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The Oyo State Government and leaders of the affected community have dismissed claims that any property belonging to a former deputy governor of the state was damaged during the demolition of a fence linked to an ongoing road dispute. Speaking on the issue, the Secretary, Mr Yusuf Bolaji, alongside Alhaji Dikirulahi Tiamiyu, explained that the demolished fence was erected on a long-existing service road meant for the benefit of all residents in the community, stressing that no individual has exclusive ownership of the road. They emphasised that reports alleging that the former deputy governor’s property was affected were false, noting…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja, Arusa I, has charged journalists in Oyo State to uphold the core ethics of their profession by avoiding bias and partisanship in the discharge of their duties. The royal advice was given when the newly inaugurated executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, paid a courtesy visit to the monarch at his palace in Ibadan on Monday. Leading the delegation, the Oyo NUJ Chairman, Comrade Akeem Abas, explained that the visit was to formally present the new leadership of the union to the Olubadan and to seek…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the start of the sale of application documents for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was contained in a photostatement signed by Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Board, and shared on JAMB’s official Twitter handle on Tuesday night. According to the statement, applications are open to suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. JAMB stated that eligibility to apply is largely determined by age, explaining that only candidates who will be at least…

The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Oyo State Council, has thrown its weight behind the position earlier taken by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in opposing the recent increase in health insurance deductions from workers’ salaries to 7.5 per cent of basic pay. Addressing members across the state, the Chairperson of MHWUN, Comrade Olumide-Lawal Bolanle, said while the union fully supports health insurance as a means of safeguarding workers’ health, the scheme must not become an additional burden on workers’ income and livelihood. She stressed that health insurance should be universally affordable and worker-friendly.…

Members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have elected a new set of executives to oversee the affairs of the chapel for the next three years. The election, which took place on Wednesday, was conducted under the supervision of the Oyo State Council of the NUJ, led by its Chairman, Comrade Akeem Abas. At the end of the exercise, Adeyinka Adeniran emerged as Chairman, while Aderemi Koleosho was elected Vice Chairman. Rotimi Agboluaje was chosen as Secretary, and Shehu Suleiman emerged as Treasurer. Following the inauguration of the new leadership, the NUJ Oyo State Council,…

The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has expressed strong opposition to the decision by the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) to raise health insurance deductions for local government workers to 7.5 per cent of their basic salary. Led by its state president, Comrade Ayobami Adeogun, the union described the new deduction as insensitive and poorly timed, coming amid widespread economic hardship facing workers. NULGE’s reaction followed a statement by the Executive Secretary of OYSHIA, Dr Sola Akande, who announced that health insurance deductions for civil and public servants had been increased to…

The appointment of the new Secretary to the state Government Professor Musbau Babatunde is to ensure that the Seyi Makinde administration finishes strong by 2027 when it leaves office In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, after the swearing-in of the new SSG today, Governor Seyi Makinde said. At the same time, his administration has indeed achieved a lot in governance since 2019, concluding his two terms exceptionally well, and it is crucial to consolidate the legacy he wants to leave behind. According to the commissioner, Governor Makinde said during the swearing-in that people should…

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved a salary upgrade for Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) in the state and directed the immediate promotion of all state workers due for advancement in 2025. The governor disclosed that the Heads of Local Government Administration had not benefited from the reviewed salary structure since January last year, assuring that the backlog would be fully cleared before the end of the month. Makinde made this known during the annual interfaith prayer session held at the car park of his office at the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. He explained that all necessary documents…

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed a reported threat by suspected bandits to launch an attack on Ikoyi-Ile community in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olayinka Ayanlade, a handwritten note allegedly issued by the suspected bandits was discovered in front of a residential building in the community. The note, he said, was written in both Yoruba and English. The development follows a recent deadly incident in the area, where a 12-man suspected bandit gang invaded Oloka community in Oriire Local Government Area at about 11:30…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alerted the general public, party members and supporters to the circulation of fraudulent online links, websites and social media handles falsely claiming to be the party’s official membership registration platform. In an official statement, the ADC made it clear that there is currently no authorised membership registration link or website in operation, urging Nigerians to completely disregard all registration links presently being circulated. The party clarified that it has not launched any public online membership registration platform at this time. It added that work is ongoing on an official registration and verification platform, which…