The Sabiganna of Iganna Kingdom in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, His Royal Majesty Oba Soliu Oyemonla Tella Azeez (Agunloye IV), has declared that democracy in Nigeria will continue to face setbacks unless traditional rulers are granted constitutional roles in governance. Speaking during an exclusive interview with Oodua… Continue reading
The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Oyo State, on Wednesday, presented the report of the implementation of Quarters 1 & 2 of the 2025 Budget, saying that the state achieved 80 per cent revenue for the half-year budget performance between January and June. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning,… Continue reading
The Oyo State Government has debunked allegations that it has replaced the car park at Bola Ige international business complex, popularly known as Gbagi Market with new shops and extorted money from unsuspecting traders, overnight. This misleading report was published by a certain online blog and subsequently circulated on social… Continue reading
The Minority Leader in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Waliu Salami, has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to come to the aid of the people of Kisi and Igboho communities over the issue of collapsed bridge in the Oke Ogun area of the state. The development was contained… Continue reading
The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of the reappointment of Alhaji Kamoru Aderibigbe as the Chairman Oyo State Civil Service Commission along with other four members to paddle the affairs of the commission. This follows a report presented by the Chairman Committee on Establishment and Training… Continue reading
The Olakulehin Royal Family has announced that the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), will be laid to rest on Friday, August 8, 2025, with a state burial approved by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The revered traditional ruler, who joined his ancestors on… Continue reading
The Olakulehin Royal Family has announced the funeral rites and farewell activities of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) who joined his ancestors on the 7th July 2025. In a statement from the family signed by his first son, Prince Olasunmbo… Continue reading
Residents of over 100 communities affected by the ongoing construction of the Ibadan Circular Road project by the Oyo State government have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde on the planned extension of the corridor pillar to 500 metres by the state government. The road project affected over 10, 000 houses… Continue reading
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, received the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, with the two states working to strengthen ties in the economic, agriculture and security sectors.The two governors met behind closed doors.But Prince Abiodun, while addressing newsmen shortly after the meeting, said his discussion with… Continue reading
l Governorship hopeful and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Aare. Olayinka Segelu, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to two outstanding grassroots leaders in Oyo State, former Lagelu Local Government Chairman, Hon. Kazeem Gbadamosi, and the current Secretary and Sole Administrator of Akinyele Local Government and Akinyele East LCDA,… Continue reading
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