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Ex-Oyo Lawmaker, Hon. Abdulganiyu Ayesoro Passes On
A former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulganiyu Oseni Ayesoro, is dead. Ayesoro, fondly called “Ayesoro,” represented the Irepo/Olorunsogo State Constituency in the 8th Oyo State House of Assembly. The news of his demise was confirmed on Tuesday. Details surrounding his death remain sketchy as of press time, but tributes have […]
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Makinde Reacts to Defections, Says Nigerians Remain The Ultimate Decides
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed concerns over the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the party remains unshaken by the development. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Transportation Sub-Committee of the PDP National Convention scheduled to […]
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Fmr Senate Deputy Chief Whip Resigns Oyo PDP Membership
A former Senate Deputy Chief Whip of the 7th National Assembly and current Chairman of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Senator Agboola Hosea Ayoola, has formally resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. In a resignation letter dated October 10, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in […]
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Oyo 2027: “E Mi Lokan” — Adelabu Declares Readiness For Governorship Race
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has publicly declared his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027. In a viral video circulating on social media, Adelabu, who previously contested the state’s governorship seat in 2019 and 2023, said his political journey had been one of resilience and dedication, adding that he […]
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Makinde Presents Staff, Certificate of Office To Ladoja as 44th Olubadan
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday formally presented the staff and certificate of office to former governor of the state, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The historic ceremony, held at the iconic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, drew a distinguished audience, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, top government officials, […]
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Oyo Gov’t Begins Construction of 400,000 Litre Water Tank at Ibadan Airport
The Oyo State Government has commenced the construction of a 400,000-litre capacity elevated Braitwaite water tank at Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan. This initiative is part of efforts to upgrade the airport towards achieving international status. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo, during a meeting […]
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Oyo College of Nursing Launches 4 New Faculties
The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan, has inaugurated four new Faculties designed to meet the growing demand for nursing education and actualise the collegiate status of the institution The inauguration held on Tuesday, marked a significant step in nursing education at the institution, elevating former Departments of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health […]
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Why I Pledge to Buy Makinde’s PDP Nomination Form for 2027 Presidency – Oyo Rep Reveals
The federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide (popularly known as Odidiomo), has vowed to personally purchase the Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to contest the 2027 presidential primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Olajide, a two-term lawmaker and Chairman […]
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OYRTMA Official Not Responsible For Tricycle Rider’s Death, Says Chairman
By Sola Isola The Chairman, Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adekoya Adesagba has said that no official of the agency is responsible for the death of a commercial tricycle rider in Ibadan, stating that rider is not dead. Stating this in statement on Saturday, Adesagba described the news making round alleging OYRTMA […]
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Oyo Bets on Artificial Intelligence To Tackle Poor Literacy, Boost Enrolment
The Oyo State Government has said that its adoption of artificial intelligence in basic education is already yielding remarkable progress in literacy and numeracy among pupils. Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Nureni Adeniran, disclosed this in Ibadan while speaking on the ongoing reforms introduced under Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. According […]