OYSCATECH losses deputy registrar
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora on Friday announced the passing of its Deputy Registrar, Students' Affairs, Mr. Onike Rahman. According to a condolence message signed by the Registrar, Mr. R.F.A. Adeniji, the deceased passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, after being rushed to the hospital for prompt medical attention. The Rector, Prof. Akinola Akinlabi,...
Oyo govt, UNICEF call for stronger legal action against FGM
By Adeyinka Adeniran In a major step towards eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Southern Nigeria, the Oyo state government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called for a strengthened prosecution of Female Genital Mutilation, (FGM) cases across Edo, Ekiti, Osun, Ondo, and Oyo states. This submission was upheld at a 3-day Multi-sectoral Engagement meeting which brought...
Ogundoyin leads Conference of Speakers delegation on Metaverse technology course in China
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria and Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has led a delegation of the Conference on a two week intensive course on metaverse technology cooperation and development mode for belt and road countries in Shanghai, China. The specialized program, hosted by the International Training Centre...
Oyo government bans “sign out” celebrations In schools, reinforces mobile phone prohibition in schools
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has officially banned “sign out” celebrations by final-year students in both public and private schools across the state. This directive comes in response to increasing reports of misconducts, violence, and public disturbances associated with such events. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, during the 2025/2026 pre-resumption meeting with...
Oyo govt pays gratuities to over 8,000 pensioners
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government on Friday said more than 8,545 pensioners have received their gratuities within the last six years. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, made the disclosure during a live appearance at an Ibadan based television station. According to the Commissioner, the remarkable progress was made possible after the government increased the monthly gratuity payment...
Olugbon to Ladoja: Your emergence as Olubadan is a blessing to Oyo State, Nigeria
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Vice chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Francis Alao on Thursday described the emergence of Oba Ladoja, the 44th Olubadan as a blessing to Ibadan land and Oyo State traditional council. He said the whole Oyo State should be happy because history has been made. Oba Alao spoke when he paid a royal congratulatory visit...
Ladoja to Baales: I’ll hold you responsible for everything that happens in your territory
...Says it's an era as a collective responsibility By Adeyinka Adeniran The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has told all community heads (Baales) and compound heads (Mogajis) across the ancient city that they will be held responsible for anything that happens within their domains. Urging the leaders and entire people of the city to see his reign as the era of collective responsibility,...
NASENI-PICTT Launches DELTA-2 Second Call for Proposals
.…As FG Insists on Commercialization of R&D Results to Boost the Economy By Adeyinka Adeniran The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) have launched the second phase of the DELTA-2 Programme-the 2nd Call for Proposals, which will focus on Commercialization of all R&D outcomes in different fields of the economy. The...
HPPC sets to dedicate new church building
By Adeyinka Adeniran His Pavilion Christian Centre, Ibadan has announced that the church is set to dedicate her newly built church building. The church dedication is se to hold in celebration of the church's 10th year anniversary. In a statement released by the Lead Pastor, Rev Niyi Dahunsi, he noted that the church's building dedication is a milestone which marks the beginning...
Oyo set to launch AfCFTA implementation strategy
...Says move'll accelerate state’s economic growth, boost livelihood By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government will launch its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation strategy on Friday, September 12, as part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to expanding Oyo State's economy, boosting trade and improving residents’ livelihoods. Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on International Trade and AfCFTA, Ms. Neo Theodore-Tlhaselo, stated this...
