Oyo govt moves to sanction defaulters, remove illegal billboards
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo state government, through the state signage and advertising agency, (OYSAA) n Thursday said it will soon embark on an aggressive debt recovery exercise by removing all unauthorized, illegal, and debtor advertising structures in the state. The Director General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Hon. Oludolapo Esho Ajanaku made the disclosure in his office. He...
Fraudulent politicians hiding loot in cryptocurrencies to beat investigative dragnet of anti-graft agencies – EFCC Chair
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has raised the alarm that fraudulent politicians are already perfecting schemes and hiding their loot in cryptocurrencies to beat the investigative dragnets of anti-corruption agencies Noting that virtual assets fraud is on the rise, the EFCC Chairman said stolen funds and unexplained wealth are being warehoused...
OYSIPA is vehicle for economic growth, infrastructure development, poverty alleviation, says DG
By Adeyinka Adeniran Director-General of the Oyo State Investments and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), Mr Tilewa Folami, has highlighted the contributions of his agency to the economic expansion programme of the Governor ‘Seyi Makinde administration as well as its contributions to infrastructure development and lifting residents of the state out of poverty. Folami, who was the guest of newsmen at...
Fast-track constitution review process : Conference of Speakers Chairman urges National Assembly
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the ongoing constitution review process. This, he said became imperative to ensure a timely conclusion of the amendment process. Speaking during the 2025 National Assembly Open Week held at the National Assembly Complex,...
SWHCET inducts MD, Committee members ahead 2025 edition
By Adeyinka Adeniran Ahead of the 2025 edition of its annual stakeholders conference/AGM, the Southwest Housing Construction Exhibition and Trade has inducted its new Managing Director and planning committee members The event is scheduled to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State between October 7 - 8 2025. Welcoming the new Managing Director, Directors, members of the planning committee and guests at the event,...
Poverty alleviation: We’ve touched 1.1m indigent families in Oyo- Women Affairs Commissioner
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun on Wednesday said that her Ministry has been working hard to bring to reality Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision of taking the people of Oyo State from poverty to prosperity. She noted that the Ministry set for itself the target of impacting two million indigent family units,...
Oyo to procure two aircrafts for N7.7bn, approves N83billion for ICR, N2bn other roads
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State Executive Council on Tuesday approved the sum of N7,763,360,000 for the procurement of two aircraft to boost security in the state. The two light aircraft, DA 42 MNG model, according to the government are Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, with sophisticated surveillance gadgets capable of identifying targets from high and low altitudes. This is as the...
Oyo Assembly service commission opens recruitment portal for prospective applicants
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission has officially opened its online portal for recruitment, inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals seeking employment within the Oyo State Legislative Service. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Femi Okedoyin, the recruitment exercise targets several key administrative and technical roles across 33 categories. The move,...
Makinde promises support as measles, rubella vaccination sets to kick off in Oyo
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed the readiness of his government to collaborate with the Centre for Well-being Integrated Nutrition Solution (CWINS) towards achieving the total vaccination of children aged 9 months to 15 years in the state against measles and rubella. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday, when he received the Wife, Mrs Tamunominini...
Olubadan: Eze Ndigbo of Yorubaland commiserates with Makinde, Ibadan over demise of Oba Olakulehin
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Eze Ndigbo of Ibadan and Yorubaland, Dr. James Oramadike, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the people of Ibadan, and the entire family of the 43rd Olubadan, the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Corenews reports that the monarch joined his ancestors on July 7, this year, at the age of 90, and...
