Oyo State Celebrates First-Ever World Cities Day 2025
OYNTCDA Leads Dialogue on “People-Centered Smart Cities” The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State New Towns and Cities Development Authority (OYNTCDA), on Friday, October 31st, 2025, joined the global community to commemorate the World Cities Day 2025, marking the first-ever celebration of the event in Oyo State’s history. The ceremony, which held at the […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Atiku as Vice Chairman of Renewed Hope Ward Development Committee
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu has appointed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State as Chairman while Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning will serve as the Vice Chairman of the National Steering Committee for the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme. This programme aims to boost economic growth, improve living […]
JUST-IN: Nigeria Gets New Humanitarian Affairs Minister
JUST-IN: Nigeria Gets New Humanitarian Affairs Minister The Senate, on Thursday, confirmed Dr. Bernard Doro as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, bringing to a close President Bola Tinubu’s latest cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening social welfare and inclusion programmes. Doro’s screening, which lasted less than 30 minutes, saw lawmakers expressing confidence in his […]
Why I Sacked Chief Of Defence Staff, Others – President Tinubu Speaks After Sack Of Service Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu on Friday declared that he changed the nation’s service chiefs as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. Egalitarian Voice reports that President Tinubu made the revelation in a statement shared via his 𝕏 account. In his submission, Tinubu appreciated the outgoing service chiefs for their years of service and dedicated […]
Makinde Woos European Investors: Oyo Governor Delivers Powerful Keynote at Nigeria–Belgium–Luxembourg Business Forum
Governor Seyi Makinde’s Keynote Address at the Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum Governor Seyi Makinde delivering a keynote address at the Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum on 22 October 2025 Being the Keynote Address by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, FNSE, Executive Governor, Oyo State, Nigeria at the Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum with the Theme […]
Shockwaves in Oyo! Government Breaks Silence on Viral Entertainment Tax Controversy
Could It Be True? Oyo Government Finally Speaks on Viral “Entertainment Tax” Rumour The Oyo State Government has dismissed as false a viral post alleging plans to impose taxes on social events such as burials, naming ceremonies, and weddings. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government described the viral […]
JUST IN: Gov Adeleke Shocks Many with Davido’s Latest Government Appointment!
JUST IN: Gov Adeleke Shocks Many with Davido’s Latest Government Appointment! The Osun State Government has announced that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been appointed chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund, a move aimed at raising funds to transform the state’s sports sector. The government also reaffirmed its commitment […]
Makinde Breaks Silence with Fresh Appointments That Got Everyone Talking
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has once again stirred the political space with a new wave of appointments into key state institutions, drawing attention across the state. The governor, in a move that reflects his ongoing commitment to effective governance and institutional strengthening, approved the appointment of members into the Oyo State Independent Electoral […]
OYNTCDA: Powering Smart Urban Transformation Across Oyo State
…building Sustainable Cities, Creating Jobs, and Simplifying Urban Planning The Oyo State New Towns and Cities Development Authority (OYNTCDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving a new era of urban transformation in Oyo State, positioning Ibadan and other major cities as models of smart, sustainable urban development in Nigeria and across Africa. Speaking during an […]
Osun Assembly Warns Banks Against Illegal Transactions On Local Govt Funds
The Osun State House of Assembly has issued a stern warning to commercial banks in the State, particularly the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Osogbo Branch, against honouring unauthorised financial instructions on Local Government accounts. In a letter personally signed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the House drew attention to unlawful […]