By Seun Ibiyemi Oyo State has recorded a significant increase in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), growing from a monthly average of N1.6 billion in 2019 to N8.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This development was disclosed by…
By Ismail Azeez As Oyo State marks the second anniversary of Governor Seyi Makinde’s second term in office, a comprehensive assessment of the administration’s trajectory reveals a deliberate shift toward infrastructural expansion, fiscal consolidation, and sector-driven economic diversification. The administration…
The Federal Government has approved two major energy projects in Oyo State aimed at fortifying the national grid and addressing persistent power challenges. Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the minister of power made this…
Gunmen on Monday, April 28, 2025, stormed a residence in Oyo State where Mrs. Abiola Folasade Olotu, a prominent grassroots leader and staunch supporter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had previously taken refuge. The attack is a fresh escalation…
The Oyo State Fire Services Agency, has confirmed that a 28-year-old electrician has been electrocuted in Odo Babaode, Eruwa Community in Oyo State, while trying to repair a fault from a 33KV High Tension Cables. The agency’s General Manager, Mr…
The Police Command in Oyo State on Thursday said it has apprehended nine suspects in connection with the land dispute in Aagba community of Surulere Local Government Area of the state. The News men reports that the Saturday conflict led…
News of Olunloyo’s demise was confirmed in a statement issued in Ibadan on Sunday morning by Mr Oladapo Ogunwusi, on behalf of the deceased’s family. Olunloye, who was governor of Oyo State between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 1983 on…
…Says state paying N24bn monthly salary payments to workers Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration’s success in fostering economic stability in Oyo State, making it increasingly attractive to investors. Speaking on Sunday at his residence in Ikolaba, Ibadan, after…
The unions representing tertiary institutions in Oyo State have decided to suspend their indefinite strike, allowing for the execution of agreements reached with the state government. Dr Kola Lawal, Chairman of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the unions, made…
Oyo State-owned tertiary institutions began an indefinite strike on Monday following the non-payment of staff minimum wage and other arrears. The chairman, Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Oyo State Tertiary Institutions, Kola Lawal, disclosed this in Ibadan. Mr Lawal said…
