11 Sep, 2025
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Oyo Govt  Joins FG Staff Audit Drive, Kicks Off July 14

The Oyo State Government has announced its full alignment with the Federal Government’s directive to conduct a comprehensive audit of staff under the Centrally Deployed Cadres (CDC), as part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and efficiency within the public service. This was made known in a statement released on Saturday, July 12, 2025, by […]

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Oyo Govt Fast-Tracks Infrastructure, Approves Farm Projects

The Oyo State Government is determined to make the Sen. Rashidi Ladoja Circular road operational by 2027. To this end, the State Executive Council, which sat in Ibadan yesterday, approved the construction of toll plaza, flyover, underpass, entry and exit points with mini toll gate to complement the expansion of scope of the work already […]

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Flood: Oyo Excavates 11 Rivers, Upgrades Airport, Circular Road

In order to protect lives and property, the Council approved immediate dredging of 11 flood-prone rivers across Oyo State. Proactive efforts are being taken by the government of Oyo State in order to solve the issue of flooding during the rainy season. Similarly, the Ministry of Environment has received approval to purchase additional compactor vehicles […]

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Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: Government Withdraw Charges Against Ooni’s Ex-Queen, Others

In a dramatic turn of events, the Oyo State Government has dropped all charges against Naomi Silekunola, the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, and two others implicated in the tragic stampede that occurred at a children’s event in Ibadan in December 2024. The decision, which was announced in court on Thursday, brings an end […]

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Makinde grabs Independent Newspaper Man Of Year Awards

In recognition of his extraordinary transformation initiatives in Oyo State which has drawn attention and praise from the media and the public alike, Governor Seyi Makinde has bagged leadership governor of the year awards. Governor Makinde’s innovative approach to governance has established the state as a model in various respects. Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, […]