Bodija explosion: Makinde’s words as a healing balm ||By Sulaimon Olanrewaju
The people who cluttered around the place were in a state of flux; their moods switched nearly every minute from apprehension to bewilderment, despondency, anxiety, helplessness, resentment and back to…
Exco Briefing : Oyo Govt approves contracts for 84.7km Ibadan inner roads
ByRahmanTaofeeq …To release N1.3bn counterpart fund for 2023 UBEC projects Barely two weeks after Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, promised the kick-start of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of internal roads…
OYOSUBEB: NUT, Head-Teachers, Stakeholders Hail Gov. Makinde Over Adeniran’s Reappointment
ByRahmanTaofeeq Professional bodies including the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria, AOPSHON, and the Forum of Education Secretaries have hailed the Oyo State…
I’m ready to risk my life to secure release of Oriire abductees — Makinde
By Rahman Taofeeq, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared his readiness to make any sacrifice, including risking his own life, to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted…
Oyo Govt demolishes building used as criminal hideout, arms storehouse(photos)
By Rahman Taofeeq, As part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime, curb kidnapping and ensure safety of lives and properties of all and sundry, Oyo State Government has demolished…
Hijrah: Like King Najashi, like Governor Makinde ||•By Sulaimon Olanrewaju
Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) testimony about Najashi, the Christian King of Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea), was the crowning glory of his eventful reign. The Holy Prophet (PBUH), who was experiencing…
Hijrah : Dotun Sanusi ‘Ilaji’ to host Oyo League of Imams and Alfas, Holds Annual Prayer for Tinubu, Nigeria, on Saturday
The League of Imams and Alfas across Oyo State has announced plans to hold its annual Muharram prayer programme, bringing together Islamic clerics, traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders…
Just In: Makinde Reshuffles Cabinet, Swears in New Head of Service, Two Commissioners
The Oyo State Governor, engineer Seyi Makinde, has sworn in the newly appointed Head of Service, Dr. Adenike Fasina, alongside two Commissioners, Dr. Idowu Oyeleke and Barrister Ayobami Ojo, at…
Makinde felicitates Muslims on Hijrah 1448
By Rahman Taofeeq, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared Tuesday, 16 June, 2026, as a work-free day in the state in commemoration of the new Islamic Calendar Year, Hijrah…
Breaking: Oyo Govt Declares Tuesday, June 16th Hijrah Public holiday
The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday 16th June 2026 a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1448AH. In a press release signed by…
No Lakurawa terror!sts movement into Oyo state, Police debunks viral video
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a viral video alleging that about 300 members of the Lakurawa terror!st group were moving into the state, describing the content as false,…
Bandits allegedly hand over General Rabe’s body, escape unchallenged
Heavily armed bandits have reportedly released the body of General Rabe in Katsina State and moved into a nearby forest area in Matazu Local Government Area without confrontation, according to…
Oriire abductions: Bauchi gov visits Makinde, canvasses security architecture rejig
By Rahman Taofeeq, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Sunday, visited Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, at his private residence in Ibadan, to sympathise with the people and government…