The Oyo State Government has issued a stern warning to students, school administrators, and invigilators against engaging in examination malpractice as the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) gets underway across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Salihu Adelabu, made this known during an unscheduled inspection of
Ibadan, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 — In a renewed effort to combat insecurity and criminal activity, the Oyo State Government has announced plans to enforce a regulation that will bar commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, from operating without officially issued coded jackets. The initiative, unveiled as part of the state’s broader
The Oyo State Government has approved a ₦4.5 billion financial assistance package for victims of the January 16, 2024, Bodija explosion. The decision was reached during the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. This new round of funding is aimed
In a determined move to mitigate the impact of flooding and enhance infrastructural development across Oyo State, the state government has commenced the dredging of 11 rivers identified as flood-prone, particularly ahead of the ongoing rainy season. This proactive measure follows predictions by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet),
