Politics

Some prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State have endorsed Dr Eddy Olafeso as their candidate for the chairmanship position of the party in the South West. The leaders, including Chief Nureni Akanbi, Alhaji Bisi Olopoeyan, and Femi Babalola, and others said this on Wednesday in …

Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, has urged former Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State to sheathe his sword against Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to strengthen the party in the South West. Makinde and Fayose have been embroiled in controversy over the leadership of the …

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mohammed Umar Abba, on Tuesday, honoured the commission’s zonal offices that distinguished themselves in its mandate areas in 2020. The Head, Media and Publicity of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, informed that the Ibadan Zonal Office was rewarded with an …

Facts have emerged that the success of the South-Western Security Network, codenamed ‘Amotekun’ to rid forests in Oyo State of kidnappers could be attributed to the support given by the Hunters Association of Nigeria during the operations. The Chairman of Amotekun in Oyo State, retired General Kunle Togun said this …

Oyo State Government has approved the payment of N8billion to the Osun state government as part of the agreement reached for the sole ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho. The money, according to the Oyo government is to be paid in four instalments over a period …

Oyo state Government has approved the sum of N750,000 for the procurement of 60 bicycles for conveyance of civil servants at the state Secretariat to Ministries, Departments and Agencies as relayed by the Oyo state’s Commissioner for Energy and Natural resources, Hon. Seun Ashamu. The bicycles according to the Commissioner …

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, said that his administration remains committed to digitalising the educational system in the state with a view to bringing about qualitative education and enhancing teaching  and learning. The governor equally stated that his administration is ready to partner with Korea International Cooperation …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, says it is in support of the state government’s decision to close down any church that flouts the COVID-19 prevention protocols. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Oyo State government had in December, 2020, before the Christian cross …

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the deployment of a former Minister of State for Defence, Demola Seriki, to Spain as Nigerian Ambassador, while a former Minister of Mines and Steel, Sarafa Ishola, will serve as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. Ishola is from Ogun State. Also, Oyo-born fomer Editor-in-Chief …

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, has assured Fulani communities in Oyo State of safety just as he berated the activities of the Amotekun Corps saying ‘they are doing the job God doesn’t like.’The Alaafin stated this while receiving the leadership of the Fulani herdsmen in his palace …