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Oyo Gov’t Screens Over 300 JP Applicants, warns against interfering in Criminal Cases
The Oyo State Government has urged Justices of the Peace (JPs) to remain fair and impartial in handling minor disputes within their communities, while also avoiding interference in criminal cases beyond their jurisdiction. The call was made by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Ayodeji Abiodun Aikomo, Esq., who spoke on the recent […]
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Oyo Gov’t Urges Private Companies To Prioritize Staff Welfare
The Oyo state government has urged private company owners to prioritize their employees’ welfare, emphasizing that a healthy and secured workforce is crucial for a thriving economy and society. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Commerce, and Cooperatives, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi stated this on Tuesday during the ongoing engagement and Sensitization visit by the Industrial Crisis […]
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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 […]