Oyo State
1 Jan
Gov. Seyi Makinde on Monday sought the support of the people of Oyo State in his efforts to grow the economy of the state.
1 Jan
The Oyo State Government has flagged off the disbursement of the N1b Agric Support Loan to farmers across the seven geopolitical zones of the state under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER).
29 Dec
Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, yesterday, donated N10 million on behalf of the state government and a personal donation of N1 million to support the appeal fundraising for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.
29 Dec
Oyo State Governor and Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared three days of state mourning for the deceased Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
18 Dec
No fewer than two persons were injured in an early morning fire incident that occurred on Monday at the residence of late former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala in Ogbomosho, Oyo State.
8 Dec
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has given global recognition to the yearly Sango Festival and added it to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
5 Dec
The National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS) has underscored the need for collaboration on data collection, analysis and effective dissemination to empower decision-makers at all levels of government. The Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer, NBS, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, stated this in Ibadan on Tuesday at the opening of the 2nd Bi-Annual Meeting of…
5 Dec
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday presented a budget of N434. 2 billion for 2024 to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. According to Makinde, the budget is made up of N222.3 billion for capital expenditure, and N211.8 billion for recurrent expenditure. Presenting the budget tagged: “Budget of Economic Recovery”,…
30 Nov
Oyo State Government has said that the Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in the state will be specially upgraded to 24 hours service centres.
16 Nov
The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), Oyo State chapter, has expressed dismay over the delay in receiving the state government's wage award promised by Governor Seyi Makinde.
14 Nov
Suspected armed bandits, yesterday, killed one person and kidnapped two others in Sepeteri, Saki East Local Council of Oyo State. The Guardian learnt that the incident occurred inside the Old Oyo National Park. According to a source, some residents and local vigilante officials, however, engaged the bandits in a gun duel, which led to the rescue…
13 Nov
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has said works will soon begin on Agbowo Shopping Complex, saying the project remains important to his administration as it is part of its agenda to resuscitate the state’s assets.
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