people and look at all the issues involved.The Minister, who lauded Makinde for doing what he described as “a yeoman’s… Continue reading

Ibadan explosion: 90 percent of victims discharged from hospitals – Makinde

…as government commences integrity test on 230 surrounding structures Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has stated that 90 percent of victims of last Tuesday explosion have been discharged from various hospitals. He noted that the Medical Team of the Emergency Operations Centre and the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi… Continue reading