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The Oyo State Government has banned heavy-duty trucks and trailers from utilizing the newly commissioned Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Expressway . In a statement by the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade said that the decision became necessary in safeguarding the integrity of the road which is pivotal for enhancing agrarian transportation, trade, and intercity commuting. The Commissioner further stressed that the Ministry of Public Works had to act immediately to prevent damage to the expressway, which was designed for lighter vehicles such as cars and buses. According to the Commissioner for Public Works, Professor Dawoud Sangodoyin, The move came…

Oyo State Government is set to screen Three Hundred and Forty seven thousand, three hundred and four (347, 304) individuals as ‘Project 10 Million Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers’ commences in Ibadan. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi stated this at the unveiling of the Project 10 Million with the members of the State Executive Cabinet at the office of the Governor. According to the Commissioner, the Project 10 Million is a nationwide screening initiative, aimed at screening 10 million Nigerians for hypertension and diabetes across the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT within a 7 days…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt congratulatory message to Dr. (Mrs.) Adepeju Esan, a distinguished APC Chieftain and former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, on her birthday anniversary. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli extolled Dr. Esan’s remarkable contributions to the political landscape of Oyo State and her unwavering dedication to the progress of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, Dr. Esan has been a beacon of leadership and service, not only within…

The Oyo State government is set to host a joint Odua Trade Fair organised by Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo and Ekiti States in Ibadan. The government will also launch Farmers market to foster entrepreneurship in the South -West region. Honourable Adeniyi Adebisi, Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives made this known today during a stakeholders’ meeting on ODU’A International Trade fair, 2024 at the Trade fair Complex, EXPOYO, in Ibadan. He said that the farmers market will provide an avenue for farmers to sell their produce at affordable prices, and also empower them economically. He emphasized the need to…

Local Government employees have been described as efficient civil servants whose level of productivity has contributed to the growth of the State and the Nation in general. This statement was made by the Comptroller of Immigration, Oyo State Command, Comptroller A.D. Jimoh PCC+, during his official visit to the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North West Local Government, Alhaji AbdulRahman Olanrewaju Adepoju. According to the Comptroller, it is an erroneous perception to address Local Government workers as illiterates or incompetent. Rather, they should be recognized as highly relevant in the administration of any state. He stated, “Their services to the development…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted 191 new members into the profession while issuing a stern warning to unqualified practitioners and organizations employing non-registered individuals. The warning came with a reminder of the legal consequences of such fraudulent activities. The induction ceremony took place on Saturday in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). NIPR President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, used the event to reiterate the institute’s commitment to enforcing professional standards. He stressed that both unregistered practitioners and their employers could face severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Dr. Neliaku warned that individuals caught practicing public relations without…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the reopening of Rivers State’s 23 local government secretariats, just hours after Governor Siminalayi Fubara swore in the newly elected chairmen. The decision marks a de-escalation of the political tension that had gripped the state, following a dispute over the control of local governments. The police had previously sealed off the secretariats amid a power struggle between loyalists of former Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Governor Fubara. The conflict arose after the purported extension of tenure for council chairmen loyal to Wike, a move countered by Fubara’s…

By Sulaimon OlanrewajuGovernance is often confused with leadership but the two are poles apart. Governance is routine and predictable but leadership is innovative and dynamic. Governance is maintaining the status quo but leadership is about extending the frontiers. Governance is a structure that provides a framework for running a system; it identifies roles, establishes orders, stipulates sanctions and postulates the reward system. Governance facilitates the smooth running of a state. So, good governance is about doing the expected; it is about following the procedure; it is about keeping the hands off the till and ensuring the effective management of available…

In a bid to empower 5,000 girls with menstrual hygiene education and essential resources, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) is sponsoring the second season of the ‘Flow with Dignity School Tour.’ This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. The ‘Flow with Dignity School Tour’ is aninitiative by the Women for Greater Good Foundation in celebration of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child. The expanded program focuses on crucial areas such as menstrual hygiene and sex education, providing young girls with the…

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has secured victory in 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions in the Rivers State local government election. This announcement was made by the Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli, on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. However, Enebeli stated that the results for Etche Local Government Area have been suspended, as collation is still ongoing. He further mentioned that the results for Etche, along with the outcomes of the 319 councillorship seats, will be declared at a later date.