THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rescheduled its National Elective Convention, originally slated for August, to November 15 and 16, 2025. It is now to be held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. This decision was disclosed by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, during a press briefing held …
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A former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is on course to become the next Olubadan of Ibadanland following the death of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. If nothing fundamental happens to alter the calculations, Ladoja emergence will be a done deal. Oba Olakulehin, whom Ladoja is positioned …
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THE Oyo State Government has approved N4.5 billion as financial support to the survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion, which occurred on January 16, 2024. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade. According to …
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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has carried out a cabinet reshuffle. The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi, made this disclosure on Monday. According to Ogunwuyi, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Seun Ashamu, is now to oversee the Ministry …
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A former governor of Oyo State, Victor Omololu Olunloyo is dead. Newsextra24 reports that Olunloyo, the first Ibadan indigene to rule Oyo State as governor, died in the early hours of Sunday. He died about three months to his 90th birthday. Olunloyo ruled the old Oyo State between October and …
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Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first child of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, late Abiola Ajimobi is dead. Newsextra24 gathered that Bisola who is married to Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi died in the early hours of Thursday. She died at the age of 42. Our correspondent learnt that she died …
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THE Oyo State Government has begun paying bursary awards to indigene students of the state studying Law, Medicine, and Aviation. This is contained in statement on Saturday in Ibadan by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Olanrewaju said the bursary payments also covered final-year students of …
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THE Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has officially approved the appointment of 160 individuals to the positions of Supervisory Councilors and Special Assistants across all 33 Local Government areas within the state. The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, announced this in Ibadan, the state capital. The …
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OGUN State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has advised Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), charitable organizations, and individuals who wish to distribute palliative aid to the people to involve the government to prevent a chaotic situation that could lead to loss of lives. GOVERNOR Abiodun, who spoke when he visited Oyo State Governor, …
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THE Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has explained that the Tax Reform Bill was not submitted to the National Economic Council (NEC) before forwarding it to the National Assembly. Governor Makinde said NEC demanded the withdrawal of the Bill because they wanted to know what was contained in the bill …
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