Resident doctors at Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso have commenced an indefinite strike following the failure of hospital management and Oyo State government to address their longstanding grievances. The Association of Resident Doctors issued the strike notice on Monday after a three-week ultimatum expired without resolution of key demands including implementation of
The Oyo State government has announced plans to introduce a digital street and house numbering system across the state as part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Omititun 2.0 sustainable development agenda.  The Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Williams Akin-Funmilayo, revealed the initiative on Wednesday during a meeting with Smart City Development Konsult Limited
In a decisive move to restore discipline and promote a conducive learning environment, the Oyo State Government has launched a rigorous crackdown on hooliganism in schools across the state. Alongside this, authorities have introduced a strict ban on the use of mobile phones within school premises to curb distractions and prevent the escalation of disruptive
Ibadan, July 10, 2025 The Oyo State Government has reiterated a strict ban on mobile phones, smartwatches, and Meta-enabled glasses within school premises, especially during examinations, in a bid to stem the tide of digital exam malpractice. During a meeting on Wednesday with education officials, including Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors General of Education, and heads of
As part of preparations for the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Oyo State Government has extended economic relief to its civil and public servants through the distribution of subsidised festive commodities. A total of 2,500 workers benefited from the gesture, which included rams, bags of rice, vegetable oil, and other staple food items. The initiative, which
In a renewed push to reduce the burden of malaria among children, the Oyo State Government has announced plans to administer preventive antimalarial medications to over 270,000 children aged between three and 59 months across six local government areas during the peak transmission season from May to September 2025. The initiative, being implemented in collaboration
