August 26, 2025 — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially proceeded on leave and temporarily transferred executive responsibilities to his deputy, Bayo Lawal. The handover, confirmed on Monday, is in line with constitutional provisions ensuring seamless governance in the governor’s absence. While the duration of the leave was not immediately disclosed, sources within the
Ibadan, Nigeria — August 15, 2025 | Parts of Ibadan were thrown into panic on Friday after a fire broke out at Fresh FM, one of the city’s most popular radio stations. The incident was first made public through an urgent appeal on social media by Ibadan-based media personality Arugbobois, who called on residents to
The Women in Agricultural Technical Education and Apprenticeships (WATEA) project has officially concluded after two impactful years of empowering youths in Oyo State through agricultural training and technical education. The initiative, jointly sponsored by the French Government, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and the Oyo State Government, trained over 1,000 students from Ladoke
IBADAN, Nigeria – July 17, 2025 – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has affirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a political platform with freedom of association, stating that individuals are at liberty to join or exit the party without restrictions. Governor Makinde made the remarks while responding to recent defections and political realignments
Ibadan, July 8, 2025 — Oyo State has successfully delivered 368.9 kilometres of road infrastructure in the two-year phase of its Omituntun 2.0 development plan, the Commissioner for Public Works, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, announced during a press briefing at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan . Mogbonjubola highlighted that this road network expansion is a key component of Governor Seyi Makinde’s
Ibadan, July 2, 2025 — The Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has convicted two social media personalities, Bukola Rufai and Abdulateef Jimoh, for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act by abusing the Nigerian currency in viral videos posted online. Justice Uche Agomoh, who presided over the case, found the defendants guilty
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan, after the late former governor and elder statesman, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, in recognition of his immense contributions to the institution and the development of education in the state. The renaming was announced on Thursday, June 20, 2025, during an interdenominational commendation service
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced significant successes in its anti-smuggling operations, including the interception of illicit drugs which have now been formally handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking at a press briefing held at the Command Headquarters in Ibadan, the Customs Area Controller,
IBADAN – June 5, 2025 The Governor of Oyo State on Wednesday received Muslim leaders from across the state who paid him a courtesy visit following the Eid prayers, as part of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Welcoming the delegation at the Government House, the Governor expressed his appreciation for the visit and commended the peaceful coexistence
The Oyo State Government has commenced the connection of potable water to the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan, as part of its strategic infrastructure upgrade to support the airport’s transformation into a modern international travel hub. The Chairman of the Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo, confirmed the development on Monday during an
