Oyo state

The Oyo State government has come out to say that it has begun community reporting that will name and shame anyone who violates COVID-19 guidelines via the use of Geographical Information System (GIS). The Chairperson, Oyo State COVID-19 Containment and Decontamination Project, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo revealed this in Ibadan today ...

The Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19 has come out to say that the isolation centres run by the state are yet to record any fatality since the pandemic started. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Taiwo Adisa revealed this recently. According to him, this has been ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to say that his government would remain steadfast as it tries to improve the state’s economy via agribusiness venture. He recently revealed that he would do everything possible to prevent the rural and urban migration of youths from the state. According to ...

The Oyo State Executive Council, headed by Governor Seyi Makinde has scrapped the 3rd term of the 2019/2020 session for primary and secondary school students. The council recently approved a new academic calendar to guide the resumption of schools and other associated educational activities at a recent meeting. According to ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to say that a hygienic environment is important in his state. He recently set up a new environmental task force to curb environmental nuisance and indiscriminate dumping of refuse in Oyo. According to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr. Bashir Bello, ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to confirm that the state has recorded 2,106 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections. He recently revealed that 1,080 have tested negative and have since been discharged. According to him, 22 people have died so far in the state, so residents should continue ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have come out to say that there is no division in the party. The party’s Chairman, Chief Akin Oke revealed this via a recent statement issued today in Ibadan. According to him, the rumor mongers are trying to make APC appear fragmented, ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to sympathize with the victims of flooding in Ibadan. The governor simply revealed that the menace would be curbed once the ongoing projects in the state are completed in the next 18 months. According to him, his government has started the channelization ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to say that his government has been under pressure to deliver since they took over. This is coming as Governor Seyi recently marked one year in office. According to him, Oyo residents need to exercise patience because the first year for every ...

Oyo State Government has come out to say that it has not lifted the ban on public gathering. Mr. Jide Ajani, the Special Adviser to Gov. Seyi Makinde on Media revealed this to newsmen in Ibadan today. According to him, the statement saying Gov. Makinde has finally decided to allow ...

The Oyo State House of Assembly has warned Governor Seyi Makinde to focus on the porous nature of the state’s boundaries and extend testing to those border areas. The assembly revealed this amid reports of the continued entry of foreign nationals into the state via boundaries in Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to say that the state government has decided on making the use of face mask compulsory because it is the best way to prevent, contain and control the spread of coronavirus. Speaking at a recent press briefing today, Seyi disclosed that the ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has said his government will not pull down any property for road construction in the state without reaching out to the owners and compensating them very well. Seyi Makinde revealed this recently during an assessment tour of the abandoned Benbo-Apata road on the Akala Expressway ...

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed and his Interior counterpart, Rauf Aregbesola recently visited the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, to honour him on his 49th coronation anniversary. As part of activities to celebrate his 49th coronation anniversary, renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has begged the people to the state to unite with his administration to make the state greater in 2020. He revealed this in a recent statement issued in Ibadan on Tuesday by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. According to Gov ...

Governor Seyi Makinde has come out to say that he can break some toes if it would help his determination to serve the people of Oyo State. Governor Seyi, who revealed this as he spoke at the thanksgiving service to mark his 52nd birthday, said he would keep fighting for ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has revealed the reason for deciding not to chase traders off the streets of the state, without creating an alternative for them. Gov Makinde said this at the Oja Oba Central Mosque, Ibadan, during a special prayer to commemorate his 52nd birthday. According to the ...

Association of Local Governments Chairmen of Nigeria ALGON, Oyo State chapter, has begged Governor Seyi Makinde to be prepared to take constructive criticism because no administration can thrive without a formidable opposition. ALGON also urged him to obey the subsisting judgment of the Oyo State High Court and the Supreme ...

Ex Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi has come out to say that he did better than past governors in the state in terms of the infrastructural development and service delivery he unveiled during his 8 years in office. Ajimobi, who revealed this during a live radio programme in Ibadan, ...

Adebola Ladoja,Son of �former Governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, lost his life on Thursday in a ghastly�accident�on the Eko Bridge,Lagos. He was driving a Golf�saloon car�and was said to be on his way to Lagos Island when a Daf truck rammed into his car.The driver of the truck was ...