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Globacom on Monday ended its customer-reward promo, with the presentation of a new Kia Rio car, generating sets, and sewing machines to its subscribers at its headquarter in Ringroad, Ibadan, Oyo state. The event was graciously attended by the Deputy Governor of Oyo state, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal. It equally featured popular Yoruba Nollywood actors and actress, including Odunlade Adekola; Bimbo Thomas, Toyin Abraham, and Tunde Usman, also known as Okele. Speaking with newsmen shortly after presentation of prizes to winners, the Deputy Governor noted that Globacom has kept its promise to always appreciate its subscribers by giving out…

The Oyo State Government, today inaugurated the committee set up for the coronation ceremony of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo. In a statement issued from the office of the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the inaugural meeting was presided over by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo. Among the committee members, are four members of the Oyo State cabinet, including the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, Hon. Ademola Ojo and Prince Dotun…

Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has been actively involved in rehabilitating roads in Ibadan in recent times. The Oyo State Government commenced the major road rehabilitation projects in key areas of Ibadan with the aim to improve transportation and the socio-economics of the state capital. From Yemetu to Bodija to UI Junction to Beere-Molete-Popoyemoja Roads, from Oke Ado to Oke Bola-Dugbe-Sango, the rehabilitations in Ibadan metropolis have been quite impressive. Beyond rhetoric, the state government under the leadership of Gov. Makinde has been working tirelessly to improve the road network in the state. The administration began the improvement of road…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the chairman of Fresh FM, Dr Olayinka Joel Ayefele, on the occasion of his 57th birthday. The governor, who described Ayefele as a brother, friend and a wonderful personality, hailed him for making so much impact on humanity in the last few decades. He equally prayed to God to grant the ace broadcast and gospel artiste more years and good health. He said: “Today, I felicitate my brother and friend, Dr Yinka Ayefele, on the occasion of his 57th birthday. “A wonderful personality, Dr Ayefele has taught everyone that a setback should…

As part of Oyo State Government’s ongoing effort to upgrade the Samuel Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, to international standard, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, turned the sod for a new Terminal Building that will accommodate at least one million passengers annually. Chairman of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Upgrade Committee and former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Mr Bimbo Adekanmbi, who performed the foundation-laying ceremony, said the effort is another giant leap forward and a crucial component of the airport upgrade plan. He maintained that the new Terminal Building, which will be constructed by Messrs Craneburg…

The PDP Governors’ Forum convened its first monthly meeting of 2025 today, Friday, January 31, at the Government House, Asaba, Delta State. Where the Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde was duly represented by his deputy Barrister Abdulraheem adebayo Lawal. Following extensive deliberations, the Forum issued the following communiqué: 1. State and National Review: The Forum assessed the performance of PDP-led states and reviewed national developments at the close of 2024. Acknowledging the significant socio-economic, security, and infrastructure challenges confronting Nigeria, the Forum commended PDP governors for implementing policies that alleviated hardships and laid a foundation for sustainable development.…

The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has laid the foundation for the new International Terminal of the Samuel Ladoke International Airport, Ibadan. This was revealed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade following the ceremony marking the commencement of the second phase of the Upgrade of Ibadan airport to International standard in Ibadan today. The commissioner stated that the development was in continuation of the milestone achieved on September 18, 2024, with the groundbreaking event for the upgrade of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport to international standards He noted that during the…

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee, Service Chiefs in Oyo State, Board of Odu’a Investment Company and the Director-General, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, Charles Odii, on Thursday, visited the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde over the demise of his brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. The individuals and groups visited the governor separately. Chief Obasanjo, who got to the Ikolaba home of Governor Makinde around 7.20 a.m. in the company of the Director-General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Simeon Ehui, and…

Our attention has been drawn to the falsehood peddled in the publication of Sahara Reporters titled “Suspected Herders raid LAUTECH students’ off-campus hostels in Oyo, Reportedly kill two . There is no iota of truth in the story as no student of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, has been reportedly killed in the nearest past. There have been cases of armed robbery in some parts of the students area but that is been frontally addressed as the University authority is collaborating with security agencies and local government authorities to ensure regular patrol of the area. As we…

*…As OWLPF Founder, Ojewale describes Ajibola Lawal as a kind philanthropist, achiever* The Wife of Oyo State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Ajibola Lawal, has urged widows not to succumb to depression but to remain steadfast in their faith and embrace life with optimism. She made this appeal on Wednesday at an empowerment programme organized by the Onimole Widows and the Less Privileged Forum in the Ibadan North East Local Government Area of the state. Mrs. Ajibola Lawal, who was accompanied by the wife of the commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Yeye Fauziat Adelabu, and the Supervisory Councillor for…