There’s growing speculation that two cherished landmarks in Oyo State, Agodi Gardens and Trans Amusement Park, may soon make way for private real estate developments. Concerns have been raised, with fingers pointing towards the administration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, alleging that it has given the green light for bulldozers to roll in as early as this Wednesday, aiming to level …

As someone who fondly remembers the joy and excitement that Trans Amusement Park brought to the holds of children in Ibadan during my youth, I find it disheartening to hear about the sale of its land for residential development. Our childhood memories were filled with horse riding, car racing, rollercoaster swings, and thrilling slides, experiences that our children may never …

Following the controversial issues and heavy criticisms that trailed the action of Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday, the former president, has reacted to the issue by revealing that he ordered the Oyo state monarchs to stand up and greet because their action had disrespected the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde. Speaking exclusively with Premium Times, the octogenarian said his action was because …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said he would always forgive the new Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, for any mistakes she made while doing her job as commissioner but would not forgive her if she failed to perform. Gov. Makinde made the statement while swearing in the 29-year-old Wasilat as the Oyo State commissioner …

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has officially confirmed the active involvement of eighteen (18) registered political parties in the forthcoming Local Government Council Elections scheduled for April 27, 2024, in the state. Chairman of the Commission, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN, made this announcement during a television program in Ibadan on Tuesday. He revealed that the Commission has …

The Oyo State House of Assembly has officially received the names of two new Commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde. The newly nominated Commissioners are Miss Wasilat Adegoke Adefemi, hailing from Lanlate, and Dr. Oluwaserimi Adewumi Ajetunmobi. During the House plenary session, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, presented the Governor’s letter, …

The Oyo State Government has said that the 12.5 km Challenge-Odo-Ona road currently under construction would likely be completed in the next three months. The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Prof. Dahud Sangodoyin who stated this while inspecting some ongoing projects in Ibadan, described the road as not only critical to the economy of the locality, but that of the …

Organizer of the Journalists’ hangout in Oyo State, Ibadan Media Limited, in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Chapter, is thrilled to unveil the distinguished panelists and speakers who will participate at the 4th edition of the eagerly anticipated event. The event, themed “2023 Elections: Lessons and Prospects for The Future,” promises to be a pivotal …

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has constituted a committee on SUSTAINABLE ACTION FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY (SAfER). The Committee, according to a statement by the Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, is in accordance with the governor’s promise made during a statewide address to the people of Oyo State. According to the statement, the Committee …

The Oyo State Government has rallied the Nigeria Labour Congress to discuss the issue of salary deductions exhaustively, before embarking on any form of protest. In a statement issued by the Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Oyo State Government said only three months and not six months deductions are owed to workers. The statement added that …