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Makinde: Oyo’s Investment in Tourism Is Paying Off … Commissions KAP Film Village & Resort in Igbojaye

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has affirmed that his administration’s commitment to expanding the state’s economy through tourism is yielding results. Speaking on Saturday during the commissioning of Kunle Afolayan Productions’ Film Village and Resort in Igbojaye, the governor said the initiative marks a major milestone in the state’s tourism development. He described the project…

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NANS Vow To Resist Acts Capable of Disrupting Academic Activities in FUOYE

..Warns SSANU Western Zone against Industrial Action Threat Angered by the threat issued by the National Vice President, Western Zone of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Abdussobur Olayiwola Salaam, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone, has vowed to resist any act capable of disrupting the smooth academic calendar of the…

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NANS Expresses Satisfaction with FUOYE Council’s Resolutions

…urges Varsity Council to initiate a peace, reconciliation committee The Leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has expressed her satisfaction with the decisions of the Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) over the allegation of sexual harassment leveled against the Vice-Chancellor , Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina by…

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FUOYE clears air on demise of student

The attention of the Directorate of Health Services,Federal University,OYE-EKITI has been drawn to the erroneous publication on different social media handles, concerning the unfortunate incident that occurred in the University on Tuesday, the 8th day of April, 2025, that resulted in the death of our dearly beloved Student, of the Department of Plant Science and…

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Don’t bring any protest to FUOYE, SSANU factional group warns western zonal branch

…Caution Western Zone Leadership to Steer Clear of University Affairs More than 50 members of a factional group of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have publicly dissociated themselves from both the local caucus led by Mr Benjamin Faleye and the Western Zonal leadership under Dr Abdussobur…

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Oyo Govt Sets Standard Borehole Drilling Fee Per Meter

The Oyo State Government has established standardized regulations and fixed a control price of ₦14,000 per meter for the drilling of groundwater abstraction, commonly known as borehole drinking water, across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Arc. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, disclosed this during an interactive meeting between the Ministry and stakeholders in groundwater…

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Dissecting Makinde’s Primary Healthcare Revolution

By Balqees Onadiran A thriving society is easily identifiable by its strong healthcare system, which ensures that citizens remain healthy, productive, and capable of contributing to national development. In Nigeria, however, the healthcare system is often inadequate, worsened by the increasing brain drain in the health sector. Therefore, in a country where healthcare infrastructure is…

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Senator Alli illuminates Ibarapa with solar streetlights

By Akeem Abas Residents of Ibarapa zone in Oyo South now enjoy improved night mobility, thanks to solar-powered streetlights installed by Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) across three local governments. The solar project aims to enhance safety, stimulate local economies, and address infrastructure needs in Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa North, and Ibarapa East, covering several wards…

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Girls’ Education, Women Empowerment Crucial For Development – Titilayomi Ahmadu Tasks Alaafin

…..Felicitates Senator Sunmonu on Birthday A female entrepreneur and Founder of Women’s Organization of Resources, Knowledge and Skills (W.O.R.K.S), Mrs Titilayomi Ahmadu has called on the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade to focus on campaigning for girl-child education and women empowerment in Yorubaland. Ahmadu, who is a member of the Ladoke Akintola…

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‘We Know You Will Not Let Yorubas Down,” ICIR Felicitates Alaafin

Members of International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) have congratulated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade who was coronated on Saturday as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. The Council urged him to use all means available to protect the sanctity of Yoruba’s cultural and traditional values, so as to uphold the global respect…

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