10 die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway road accident
A fatal accident has claimed the lives of about ten people on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near Ibadan, Oyo State. According to reports, the accident happened in the early hours of Tuesday. It occurred around the Soka area, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which is known for regular traffic and long-distance travel. Witnesses revealed that roughly […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Be watchful, alert during festivities – Makinde tasks residents
As Muslims across the world prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has advised everyone in the state to stay alert and be mindful of their safety during the festive season. Governor Makinde gave this advice in a special message to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. His message was signed and shared by […]
Don’t allow our culture go into extinction – Makinde urges Nigerians
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has encouraged Nigerians to keep their culture alive and not let it fade away. He gave this message during an event held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The occasion was the grand finale of the 2025 World Egungun Festival. This colorful celebration took place at Obafemi Awolowo […]
Another petrol tanker explodes in Oyo
A petrol tanker has exploded again in Oyo State, just days after a similar accident. This new explosion happened on Tuesday in the Aduloju area, along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan, the state capital. The tanker was carrying petrol, also called Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), when it caught fire. The General Manager of the Oyo […]
Do not demolish, wipe away our ancestral land – Olope Metta indigenes beg Gov Makinde
The people of Olope Metta village in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State are asking Governor Seyi Makinde not to demolish their homes or take over their ancestral land. They wrote a letter to the governor, begging him to stop the planned demolition. The letter was signed by Kamardin Ayotunde and Moshood Tiamiyu, both […]
Olunloyo: He influenced future leaders, fortified educational institutions – Ex-Oyo Commissioner, Akanbi
A former Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State, Mr. Waheed Akanbi, has paid tribute to the late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, describing him as a rare gem who helped shape future leaders and strengthened many educational institutions in Nigeria. Dr. Olunloyo, who briefly served as Governor of the old Oyo State from October to December […]
Ajimobi daughter’s death shocking – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Abisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first daughter of former governor Abiola Ajimobi. Abisola passed away at the age of 42, a development Makinde described as shocking and heartbreaking. He conveyed his condolences through his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju. The governor […]
BREAKING: Ajimobi’s eldest child, Bisola dies in UK
Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away. She was 42 years old. Reports say that Bisola, who was married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi, died in the early hours of Thursday in the United Kingdom. Until her passing, she served as a Special Adviser to […]
Oyo: Makinde visits Aleshinloye market, promises government support
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured traders affected by the fire at Aleshinloye Market that the government will provide immediate support. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, destroyed goods and properties worth millions of naira. Makinde, represented by his Deputy, Barrister Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal, visited the market to […]
NAFDAC Destroys Fake Drugs Worth Over ₦100 Billion In Oyo State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken a major step in the fight against fake and expired medicines. The agency recently destroyed counterfeit drugs worth over ₦100 billion at the Moniya dump site in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State. NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the agency’s […]