Oyo approves N9.3bn for purchase of 106 mass transit buses
The Oyo State government says it has approved N9.3 billion for the purchase of 106 new buses for mass transit service in the state. The […]
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Hijack of #EndSARS protests by hoodlums unfortunate – Oyo CAN Chairman
The Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, has decried the hijack of the EndSARS protests by hoodlums, describing […]
Wuraola Kola-Daisi, ”Iyaloja” of Oyo State dies at 86
Alhaja Wuraola Asake Kola-Daisi, the incumbent Iyaloja (mother or leaders of a market women) of Oyo State has died at 86. Her death was confirmed to […]
Nigeria Correctional Service beef up security in Oyo
The Nigeria Correctional Service in Oyo, has beefed up security around its facilities in the state to forestall jail break as a result of EndSARS […]
Makinde of Oyo state loses mum, aged 81
Mrs Abigail Makinde, the mother of Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, is dead. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mrs Makinde died […]
Oyo SUBEB trains Quality Assurance officers on new ICT procedures
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board is preparing its Quality Assurance officers on ways to improve learning and meet up with global best practices. […]
Oyo NIS boss tasks 169 newly-promoted officers on attitudinal change
The Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State command, Usman Babangida, has charged the 169 newly-promoted officers to use their new positions to improve […]
Why Oyo Govt signed MoU with Shell Gas – Energy Commissioner
Oyo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barr. Seun Ashamu, has said that the state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shell Nigeria […]
[email protected]: Police tighten security in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State says it has put adequate security measures in place ahead of the Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary celebration slated for […]
Group backs ongoing reconciliation in Oyo APC
All Progressives Congress (APC), stakeholders from Oyo Federal Constituency have expressed full support for the ongoing reconciliation process in the state chapter of the party. […]
COVID-19 safety guidelines: Oyo govt. warns public schools against non-compliance
The Oyo State Government has warned headteachers of public primary schools in the state against non-compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
ADC governorship candidate, supporters move to APC in Oyo
Sen. Olufemi Lanlehin and his supporters say they have moved to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to the […]
COVID-19:Oyo Containment Team decries decline in compliance with safety protocols
Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, the team lead, Oyo State Containment project, has decried the decline in compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols in the state. In an […]
Makinde running Oyo with ingenuity — CPS
Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his boss is running the affairs of the state with ingenuity […]
NAPTIP inaugurates taskforce on human traffickng in Oyo
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Thursday inaugurated the Oyo Taskforce on Human Trafficking to sensitise people at thegrassroots […]
Trafficking: 1,052 Oyo indigenes rescued—DG NAPTIP
Mrs Dame Okah-Donli, Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), says 1,052 indigenes of Oyo State have been rescued from […]
COVID-19: Oyo cancels curfew, to issue advisory to night clubs
Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, headed by Gov. Seyi Makinde, has announced the cancellation of the 10 p.m. curfew imposed on the state in the […]
FG disburses N5m to empower 500 women in Oyo
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has disbursed N5 million as revolving loans to 500 women across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State […]
FG approves vocational training for 5,000 Oyo youths – Minister
Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, says the Federal Government has approved the training of more than 5,000 youths from the state […]
COVID-19: Oyo discharges 50 more patients as confirmed cases over 3,000
The Oyo State Government has discharged 50 additional COVID-19 patients from its isolation centres after their test results returned negative for the virus. Gov. Seyi […]
Police rearrest Oyo serial killer in Ibadan
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Police Command, have re-arrested the notorious murder suspect, Sunday Shodipe who escaped from lawful custody on 11th […]
NSCDC arrests 8 suspected kidnappers in Oyo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State, has arrested eight suspected kidnappers terrorising the people of Ado Awaye, Araromi, Okaka, Ilero […]
Activist to IGP: Direct Oyo CP to produce escapee serial killer
…. Gives 14 days ultimatum A human rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Adamu Muhammed […]
Alleged serial killer escapes from police custody in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the escape from its custody of a 19-year-old alleged serial killer, Sunday Shodipe. Shodipe is standing trial […]
PLWDs to get automatic employment in Oyo – Gov’s aide
The Oyo State Government says it will give automatic employment to all physically challenged persons who meet the requirements in the ongoing recruitment exercise of […]