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The Oyo State Government has warned individuals and groups against road obstruction, thuggery and any act capable of disrupting public peace during the 2026 Egungun Festival in Ibadan. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, conveyed this message in a statement issued today in Ibadan, stressing that the government remains committed to maintaining law and order throughout the festival period. According to him, reports indicate that some persons have been taking advantage of the festival to block roads and hinder the free movement of residents and motorists, describing such actions as unlawful and unacceptable. Dr Olatubosun urged all…

The Oyo State Government has issued a seven (7) day notice to relatives and next of kin of unclaimed corpses deposited in various public hospital mortuaries across the State to come forward for identification and claim, after which the bodies will be given a mass burial. In a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, the Government noted a significant increase in the number of unclaimed corpses currently deposited in mortuaries within public health facilities across the State. According to the Commissioner, the corpses were brought to the facilities by the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal…

The quote, “Nothing kills a bad product faster than good advertising”, attributed to William (Bill) Bernbach, co-founder of the Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB) Advertising Agency, perfectly captures Dr Daniel Bwala’s media round in Ibadan last week.The Presidency, apparently worried by President Bola Tinubu’s sagging popularity in many parts of the country, dispatched Bwala, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communication, to Oyo State to shore up the sitting president’s reputation ahead of the 2027 general elections, in which he will be seeking re-election. Bwala’s two-pronged strategy was to pick three of the leading radio stations in Oyo State…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a second term in office after recording a resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, winning in all 16 local government areas of the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Oyebanji the winner in the early hours of Sunday after he polled 319,224 votes to defeat his closest challengers, Olumayokun Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 40,533 votes, and Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who scored 12,872 votes. The Returning Officer for the election and Vice Chancellor of the Federal…

Following complaints from farmers at Ijaye Farm Settlement over the activities of herders who have been grazing on farmlands, destroying crops, and affecting their means of livelihood, the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) responded. In line with its statutory mandate to enforce compliance with the State’s open grazing regulations and safeguard agricultural investments, the OYRLEA enforcement team, on Friday, led by the Chief of Staff to the OYRLEA Chairperson, Kofoworola A. Akinbode Esq., and accompanied by security operatives, conducted an early-morning operation at the settlement. Upon arrival, the team encountered resistance as some herders had been tipped…

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to efficient service delivery, human capital development, and sustainable economic growth, as the newly appointed Honourable Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Alhaja Faosat Joke Sanni, formally assumed office. Speaking at her maiden meeting with the Ministry’s management staff, held in the Conference Room of the Ministry, the Commissioner expressed profound appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for the confidence reposed in her, pledging to build on existing gains and drive policies that will further strengthen the State’s economic landscape. Hon. Sanni outlined a clear policy direction anchored on…

During a routine monitoring exercise, the enforcement team of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, OYRLEA, encountered cattle grazing openly around Old Ife Road, Alakia, and Elebu Idi Ahun areas in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State. The act contravenes the State’s regulations on open grazing and livestock control. Consequently, the enforcement team impounded five (5) cows found within the affected areas. In a related operation on the same day, the team responded to a report of cattle grazing along the Mokola highway in Ibadan. On arrival, three (3) cows were found on the highway, posing risks to…

The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, participated in the 2026 Nigeria Environmental Summit (NEST 2026) held in Abuja, with the theme: “Unlocking Nigeria’s Green Economy: Driving Climate Action and Environmental Governance.” The Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, represented the state at the summit, which brought together policymakers, development partners, environmental experts, private sector stakeholders and government representatives from across the country. The summit, organised by the Federal Ministry of Environment in collaboration with key public and private sector partners, provided a platform for discussions on innovative approaches to environmental…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Pensions Board, Hon. Tunji Rafiu Adekunle (JP), has announced that the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, DSC, GSSRS, has approved the immediate commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. Hon. Adekunle disclosed this on Wednesday through the Permanent Secretary, Post Service Board, Rev. Adekunle Victor Adesola, in a circular with Reference No. OYPB/G/24/VOL.IV/11, issued to inform all stakeholders, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as civil/public servants across the state. According to the Chairman, the scheme will apply to officers employed in the service of Oyo…

The growing political collaboration between the Allied People’s Movement (APM) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) received a boost on Wednesday with the official unveiling of Hon. Muftau Open Salawu of Ogbomoso as the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the APM for the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. The unveiling ceremony, held at the PDP Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, drew party leaders, political stakeholders, supporters, and other notable personalities from different parts of the state. The event underscored the strengthening alliance between the APM and the PDP as both parties continue consultations and strategic preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.…