Mass promotion of students in Oyo state: A call for rethink to safeguard educational integrity|By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá

The educational landscape in Oyo State faces a significant challenge due to the widespread practice of mass promotion, an approach intended to ensure that no child is left behind. While this intention is commendable, the reality is that mass promotion undermines the very foundation of education, leading to severe consequences… Continue reading

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Oyo Environmental Tribunal fines illegal diesel sellers ₦200,000 each or risk five-year jail term

The Oyo State Environmental Mobile and Tribunal Court has convicted 13 individuals for operating unlicensed diesel sales businesses along the Toll Gate axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway without permits from relevant regulatory authorities. Each defendant was fined ₦200,000 or, in default, faces a five-year prison term for engaging in hazardous… Continue reading

Osun Govt denies misuse of funds, defends officials’ foreign trips

The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations of financial impropriety concerning overseas travel by state officials, describing recent media reports as misleading and politically motivated. Responding to the claims, the Spokesperson to the State Governor , Mallam Olawale Rasheed, clarified that the reported expenditure covers a wide range of official… Continue reading

GSI August political survey scores PDP, Adeleke high in two Senatorial Districts …As respondents urge him not to defect

Geopolitical Survey International (GSI) has released the results of its political trends survey in Osun state for the month of July with specific focus on the consequences of the recent defection politics across the three senatorial districts. The Survey results also specifically polled the effect of the entrance of the… Continue reading

Shettima, AfDB president, Makinde break ground for Ijaiye Agribusiness Devt Hub …As VP, others commend Oyo Govt’s agribusiness policy

Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina and the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, turned the sod for the Oyo State Agribusiness Industrial Hub, Ijaiye, under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone.Shettima, who was represented… Continue reading