The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, inaugurated the digitalisation of its traffic management system. At the inauguration in Ibadan, Gov. Seyi Makinde said the digitalisation, in partnership with Globacom Limited, embodied his administration’s vision to leverage technology in addressing challenges of governance. The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi,…

A foremost broadcaster and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi; the Media Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju; the Chief Executive Officer, Wellsradio, Evangelist Lillian Bademosi,

Many, many matters appear every now and then in our clime. We are a rich and poor country at the same time – depending of course on what one is observing. And to observe what one wants to observe or is observing dispassionately is a task that is not easy.

Affected residents of the Bodija bomb blast have lamented that they are yet to receive the promised compensation. 

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State Council, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde over the upward review of pensions in the state. The commendation is contained in a statement jointly signed by the union's chairman, Mr. Osuntade Ayoade, and the Secretary, Dr. Olusegun Abatan, on Wednesday in Ibadan. "We wish to inform our revered…

In an escalation of the ongoing controversy surrounding the appointment of a new Alaafin of Oyo, five prominent kingmakers and their preferred candidate, Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, have issued a 30-day ultimatum to Governor Seyi Makinde. Through their legal representative, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Kunle Sobaloju, they demanded that Governor Makinde reverse the appointment of…

Members of the Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) and victims of the January 16, 2024, explosion, which claimed five lives and destroyed over 77 buildings on Adeyi Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, are still awaiting government assistance a year after the tragedy.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the offer of appointment to 902 officers into various cadres in the mainstream of the Civil Service of the state. The recruitment covers about 60 cadres across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. This is inclusive of Education Officers for 35 teaching subject areas in schools under the Ministry…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde reiterated on Wednesday his administration's commitment to partnering with local and foreign investors for the development and economic prosperity of the state. The governor stated this while receiving a delegation of Chinese businessmen and investors in his conference room, Office of the Governor, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor, while welcoming…

Kingmakers in Oyo, known as the Oyomesi, have challenged Governor Seyi Makinde to present any evidence he has against them in court and refrain from what they described as his campaign of calumny against their personalities. Recall that Makinde, in disregard to the recommendation of the Oyomesi’s nomination of Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, appointed a new…

Princes from nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, officially presented the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to the 46th Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade, indicating his formal ascension to the throne of his forebears.