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Wasiu Olatunbosun

February 11, 2025

Ibadan: Seyi Makinde’s govt organises cruise for Valentine’s Day

The Oyo government is set to organise the first-ever Ibadan Valentine Cruise on Eleyele Lake on Friday.

Makinde and Eleyele Lake
October 12, 2024

Oyo govt backs Igboora Twins Festival for UNESCO status

The Oyo State government has pledged to promote the annual twins festival in Igboora to secure UNESCO’s cultural heritage status

October 31, 2023

Oyo govt. vows to get UNESCO’s recognition for Iyemoja festival

The celebration was held at the river bank of Popoyemoja in Ibadan.

Iyemoja worshipers (Credit: Al Jazeera)
October 15, 2023

World Twins Festival: Makinde reiterates commitment to tourism development

The state government said that from 2024, the festival will be extended to all the five geo-political zones in the state.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
October 11, 2022

Oyo ADC expels commissioner, others over anti-party activities

Wasiu Olatunbosun is a serving commissioner in the cabinet of Governor Seyi Makinde.

Wasiu Olatunbosun
October 9, 2022

Unknown gunmen abduct four farmers in Oyo; police, soldiers begin search

Four farmers by unknown gunmen on Saturday in Ipapo/Iseyin axis in Oyo North Senatorial District.

Oyo CP Adebowale Williams
September 13, 2022

Insecurity: Oyo govt approves N603.8 million for 25 pick-up vans

Also, N175.4 million was approved for the purchase of security equipment for the state’s Joint Security Taskforce, known as “Operation Burst”.

Seyi Makinde
June 26, 2022

Insecurity: Makinde okays recruitment of additional 500 Amotekun Corps

The additional recruits are expected to enhance Amotekun’s performance and further deepen the state’s security architecture.

May 21, 2022

Oyo govt reaffirms commitment to cultural development

The Oyo government said it was making efforts to revive the tourism, culture and traditions of the state.

Wasiu Olatunbosun
November 26, 2021

Over 1,100 property owners in Oyo fail to pick up certificate of occupancy

Through the “Home Owners Charter”, house owners are offered statutory certificates of occupancy with ease.

Seyi Makinde