The Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Ayoola, and four other claimants in a suit instituted against the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and two others, were absent as Oyo High Court sitting in Awe area of the state struck out the case on Thursday. According to Punch, the Kingmakers… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government has provided N1Billion Loan Facility to the Oyo State Agricultural Credit corporation for farmers across the state. The single digit interest loan facility would ensure more access at reasonable interest rates for farmers to expand their business and attract potential investors into the farming value chain…. Continue reading
A brace by captain Rasheedat Ajibade and one each by Uchenna Kanu and Asisat Oshoala saw the Super Falcons reach the third round of the African qualifiers for next year’s Women Olympic Football Tournament on a 5-1 aggregate win over Ethiopia. The nine-time African champions will next meet the Indomitable… Continue reading
Bode Akinbode The Ibadan Foundation IBF, has presented cheques worth over one million naira to 22 indigent but brilliant students of Ibadan origin who won it’s bursary awards for the 2023/2024 academic session . The receipients comprising 14 tertiary and eight secondary school students won the bursary based on their… Continue reading
The National Police Council has confirmed Kayode Egbetokun as the nation’s 22nd substantive Inspector-General of Police, IGP. The decision was taken on Tuesday at the council’s meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu and consisting of the 36 governors, the Minister of the FCT, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission… Continue reading
–—- Asks Council Chairmen To Refund All Salaries, Allowances And Benefits The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the State High Court, to set aside the appointment of 68 Local Government Area caretaker committee Chairmen. The APC through its counsels, Ayodele Kusamotu, Idowu Oloyede and… Continue reading
Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), On Tuesday commenced screening exercise for candidates of registered political parties, as part of its preparations for the conduct of April 27th , 2024 Local Government Council Elections in the state. While speaking at the OYSIEC Headquarters, Agodi – Gate, Ibadan, the Chairman of… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government has pledged its full support for the annual celebration of the Iyemoja Festival in Ibadan, saying it will ensure it attracts the attention of UNESCO. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun gave the assurance during the celebration of this year’s Iyemoja Festival at… Continue reading
By Richard Thomas: Ibadan The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Oyo State, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun has reiterated the commitment of the ministry to ensure that Isese Day celebration in state become global festival annually. The Commissioner stated this at the grand finale of the 2023 Yemoja Festival celebration held… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government on Monday presented cheques, worth Five Hundred million Naira (N500m) to participating micro finance banks across the seven geopolitical zones in the state, as loan support to small and micro enterprises under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER). The symbolic presentation of the cheques to… Continue reading
Guardian reporter, Rotimi Agboluaje, emerges NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Secretary