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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has been formally informed about the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I.The governor received the delegation from the family, including the former President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) and Aare Mayegun of Ibadanland, Chief Bayo… Continue reading

Members of the family of the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, have formally informed the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, of the monarch’s demise. The official announcement was made during a visit to the governor at the Courtesy Room of the Governor’s Office in Agodi, Ibadan…. Continue reading

With a renewed commitment to youth empowerment, humanitarian service, and community health, the Lions Club International, District 404B Nigeria, has launched its 2025–2026 service year, pledging to deepen its impact across Osun State and beyond. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in Osogbo on Sunday, First Vice District Governor, Lion Oluomo… Continue reading

The Oyo State Head of Service Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni on Friday, inaugurated 2025 Public Service Week committee in line with the 1999 Tangier declaration by the African Ministers for Public Service. The Inauguration ceremony was held at the Head of Service conference room, Secretariat, Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital…. Continue reading

  Oyo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Abiodun Aikomo, has disclosed that no fewer than 175 prison inmates were recently freed by the state Chief judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima as part of efforts to decongest the correctional centers in the state  The Commissioner gave the hint on… Continue reading

‎ ‎The Oyo State Commissioner for Works, Public Road and Transport, Mr. Abdulmojeed Mogbanjubola on Friday announced that a total of 545klm out of 781klm targeted road projects in the state have been constructed and completed in the past six years.  ‎The Commissioner disclosed this at the Inter-Ministerial briefing in… Continue reading

Ibadan, July 3, 2025 — The Obidient Movement in Oyo State has officially declared its full alignment with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a major political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a press statement issued by the Oyo State Council of Obidients, under the leadership of… Continue reading

Oyo State government on Wednesday expressed it’s readiness to generate 500 megawatts of electricity before 2027 to address energy deficit and further improve the state’s economy.  The state’s Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Professor Dahud Shangodoyin , made this known while unveiling the roadmap and achievements of his Ministry… Continue reading

The Oyo State Advisory Council has commended Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s efforts on building quality road infrastructure that targets the economic expansion agenda of the state.Chairman of the Council, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), gave this commendation on Wednesday when he led members of the Council on an inspection to the ongoing… Continue reading

Renowned constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has faulted a letter authored by his learned colleague, Mr. Kunle Adegoke, SAN, over claims regarding the status of the sacked Local Government Chairmen in Osun State. In a detailed rejoinder made available to journalists, Prof. Ozekhome described… Continue reading