Oyo state Archives

Mar

08

2024

Oyo State Government Consults Traditional Rulers to Revive Council of Obas and Chiefs

Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsOyo state, Politics, Religion

The Oyo State government recently convened a consultative meeting with traditional rulers to discuss the revitalization of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Held at the House of Chiefs in the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, the meeting aimed to enlist the support of traditional leaders in advancing the developmental agenda of Governor Seyi Makinde's administration. Led by Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, the state government delegation emphasized the importance of the council as co-partners in driving development initiatives. Lawal highlighted the need for a functional council to provide traditional rulers with a unified platform to voice their opinions on government…

Mar

05

2024

By David Okoye

Bank Customers in Ibadan Face Challenges with BVN-NIN Linking

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsOyo state

In Ibadan, bank customers are experiencing long wait times as they attempt to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their bank accounts, following the Central Bank of Nigeria's directive to restrict Tier 1 bank accounts without BVN or NIN by March 1. Despite the directive, some customers view the process as unnecessary, citing the existing linkage of their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) to their NIN. Anike Adewoye criticized the move as a duplication of efforts and a waste of time and resources. Yinka Olanrenwaju shared his frustration after being denied a transaction due to the lack of NIN linkage…

Mar

05

2024

By David Okoye

Oyo Government Issues Ultimatum to Roadside Traders

Business, Metro, NewsBusiness, Next Level, Oyo state

Governor Makinde of Oyo State has issued a stern ultimatum to roadside traders, directing them to vacate their illegally erected kiosks, containers, shanties, and other structures within seven days or face sanctions. The directive, aimed at addressing unwarranted obstruction of road traffic, was announced by Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola during an inspection tour of the Ojoo area in Ibadan. Mogbonjubola emphasized that the presence of illegal occupants on the roadsides was causing significant disruption to traffic flow. He cited violations of the state's Environmental Sanitation Regulation of 2013 and labeled their operations as an environmental nuisance.…

Mar

04

2024

By David Okoye

Oyo Health Professionals Commence Seven-Day Strike Over Unmet Demands

NewsHealth, Oyo state

The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals in Oyo State Hospitals Management Board has initiated a seven-day warning strike to push for their demands. Unit chairman Olanrewaju Ajani announced the strike, which began on Monday, following the expiration of an ultimatum issued to the state government on February 23. Ajani stated that the union's demands, which have been pending for an extended period, have not received adequate attention from the state government. The strike, effective from February 26 to March 4, aims to compel the government to address these longstanding grievances. Members of the union in hospitals and health facilities…

Jan

17

2024

By David Okoye

Explosion Displaces Former Deputy Governor and Late Bola Ige’s Families in Oyo State

NewsOyo state, Security

Yesterday explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, forced the family of the late Bola Ige and Iyiola Oladokun, a former deputy governor, to flee. The explosion that rocked the densely crowded city, killing two and injuring seventy-seven, caused damage to Mr Oladokun's storey building on Dejo Oyelese Street, including damaged windows. Mr Oladokun's close friend said that he and his family were taken out of the damaged premises and put into the home of a friend. A few metres from Mr. Oladokun's property, the late Attorney-General of the Federation Bola Ige's residence was also damaged by the explosion.Mr. Oladokun, a key…