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We Have Uplifted Oyo Civil Service to Higher Level – Oyo Govt

Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has disclosed that the present administration in the State has uplifted the Civil/Public Service in the State to higher level. In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital said the State Government has sponsored civil servants to Courses at National and International…

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OLUBADAN HOSTS FIRST ROYAL RAMADAN LECTURE

In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan and in the promotion of religious tolerance, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I) organized the first-ever Ramadan lecture by an Olubadan at his palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Saturday. The historic and significant event, hosted by a Christian monarch for…

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90 People, Not 500, Affected in Alesinloye Market Fire, Say Victims

●As Oyo Government Orders Full Enumeration and Verification Victims of Tuesday’s fire incident at Alesinloye Market, Ibadan, have clarified that approximately 90 people, not 500 as reported in some media outlets, were affected by the fire. In response, the Oyo State Government has directed all victims to cooperate with the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency…

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Subair’s Death: I’ve lost a friend, confidant- Senator Alli mourns

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of All Progressives Congress(APC) stalwart and former Majority Leader, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kehinde Subair. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. The…

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Oyo Government Assures Quality on Iseyin-Saki Road Rehabilitation

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a high-quality rehabilitation of the 83.82-kilometre Iseyin-Okaka-Saki Road. The government emphasized that the project is being meticulously supervised by Resident Engineers from the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transport. In a statement released on Thursday, the government assured residents that the ongoing limited…

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Senator Alli sympathises with victims of Aleshinloye market inferno

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sympathy over the devastating fire incident that ravaged Aleshinloye Market on Tuesday night, destroying no fewer than 100 shops and goods worth millions of naira. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday…

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World Water Day: Honoring Micheal Ale’s Transformative Impact on Nigeria’s Water Resources

As the world observes World Water Day on March 22, 2025, stakeholders across Nigeria’s water sector gather to recognize this crucial occasion. Among those deserving celebration is Engr. Micheal Ale, a visionary whose profound contributions to water resource development have reshaped the landscape of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Nigeria and beyond. Engr. Michael…

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Fuel Prices Set to Drop as Landing Cost Falls to N774/Litre

The landing cost of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Nigeria has declined to N774.82 per litre, falling below Dangote Refinery’s ex-depot price of N825 per litre, according to data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). A recent MEMAN report revealed that the estimated import parity into tanks has dropped by N152.56, or…

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Adanla Launches Annual Ramadan Lecture In Honor Of Late Father, Maiden Edition Holds Wednesday At 12pm

As part of the initiatives to immortalise the memories of his late father, the CEO of Afia Construction & Building Engineering Consultancy Services Ltd., Engr. Abduljelyl Adekunle Karheem MCIArb, MCIOB, МСАВЕ, has announced the commencement of ‘Alhaji Boladale Alade Adanla Annual Ramadan Lecture’. The maiden edition of the lecture will hold on Wednesday, March 12,…

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Trial of Queen Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat Takes Unexpected Turn

The legal proceedings involving Naomi Silekunola, former queen of the Ooni of Ife, along with Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Adigbo FM in Ibadan, and Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, have taken a new twist as the court has postponed the trial for two weeks, leaving the accused in limbo. The trio faces…

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