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Ibadan

December 8, 2023

Late Alaafin’s son AbdulFatai Adeyemi dies hours before his 47th birthday 

One of the sons of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Prince AbdulFatai Adeyemi, is dead.

AbdulFatai Adeyemi; OBA LAMIDI ADEYEMI
December 6, 2023

Oyo govt orders public schools to adhere to state’s exam timetable

The Oyo government has instructed public primary schools across the state to adhere strictly to the laid-down unified examination timetable.

PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL IN IBADAN
December 6, 2023

Gov Makinde’s ‘Budget of Economic Recovery’ passes second reading

This followed a debate on the budget on the floor of the house on Wednesday.

OYO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
November 19, 2023

NUPENG-PTD Crisis: Petrol tanker drivers begin nationwide protest

The statement directed tanker drivers to protest against NUPENG and police interference and harassment of their leaders.

Petrol tankers used to illustrate the story
November 17, 2023
Court Gavel
November 11, 2023

TETFund Projects: Tinubu inaugurates three N900 million faculty buildings at Ibadan polytechnic

Mr Tinubu on Friday inaugurated three faculty buildings sponsored by TETFund at The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

Ibadan Polytechnic
November 9, 2023

Alaafin: kingmakers’ new suit against Gov Makinde adjourned until December 14

The attorney general and the commissioner for local government and chieftaincy matters were joined in the suit as co-defendants.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
November 8, 2023

Oyo NSCDC boss orders clampdown on transformer vandals

“I also order increased security presence at worship centres on Fridays, Sundays and throughout the yuletide season”

Oyo State NSCDC commandant, Michael Adaralewa
November 5, 2023

Strike looms in Oyo as NLC, TUC hold congress Monday

This was part of the decision at the State Advisory Council (SAC) and State Executive Council (SEC) meetings in Ibadan.

NLC/TUC PROTESTERS
October 26, 2023

Oyo govt. empowers police, local hunters, others with 30 patrol vans

In his remarks, Mr Lawal said the vehicles were in fulfilment of the promise made by Mr Makinde in the build-up to the 2023 general elections.

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