Bill solidifying Alaafin as Permanent Chairman, Oyo Council of Obas for 2nd reading at Oyo Assembly
By Adeyinka Adeniran Barring last minute change, the Oyo State House of Assembly will deliberate on the second reading of the Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025 at its plenary session today (Thursday, May 15). The proposed legislation seeks to reaffirm and institutionalize the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent authority and presiding chairman of the Council of...
NACJ Congratulates Bishop Aremu on 35th Anniversary in Ministry
...Commends him for support for association By Adeyinka Adeniran The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) Oyo State chapter has congratulated the General Overseer, Christ The Light Ministry Incorporated, Ibadan, Bishop Solomon Aremu on the ministry's 35th anniversary. In a statement issued on behalf of the chairman of the association, Lekan Shobo Shobowale, by the Public Relations Officer, Adeola Badru, it was...
Oyo Assembly to Makinde: honor Yoruba Theatre Legend, Lere Paimo
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State House of Assembly has passed a motion to honor and celebrate veteran Yoruba actor, Chief Lere Paimo, popularly known as Eda Onile Ola, for his outstanding contributions to the promotion of Yoruba culture through theatre. The Assembly made the call on Wednesday at its Yoruba plenary session while deliberating on a motion presented in by the...
Bodija explosion: Oyo govt approves N4.5 billion for victims, justifies cabinet reshufflement
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State Government has approved the sum of N4.5 billion as financial support to the survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion which occurred on January 16, 2024. This decision was taken at the Executive Council meeting, which held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor's office on Wednesday. According to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the...
Alleged corruption: Group calls for Akume’s suspension
By Adeyinka Adeniran A Non Governmental Organization, Voice of the Voiceless Nigerian has demanded the immediate suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume over allegations of N80 billion fraud. The group said the SGF's involvement in such a large-scale financial scandal undermines the current administration's anti-corruption efforts. The organization while reaffirming its support for President...
Two UI students win French Embassy’s ‘Get creative with plastic’ challenge
By Adeyinka Adeniran The University of Ibadan has achieved a remarkable milestone as two of its students emerged winners in the "Get Creative with Plastic" Challenge, a part of the French Embassy’s Plastic Free Campus Awareness Initiative. UI was one of the ten Nigerian universities selected to participate in the initiative which is funded by the French Embassy Fund (FEF) Project. The...
Oyo launches export-ready food products
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo state government has launched export-ready, value-added food products aimed at boosting agro-industrialization and expanding the state’s footprint in regional and continental trade. Products unveiled by the Agricultural Exporting Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society, held at the Conference Room, Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Secretariat Agodi, Ibadan were processed yam, cassava and plantain flour packaged for...
Oyo Assembly make case for resuscitation of trailer parks for safety, economic benefits
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the state government to resuscitate trailer parks in Ogbomoso and in other locations across the state. This according to the House is to ensure improved road safety and enhance the economic benefits of the state. The call was contained in a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere state constituency,...
Oyo Assembly seeks more security measures in hotels, restaurants, guest houses across state
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the Executive arm of government to implement a standardised guest registration process that includes valid identification verification and the maintenance of up - to - date guest logs accessible to authorised personnel into hotels and guesthouses across the state. The lawmakers made the call as part of resolves on a...
Birthday : Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Rejoices With Ogbomoso North Lawmaker, Oluranti Oyewo-Michael BOOM
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended warm birthday wishes to Hon. Oluranti Oyewo-Michael BOOM, the lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North State Constituency. In a heartfelt congratulatory message, the Speaker described Hon. BOOM as a passionate and committed female lawmaker in the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly. "Happy birthday to a...
