Oyo State Archives

PDP No Longer Home To Vagabonds’ – Makinde Declares

Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now free from the influence of individuals he described as...

NEWS2 months ago

New Oyo Federal University Begins 2025/2026 Admissions

The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State, has commenced admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session, officially...

Troops apprehend 7 bandits, kidnappers, rescue 2 victims

NEWS2 months ago

Chaos In Oyo: Bandit Attack Leaves Five NPS Personnel Feared Dead

At least five personnel of the National Park Service (NPS) are feared dead following a violent attack by suspected bandits in Oyo State. The incident occurred...

The Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the reconstruction of Ijio-Idiko-Ile Road which is one of the roads in the Oke Ogun geo-political zone in the state. Makinde also disclosed that he had given the go-ahead for the renovation of Iseyin Township Hall. Makinde, made these known during a town hall meeting held at Iseyin Town Hall in Iseyin Local Government Area, on Thursday. In his speech, Makinde informed the audience that construction is still going on at the Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso campus's College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus. He declared that Oba Abdul Ganiy Adekunle Salau, the most recent Aseyin of Iseyin, would be honored by having the campus lecture hall bear his name.

NEWS2 months ago

Oyo Gov’t Suspends Ofiki Traditional Ruler

In a decisive move against illegal mining activities, the Oyo State Government has suspended Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, the Sobaloju of Ofiki in Atisbo Local Government...

NEWS2 months ago

Fire Strikes Oyo Market, Eight Shops Destroyed

A fire on Monday engulfed eight shops near the Sango Police Divisional Headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving several business owners counting losses. The blaze, which...

Crime2 months ago

₦50bn Scandal: Fayose Releases Evidence Against Makinde

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has released documents which he claims prove that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, received ₦50 billion from the Federal Government...

Politics3 months ago

Nigerians Blast Adelabu Over Petition Against Primate Ayodele

Many Nigerians have expressed displeasure at Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, over his recent petition to the Department of State Services (DSS) against Primate Elijah...

NEWS3 months ago

Fire Engulfs Missionaries’ Residence In Ibadan

A residential building housing missionaries in Ibadan was partially destroyed by fire early Saturday morning, causing millions of naira in property damage. The incident occurred at...

#Nigeria Decides: 10,000 Security Personnel Deployed In Plateau

NEWS3 months ago

Oyo Police Begin Probe Into Abduction of Pastor’s Daughter In Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command says investigations are underway following the abduction of Mrs. Ibukun Otesile, daughter of Reverend Dr. Lekan Babatunde, founder and General Overseer...

Crime4 months ago

Justice Catches Up With Ibadan Drug Peddler, Bags Four Years Jail Term

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has sentenced a man identified as Sunday Akande to four years imprisonment for trafficking illicit drugs, including...