ππππ πππ ππππππππ ONE: OYOMESI FC Emerges Champions At Ibadan Center
The flag bearer of the ancient Oyo town in the NLO Division One League , Oyomesi Football Club , have emerged champions of the Ibadan center following their victory at Day Seven . Coach Lamidi Mutiu tutored side secured play off ticket on Monday after defeating Black Scorpion F.C 3 – 0 in a must…
Oyo Partners Shell Nigeria Gas to Build Gas Distribution Network
The Oyo State Government and Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) have signed an agreement to develop a gas supply and distribution infrastructure that will deliver gas to industrial and commercial users in the state. SNG will build and operate the gas distribution network, which will serve customers across Oyo State, for 20 years.Speaking at the signing…
NGF Calls On FG, Labour To Agree On Workable Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum ( NGF), has called on the federal government and the organized labour to agree on a workable minimum wage in the ongoing negotiations . This was contained in a communique issued on Thursday at the end of its virtual meeting and signed by its Chairman and Kwara State Governor, Abdul RahmanAbdulRazaq….
NLO24: Best Talent Beat BFUT , 2 -0, Maintains First Position
… As Team Head Coach , Yinka Popoola, urges Referees to uphold the rules of the game Best Talent Football Club of Mowe yesterday defeated BFUT 2-0 at the Match Day 5 of the ongoing Nationwide League one held at Shagamu Centre. The two goals were scored by Amoo Dauda and Adeosun Ibrahim to hold…
FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day. This was announced in a press statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior , Olubunmi Tunji Ojo , conveyed the declaration, emphasising…
Ex International, Finidi George Becomes Super Eagles Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles winger , Finidi George as the new head coach of the nation’s senior men’s national team. The announcement came in a statement on Monday, with the NFF Board approving the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to engage the former Ajax Amsterdam and Real Betis…
BREAKING: Gov Obaseki Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for workers in the state. The governor announced this today during the commissioning of the new Labour House in Edo State. According to him, the new wage comes into effect on May 1st, 2024.
NPFL : 3SC Beats Rivals, Sunshine Stars, Jumps To Fourth Position
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, on Sunday, defeated long-time rivals, Sunshine Stars of Akure in a Match day 32 of the Nigeria Premier Football League decided at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Fans cum supporters of the Oluyole Warriors, who filled the stands in their large numbers, had to wait till the…
LG POLL : OYSIEC Declares Election Results
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), has declared results of the just concluded Local Government Councils Election , held across the Thirty Three ( 33) Local Government Areas of the state . Announcing results of the elections, on Sunday at OYSIEC Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan, the Returning Officers from the various local governments, declared that…
LG Poll: OYSIEC Boss expresses satisfaction with Election Conduct , says itβs peaceful, Orderly
He appealed to the electorate to exercise their franchise by voting the candidate of their choices. “We have deployed enough security personnel, our people would see them everywhere. There is no cause for alarm, so far so good.”
Third Tier Of Government, An Agent Of Nation Building
Development is regarded as sequential changes or growths that occurred in a society or country over time. It remains a product of good governance, which mostly lies in the hands of those at the helm of affairs at a particular time and process that led to the emergence of such leaders.Local Government is universally found…
Security Agencies Collaborate on Peaceful Elections, Warn Residents Against Breach of Order
…as OYSIEC Boss calls for arrest of hoodlums who Attacked staff at Okeho The security agencies in Oyo State have collaborated to ensure peace and order before, during and after the Local Government Councils Election, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 27 April across the Thirty Three (33) Local Government Areas of the state . The…
Important Factors To Consider As FG Advocates Use Of CNG
As Nigeria promotes the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), many vehicle owners are exploring this affordable and eco-friendly alternative. However, before making the switch, it is important for interested individuals to put these factors into consideration. Vehicle SuitabilityNot all vehicles are compatible with CNG conversion. Passenger…
Nigeria Beat Libya In AFCON Qualifying Match, Emerged Group Leaders
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday recorded a 1-0 victory over Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo . Fisayo – Bashiru scored for the Eagles in the 86th minute as the first half ended goalless. Alex Iwobi could have put Nigeria ahead after…
SWAN President Commends Ekiti Governor Over Appointment Of State SWAN Chairman
National President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Mr Isaiah Benjamin has commended Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji for appointing the state SWAN Chairman, Mr Qozeem Oladapo as a Board Member of the State Sports Development Trust Fund. In a letter signed by the association’s Secretary General, Mr Ikenna Okonkwo, the SWAN President…
Security Personnel Apprehend Teenager Pilfering Wires, Cables In Adamasingba Stadium
The security officers at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba Ibadan have apprehended a 14 year old boy whose name is Sulaiman Abubakar for pilfering the wire and cables in the main- bowl of the stadium. The Oyo state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke disclosed this in Ibadan on Thursday. Abubakar, a…
Oyo temporarily shuts down Alao-Akala Highway to install weighbridges
Oyo State Government has shut down temporarily the 76.67km Alao-Akala Memorial Highway to construct weighbridges on it.Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, who disclosed this on Thursday said the move was necessitated by the desire to preserve the road.He said when completed, the weighbridges would be deployed to determine the…
Senate passes Bill Establishing Federal Medical Centre, Igboora
The Senate in concurrence with the House of Representatives today passed the bill seeking the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Igboora , Oyo state . This was made known by Senator Sharafadeen Alli ( APC – Oyo South) in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available…
Oyo Govt Bars Trailers From Plying Iseyin – Fapote – Ogbomoso Expressway
The Oyo State Government has banned heavy-duty trucks and trailers from utilizing the newly commissioned Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Expressway . In a statement by the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade said that the decision became necessary in safeguarding the integrity of the road which is pivotal for enhancing agrarian transportation, trade, and intercity…
Oyo To Host ODU’A Int’l Trade Fair; Launch Farmers Market
The Oyo State government is set to host a joint Odua Trade Fair organised by Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo and Ekiti States in Ibadan. The government will also launch Farmers market to foster entrepreneurship in the South -West region. Honourable Adeniyi Adebisi, Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives made this known today during a…
Oyo govt concludes year 2025 Budget Planning Consultative Meetings
…says Budget ‘ll reflect Stakeholders’ Submissions Oyo state government, on Monday, concluded the year 2025 Budget Planning Consultative Meetings held across the six geo-political zones of the State. The Oyo state Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, while speaking at the closure of the sixth zonal Stakeholders’ Consultative Engagement in Ibarapa zone, assured that the submissions of…
Weβll continue to support cultural tourism sector to expand our economy – Oyo govt
Oyo State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment and support to upholding the culture and tourism sector as a veritable means of expanding its economy.The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated this on Monday at a press conference for the 2024 Yemoja Ibadan Festival, held at the Council for Arts and Culture,…
