Oyo says controversy over government house N63.4 billion misplaced
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has justified the proposed spending of N63.4 billion to overhaul the over 70 year old government house. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, gave the explanation in a statement on Saturday. Recall that, the controversy concerning the amount of money to be spent on reconstructing the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan was triggered after a press...
Hijrah 1447AH: Keep up the good work, you’ll be amply rewarded, Makinde charges Muslims
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state, Nigeria and around the world on witnessing the commencement of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. The governor, in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Friday, charged the Muslim Ummah to continue doing the good work, noting that they would surely be...
UNICEF invests $16million to promote children’s rights, partners council bosses on implementation in Oyo
By Adeyinka Adeniran The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has pledged to invest $16 million over three years in Oyo State, to support the state government's efforts in promoting children's rights. The investment aims to improve healthcare, education, and protection for children in the state. According to UNICEF, the investment will be used to implement a three-year working plan in Oyo...
EFCC arrests 34 suspected internet fraudsters
By Adeyinka Adeniran Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 34 suspected internet fraudsters. According to the Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the alleged fraudsters were arrested in the early hours of Monday, June 23, at Iworoko and Ijado areas of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state following credible intelligence about their suspected fraudulent...
UPDATE: Oyo bid Olunloyo farewell as Makinde renames The Polytechnic, Ibadan after ex-governor
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan in honour of a late former governor of the state, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo. Olunloyo, who died on April 6, 2025, was the pioneer Principal of the Polytechnic, while he also served as governor of Oyo State between October 1 and December 31,...
Oyo govt, UNICEF commission solar-powered borehole, toilet facilities in three LGAs
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State government in collaboration with the United Nations' Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commissioned newly completed solar-powered boreholes and toilet facilities at Egbeda, Ona Ara, and Ibarapa East Local Government Areas of the state to improve sanitation and hygiene. While commissioning the projects, the Chairman, Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, Mr Babalola Afobaje, emphasized the...
Makinde renames The Polytechnic Ibadan after late ex-governor, Omololu Olunloyo
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic Ibadan after the late former governor of the state, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo. Recall that the late Governor was the pioneer reactor of the institution. Governor Makinde made the announcement in his brief remarks at the interdenominational commendation service for the late former governor at the Obafemi...
IBEDC: Changing the narratives of Nigeria’s power sector through resilience, strategic vision
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc stands today as a powerful example of resilience, strategic leadership, and transformation within Nigeria’s challenged power sector. As the largest electricity distribution company in Nigeria serving Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara, and parts of Niger, Ekiti, and Kogi States, IBEDC's evolution from chronic underperformance to being named Nigeria’s most improved distribution...
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Rejoices With Youth Commissioner, Wasilat on Her Birthday
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker , Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has congratulated the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Alhaja Wasilat Adegoke as she added another year today. A congratulatory message issued by the Speaker, described the birthday celebrant as an amazing young lady who is making impacts as the Commissioner for Youth and Sports. " I...
Oyo declares Friday public holiday to mark hijrah 1447AH
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State government has declared Friday, June 27th a public holiday to Mark a new Islamic Calendar year, Hijrah 1447AH. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo made the announcement in a circular, dated June 25, 2025, signed and issued on Wednesday. The circular with the title: "Declaration of work free day to mark Hijrah 1447AH" reads...
