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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has reiterated the determination of his administration to ensure that every part of the state is safe and secure. The governor gave this assurance in a statement issued on Thursday in commemoration of the first anniversary of the explosion that rocked Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue, Bodija area of Ibadan. The governor, while praying for the repose of those who lost their lives in the incident, called on the citizens to join hands with the government in securing the state. “As a government we are doing all we can to make the state…

The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State deepened after a court ruling led to the emergence of a factional leadership that has pledged allegiance to the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The ruling de-recognised congresses that produced executive committee members loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister Nyesom Wike. On January 13, the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, presided over by Justice Stephen Jumbo, issued a restraining order preventing the ward, local government, and state executive committees led by State Chairman, Aaron Chukwuemeka from functioning as the party’s executives. The ruling followed an interlocutory…

PRESS RELEASE. ON REC The Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde FNSE. DSc. GSSRS has graciously approved the offer of appointment to Nine Hundred and Two Officers into various Cadres in the Mainstream of the Civil Service of Oyo State. The recruitment which is first of it’s kind in the history of Oyo State covers about sixty cadres across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. This is inclusive of Education Officers for thirty five teaching subject areas in schools under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. According to the Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alh. Chief…

The lawmaker representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state at the national assembly, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Dhikrullahi Olajide, has reiterated his commitment to an inclusive and all-encompassing representation, that prioritizes the welfare and development of his constituents. Hon. Olajide disclosed this, while outlining his expectations for the new year, at a solemn prayer session to commence the 2025 plenary session. The prayers, according to his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha, which was held simultaneously at his national assembly office in abuja and his constituency office in Ibadan is aimed at dedicating the successes of…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, presented a brand new car to Major Rasaki Salawu (Rtd), the pioneer Director of Operations, Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC). The car presentation was in recognition of the contribution of the retired military officer to the traffic management sector in the state in particular and the country as a whole. The presentation formed part of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration which took place at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. While presenting the car, Governor Makinde said, “They told me about the difficulty that you have getting around because…

The chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology, and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Dhikrullahi Olajide, has described,as a significant development aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s digital economy, the United States government’s award of a $2.095 million grant to support the deployment of 90,000 kilometers of new fiber optic backbone infrastructure across Nigeria. The announcement was made during the inaugural US-Nigeria Technology Dialogue, held on January 10, 2025, in Washington,D.C. The high-level roundtable, hosted by US Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell, had in attendance, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Dhikrullahi Olajide, alongside, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun…

Professor Dahud Shangodoyin, the Commissioner in Charge of Oyo State’s Ministry of Public Works & Transport joined others on Tuesday to celebrate with Parrot Xtra Media Network boss, Ambassador Olayinka Agboola on the fifth anniversary of his popular Radio Show, Parrot Xtra Hour on Splash 105.5fm, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. Prof Shangodoyin who was also the celebrity guest on the day’s episode of the show used the opportunity to pray for both Parrot Xtra Media Network, Splash 105.5fm and Lagelu 96.7fm. Said the Professor of Statistics: “I am happy to be here today to mark…

The Kebbi State Police Command has announced that its officer rejected a ₦1,060,000 bribe offered by suspects in the state. This was stated in a release signed by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, and made available to the media in the state on Tuesday. According to the statement, “On January 13, 2025, at about 1800hrs, one Umaru Garba ‘m’ aged 53yrs of Dangandu village, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji Mamman ‘m’ aged 51yrs of Maimaichi village, all of Arewa LGA, and Usman Muhammadu ‘m’ aged 50yrs of Bakaramba village in Argungu LGA, conspired and offered the sum of One Million and…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has sanctioned nine Deposit Money Banks with fines totalling N1.35bn for failing to ensure cash availability via Automated Teller Machines during the festive season. Each of the banks was fined N150m following spot checks that revealed non-compliance with the apex bank’s cash distribution guidelines. The affected banks include Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Plc, Keystone Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Globus Bank Plc, Providus Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, United Bank for Africa Plc, and Sterling Bank Plc. The fines will be directly debited from the banks’ accounts with the CBN. In a…

Not long ago, I shared a remarkable testimony about a widow whose life took a dramatic turn for the better, thanks to the massive employment drive initiated by the Oyo State Government. Since that moment, my inbox has been flooded with positive feedback echoing similar stories of transformation. These responses naturally provoke reflection—had such impactful programs been consistently implemented in the past, the narrative of unemployment might have been vastly different today. Instead of grappling with alarming joblessness, we could already be celebrating a near-optimal employment rate. The recent developments in Oyo State, marked by the joyful celebrations of…