The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Mr Rauf Olaniyan has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Olaniyan announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his private office, Ojoo, Ibadan in a chat with reporters on Sunday. The announcement of his defection puts to rest insinuations on his estranged relationship with Governor […]
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi (Ajagungbade 1), is dead. It was gathered that the monarch passed on at about 1:25 am on Sunday. Oba Oyewumi, a successful trader, reigned for several decades on the throne of his forefathers. He was said to have taken ill in the past few weeks before succumbing to […]
With a considerable successful battle against the scourge of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has announced the cancellation of the 10:00p.m. curfew imposed on the state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Task Force which is headed by Governor Seyi Makinde revealed that the necessity of the lockdown […]
Three days after he was rearrested, the suspected serial killer in Oyo State has revealed how he escaped from police custody and went back into the dastardly act for which he was apprehended earlier. Nineteen-year-old Sunday Shodipe made the revelation on Wednesday when he was paraded along with other criminal suspects at the Police Command […]
….. says ‘social distancing compulsory’ .…Worshippers must observe all COVID-19 protocols The Oyo State Government has said Muslim Praying Grounds across the state will be opened for the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir prayers, warning, however, that Muslim faithful must ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols in the state. According to the state government, it has become imperative […]
In their resolve to ensure the Senior Secondary School 3 ( SSS3) students partake in the coming West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) in August, the six South West Governors have resolved to reopen schools soon. The resolve of the six governors is in shape contrast to those of 19 Northern States governors who have […]
Abiola Isiaka Ajimobi Just before his sudden exit, a new chapter had just opened. After eight years of outstanding service and historic contribution to state and country, he was asked by his peers and fellow party members to take on a national assignment of high importance. His tremendous intelligence, dedication and experience were once again […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the death of the former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi as a great loss to his family, the people of Oyo State and the country as a whole. The Governor added that he is saddened by the loss. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement, signed by his […]
The former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi is dead. Ajimobi was said to have died of COVID-19 complications at First Cardiology Specialist Hospital, in Lagos on Thursday. He was 70. A source close to the former Governor told The Nation that Ajimobi breathed his last at about 4pm. Oyo House of Representatives member, […]
By Raji Olatunji, Ibadan Three members of the Oyo state Executive Council have tested positive for COVID-19. This was made known by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Wednesday on his twitter handle. He tweeted: “Earlier today, we received COVID-19 confirmation tests for all members of the Oyo State Executive Council (EXCO). Sadly, three […]