VP Shettima To Represent Nigeria At 2nd UN Food Systems Summit In Addis Ababa
VP Shettima To Represent Nigeria At 2nd UN Food Systems Summit In Addis Ababa Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, to represent Nigeria at the second United Nations Food Systems Summit starting July 27 to 29, 2025. He will join other global leaders at the high-level event […]
Oyo Govt Moves To Regulate Scavenging
The Oyo house of assembly has urged the Executive Arm of Government through the Ministry of environment and natural resources to put in place regulatory guidelines on scavenging to discourage criminal elements who use scavenger’s activities to perpetrate crimes. The House made the resolution while deliberating on the Report of the Committee on Environment, Water […]
Two Years in Office: Under Dikko’s Watch, Pacesetter Transport Expands to 39 Routes, Launches CNG Buses, Among Others
Since assuming office two years ago, Hon. Dikko Salami has steered Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS) through a period of unprecedented growth and modernization. Under his leadership, the agency has expanded its intra-city routes from just 2 to an impressive 39 within Ibadan Metropolis, while also pioneering inter-state operations with 20 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses […]
House of Representatives Push Bill to Ban Public Officials from Using Private Schools, Hospitals
The House of Representatives is considering a new bill that seeks to bar public officials and civil servants from accessing private schools and healthcare services, a move aimed at restoring confidence in Nigeria’s public institutions. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Prohibit Public and Civil Servants from Using Private Schools and Health Care Services […]
Dikko: Makinde’s Administration Subsidised Public Transport with N2.1 Billion
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS), Dr. Salami Ibraheem Oladeji Dikko, has disclosed that the Oyo State Government has expended a total of #2.1 billion to subsidize transportation for residents across the state under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative. Dr. Salami Dikko made this revelation on Monday during […]
DE CASTLE INN: Oyo Govt Demolishes De Castle Inn, To Establish Amotekun Headquarters For More Effective Security Network
The Oyo State Government has demolished the structure formerly known as De Castle Inn, following reports that it had become a hideout for criminals. The abandoned building, located along the Mokola–Agodi Gate axis, is set to be transformed into the new operational base for the state’s security outfits — Amotekun Though it remains uncertain whether […]
OYO STATE TRAINS 80 OFFICERS IN CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC SERVICE SKILLS
The Oyo State Government has trained 80 officers for modern service delivery. The State Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Salihu Adelabu, announced the figure at a one-day capacity-building for the officers, held at Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Secretariat, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Thursday. He reiterated the commitment of the State Government […]
‘Oyo Won’t Tolerate Further Tragedies, Governor Makinde Prioritizes Lives and Property’, Says Akin-Funmilayo
The Oyo State Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Akin-Funmilayo Williams, has called on developers and homeowners to seek proper approvals before embarking on construction projects, stressing the government’s commitment to curbing building collapse in the state. Addressing journalists in Ibadan on Thursday, the Commissioner said the ministry is intensifying efforts to ensure […]
Oyo Govt to Enforce QR code Jacket Policy for Okada Riders
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the QR code-embedded jacket policy for commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders, following a surge in criminal activities involving unregistered operators. A statement issued on Saturday by the Chairman of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), stated that the government will intensify […]
Makinde Renames The Polytechnic Ibadan After Former Governor Omololu Olunloyo
— Egalitarian Voice Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially renamed The Polytechnic Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, in honour of the institution’s pioneer rector and former Governor of the old Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. According to Egalitarian Voice, the announcement was made during a commendation service held at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, […]