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Makinde Proceeds on One-Month Leave
The Oyo State House of Assembly has formally acknowledged a letter from Governor Seyi Makinde notifying lawmakers of his plan to embark on a one-month vacation. The letter, read during Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, stated that the governor’s leave will run from Friday, August 29, to Monday, September 29, 2025, […]
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Oyo government debunks closure of Bola Ige Complex
By Sola Isola • Says Complex Remains Open The Oyo State Government has dispelled rumours regarding the closure of the Bola Ige International Business Complex, Gbagi, Ibadan on Monday, saying the rumour is unfounded. This was contained in a statement issued and made available to the media on Sunday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for […]
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Ladoja to be Crowned 44th Olubadan September 26
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, will be officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. Governor Seyi Makinde has given his formal approval for the coronation following the recommendation of the Olubadan-in-Council. Confirming the development, Chief Adeola Oloko, media aide to Oba Ladoja, said in a telephone interview: “Oba Ladoja […]
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Just In: Oyo Police Raids Osun Towns, Arrest Monarchs and Chiefs
Policemen from Oyo State are currently raiding Oke Oba areas of Osun State arresting local baales and residents over boundary disputes that is before the National Boundary Commission. The policemen from Lagelu local government of Oyo state and state operatives from Oyo State police headquarters raided Papa, Ogburo, Ejemu among others of Iwo Local government. […]
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Governor Adeleke mourns ex-oyo governor, Pa Olunloyo
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke extends heartfelt condolences to his Oyo state counterpart, Governor Oluseyi Makinde, family, and the people of the state, over the demise of a former Governor in the state, Baba Omololu Olunloyo. Governor Adeleke who expressed deep pain over the passing of the elder statesman, described the […]
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5 worshippers die, several hospitalized after eating ‘ipese’
Tragedy struck at a white garment church in Ibadan as five worshippers were confirmed dead after they took part in a feast known in Yoruba parlance as ipese organised by the church. Several others were also said to have been taken to the Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident, it […]
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Seyi Makinde rejects new tax bill, says “people are hungry”
By Olamilekan Adigun The proposed Presumptive Tax Bill passed by the Oyo State House of Assembly has been rejected by the state governor, Seyi Makinde. The Governor cited the current plight of the people as reason for declining assent to the bill. Makinde said the bill of signed, would impose additional burdens on the poor, […]
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Three students remanded over colleague’s death
An Iyaganku Magistrate court has remanded three students of Iseyin College of Health Science and Technology, Oyo State, for allegedly causing the death of their colleague. The trio, Shodimu Halima, 18; Agbedun Zainab, 23, and Olaleye Oladunni, 23, are facing a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and murder. The pleas of the suspects were not […]
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Resumption: Oyo govt bans meetings during school hours
By Olamilekan Adigun The Oyo state government has banned all forms of meeting by headteachers or teachers, during school hours, within or outside any public school premises. The directive was given by the chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, on Monday while monitoring school resumption in Ibadan. He said the […]
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Gunmen abduct Oyo PDP chieftain
By Olamilekan Adigun The Police have confirmed the abduction of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Benedict Akika. Akika was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen on Tuesday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday in Ibadan. Osifeso said Akika was kidnapped on Tuesday evening […]