5 d. ago Circular Road: Property Owners Hail Oyo Govt On Compensation

Property owners affected by the construction of the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road have lauded Oyo State government for commencing the payment of the first tranche of compensation to landowners in Ajota-Alaago axis of the project. Reacting to the payment of compensations, some of the property owners in their separate responses, hailed Governor Seyi Makinde […]

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8 d. ago Oyo Gov’t Begins Phase II Of 50% Tractor Subsidy For Farmers

  Oyo State government has announced the commencement of the second phase of the 50 per cent land ploughing subsidy, known as the Tractorisation Policy as part of its efforts to support smallholder farmers in the state for the 2025 farming season. Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye disclosed this on Thursday […]

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8 d. ago Circular Road: Oyo Gov’t Pays N264m Compensation To Property Owners

The Oyo State government on Thursday commenced the first batch of N264 million as compensation to property owners affected on the Senator Rasheed Adewolu circular road corridor. The presentation of cheques was held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban development, Agodi in Ibadan. LEADERSHIP recalls that the state government […]

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2 w. ago Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion 

Tribune Online Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion  "Safe abortion is not just a health issue but a matter of human dignity, bodily autonomy, and social justice. Ensuring access to safe procedures reduces maternal mortality, prevents unsafe practices, and upholds the rights of individuals to... Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion  Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FG, Oyo gov’t applaud Planet 3R for empowering 97 youths through recycling

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan   The Federal Government and Oyo State Government have commended Planet 3R, an integrated waste recycling and manufacturing firm, for its initiative in empowering 97 youths in Oyo State through a waste-to-wealth program.   Speaking at the Transform West Africa Project’s product demonstration and certification ceremony in Ibadan, Commissioner for Environment […] The post FG, Oyo gov’t applaud Planet 3R for empowering 97 youths through recycling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oyo chamber seeks more govt participation to boost agriculture

The President of Council of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture in Oyo State, Daniel Gbadero has sought active participation of Ministries, Departments and Agencies to unlock agricultural potential in the state. He made this call during a press briefing in preparation for the 2025 EXPOYO, themed: “Achieving Food Security and Economic Stability in Read More

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3 w. ago Introduce school dental visit, directorate of dental services, NDA urges Oyo govt

Tribune Online Introduce school dental visit, directorate of dental services, NDA urges Oyo govt   THE Nigeria Dental Association says a road map to improve oral health in Oyo State would be made easier by introducing school dental visits which will involve dental professional examination of a child’s mouth with the aim of early detection and treatment of dental problems. Chairman, Nigeria Dental Association, Oyo State, Dr Adeola Akintola, […] Introduce school dental visit, directorate of dental services, NDA urges Oyo govt Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Oyo govt begins integration of NSR, NIN into state’s social register

Tribune Online Oyo govt begins integration of NSR, NIN into state’s social register The Oyo State Government has commenced the integration of the National Social Register (NSR) and National Identification Number (NIN) into the State Social Register (SSR) to... Oyo govt begins integration of NSR, NIN into state’s social register Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Oyo Govt Restates Commitment To Sustainable Access To Clean Water

Oyo State government, through the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has joined the global community to mark World Water Day, stressing its commitment to ensuring sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water for citizens. Chairman of RUWASSA, Babalola Afobaje, underscored the significance of this year’s theme, “Glacier Preservation,” emphasizing the […]

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3 w. ago Oral Health Day: Oyo Govt, Aspira Advocate Enhanced Dental Care

As part of events to commemorate the 2025 World Oral Health Day, Oyo State government and Aspira Nigeria Limited have reiterated their commitment to improving oral healthcare by providing free dental check-ups and treatment. The Oyo State commissioner for health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, represented by the chairman of the Hospitals Management Board, Dr Akin Fagbemi, […]

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4 w. ago Ibadan funfair tragedy: My heart still grieves, says Ooni’s ex

A former queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, has applauded the dismissal of criminal charges against her and two others over a stampede incident in Ibadan, Oyo State, which led to the death of 35 children. She, however, says her heart still grieves over the tragedy. PUNCH Online reports that the Oyo State Read More

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4 w. ago Ibadan Stampede: “My Heart Bleeds For Bereaved Families” – Queen Naomi Speaks After Court Clears Her

Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, has responded to the recent developments regarding the criminal charges against her while expressing her grief over the children who lost their lives in the Oyo stampede. Information Nigeria reported that the government dropped the petition filed against Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, Oriyomi Hamzat, and […] The post Ibadan Stampede: “My Heart Bleeds For Bereaved Families” – Queen Naomi Speaks After Court Clears Her appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Oyo Gov’t Reviews Entry Grade Level For Varsity Graduate Nurses

Oyo State Civil Service Commission has implemented a review of entry grade level for University graduate nurses within the Civil service. The Provost of Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Ibadan, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi disclosed this during a meeting with 21 nursing tutors whose entry grade levels were reviewed to GL10 from GL08. Owolabi charged […]

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4 w. ago VIDEO: Ibadan funfair tragedy: Oyo drops charges against Ooni’s ex

The Oyo State Government has dropped all charges against Naomi Silekunola, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. The trio had initially faced legal action following the tragic stampede at a children’s event in December 2024, which claimed Read More

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4 w. ago Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt withdraws criminal charges against Ooni’s ex

Tribune Online Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt withdraws criminal charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, others He said, "It is in the interest of justice to discontinue these charges, and that is what happened today. So we withdrew the charge and it was struck out by the court" Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt withdraws criminal charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, others Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Stampede: Oyo Court Dismisses Case Against Queen Naomi, Broadcaster Hamzat, 1 Other

An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Thursday, struck out the case instituted against Queen Naomi Silekunolami; popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the principal of Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdullahi Fasasi, over the December 2024 stampede that led to the death of 35 children in Ibadan, Oyo State. In dismissing […]

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