Auxiliary: case adjourned offrecord due to judge absence
By Adeyinka Adeniran An Oyo state High Court on Wednesday adjourned off record to June 11, 2025, for adoption in trial within trial, a case involving a former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi. The trial which was suppose to continue at Court 7 could not as a result of the...
Conference of Speakers rejects House Committee summons, asserts state legislative independence
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has formally rejected the recent summons issued by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions to the Honourable Speakers of the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly. The summons purportedly based on petitions from a civil society group, Guardians of Democracy and the Rule of Law is...
Problem of uniting Nigeria is the making of elite for selfish reasons- Makinde
...Assures of peaceful resolution of boundary dispute between Oyo, Osun communities By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Wednesday said the problem of uniting Nigeria is not with the common people, but making of the ruling class. He accused the ruling class whom he referred to as elites, as been behind the divisions among the people noting that they...
Hajj: Makinde gives timeline for airlift intending pilgrims from Ibadan International Airport
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday said intending pilgrims performing the 2026 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be airlifted directly from the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Alakia, Ibadan. He gave the timeline during the farewell ceremony for the state intending pilgrims at the Hajj Camp, Olodo, Ibadan, where he also called on them...
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Celebrates Iwajowa Lawmaker, Anthony Ogunsola at 50, Wishes Him Long Life
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Anthony Ogunsola, the esteemed representative of Iwajowa State Constituency, on his 50th birthday. In his goodwill message, the Speaker rejoiced with the lawmaker, wishing him continued strength, wisdom, and success. "On behalf of the Oyo State House of Assembly, I...
Insecurity: Afenifere Youth calls for increased collaboration between security agencies, setting of Southwest JTF
By Adeyinka Adeniran Security stakeholders on Tuesday called for coordinated action among all relevant authorities, including the federal and state governments, security agencies, border control Institutions, and traditional leaders, to increase collaboration between Immigration Services and local communities to monitor illegal entry and movement. Additionally, the stakeholders called for a coordinated operations to dismantle criminal networks operating across the Southwest state...
Oyo trains officers of 33 LGAs on 2025 budget preparation
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has commenced strategic preparations for the 2025 fiscal year with a comprehensive training programme for top officers of the 33 local government areas in the state. The four-day training, held at the Local Government Staff Training School, State Secretariat, Ibadan, was designed to align the LGAs’ budgeting processes with the National Chart of Accounts (NCOA),...
Olatunbosun urges indigenes to unite for Ibadan state creation
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr.Wasiu Olatunbosun, has urged all sons and daughters of Ibadan to unite in supporting the creation of Ibadan State, stating that it is a long standing aspiration towards ensuring political recognition and accelerated development for the ancient city. The Commissioner disclosed this at 2025 edition of the annual Ibadan Week...
Makinde announces cabinet reshuffle
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Monday announced a reshuffling of his cabinet. The governor, made the disclosure in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. According to the letter, the reshuffle will see the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barr. Seun Ashamu, move to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, while...
Oyo intensifies crackdown on illegal mining, enforces Executive Order, launches JTF to safeguard host communities
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo state government has ramped up efforts to combat illegal mining and protect host communities by launching a Joint Task Force on illegal mining. The efforts is part of measure at enforcing Executive Order 001/2023, signaling a comprehensive crackdown on unauthorized mining activities and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks. At separate events held at Babaaro, Igbeti and Iseyin City Hall,...
