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13 Face Prosecution for Alleged Damage to Oyo State Road Kerbs

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The Oyo State Government, through the State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), has taken decisive action in enforcing the rule of law following the alleged wilful and malicious damage to state road infrastructure in Ibadan. The enforcement exercise, led by the Chairperson of OYRLEA, Honourable Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.), alongside members of the enforcement team on Tuesday, 20th January 2026, led to the arrest of Farinde Lawal, Akanji Kazeem, Abidemi Isiaq and ten (10) others. The suspects were subsequently arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court, Ibadan Magisterial District, sitting at Iwo Road, on Wednesday, 21st January 2026, on charges of conspiracy and wilful damage. According to the charge sheet, the defendants allegedly conspired and maliciously damaged road kerbs constructed by the Oyo State Government on 20th January 2026 at Odejayi Area, Old Ife Road, and New Gbagi Area, Ibadan. The offences are said to be contrary to Sect...
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Makinde reshuffles cabinet, appoints new SSG, others

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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, announced a cabinet reshuffle. According to a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde has relieved the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo, of her appointment with immediate effect.  Professor Musibau Adetunji Babatunde has been appointed as the new Secretary to the State Government. The statement further said that Barr. Temilolu Seun Ashamu has been moved from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. Also, Governor Makinde has announced his Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, Ademola Aderinto, as a commissioner-designate. He will consequently be presented to the Oyo State House of Assembly for screening. The statement also announced the appointment of Honourable Abiodun Adedoja as Special Adviser on Energy Security and Kolawole Elijah Akanmu as Senior Special Assistant on Budget and Econom...
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Oyo RAAMP Trains Stakeholders on Environmental, Social management plan, Security.

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As  part of deliberate efforts to enhance work ethics and ensuring  delivery of quality project outcomes, the Oyo State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (OYO RAAMP) has organized a two-day training on Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Security for stakeholders involved in the development and operation of Agrologistics Centres (ALCs) across the state. The capacity building, which was held on Thursday at Labamba Hotel, Oyo Town, Oyo State, was designed to strengthen stakeholders’ understanding of environmental and social safeguards. It also promotes gender-sensitive project implementation, improves security consciousness, and ultimately enhances the quality, safety, and sustainability of ALC projects under OYO RAAMP. While declaring the training open, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi, described the gathering as significant, noting that t...
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Makinde Appoints New Rector, Registrar and Bursar for Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic

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The Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Adedokun as the Rector of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa. In the same vein, Mrs. Akintunde Bosede has been appointed as the Registrar, while Mrs. Adejuwon Sekinat has been named the Bursar of the institution. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed this on Tuesday in his office while receiving the approval letter from His Excellency, the Governor. Hon. Olayiwola explained that the appointment of the three principal officers followed due process, noting that the exercise commenced with a public advertisement in national newspapers and was followed by a series of interviews conducted by the Governing Council of the institution, chaired by Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi. According to the Commissioner, the Governing Council’s report was subsequently submitted to his office, upon which he made recommendations to the Governor. The...
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Akeem Abas Administration to Flag Off AI Training for Journalists in January 2026

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The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Comrade Akeem Abas, has announced that journalists in the state will begin a series of Artificial Intelligence (AI) training sessions by mid-January 2026. The initiative is designed to equip media professionals with modern digital skills and enhance newsroom productivity. Abas made the disclosure on Thursday morning while featuring on a live programme on New Frontier Television, a cable station owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention.  He said the council is committed to repositioning journalism practice in the state through exposure to emerging technologies. In a statement by the Secretary of the Council, Dayo Adu, the NUJ chairman explained that the forthcoming training would cover AI tools for content creation, data analysis, fact-checking, multimedia enhancement, and audience engagement. According to him, acquiring such skills has become necessary as journalism continues to...
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December Festivities: Oyo State Government Begins Distribution of ₦100m Worth of Commodities at Subsidised Rates to Workers

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The Oyo State Government, through the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), has commenced the distribution of food commodities valued at about ₦100 million to civil and public servants across the state at highly subsidised rates. The initiative is part of the state government’s continuous efforts to cushion the effects of current economic challenges on workers and ensure a more comfortable December festive season. Flagging off the distribution exercise at the Corporation’s premises on monday,  the Chairman of the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Sheik Taofik Akeugbagold, said the programme is strictly for workers who have indicated interest, noting that beneficiaries must be properly collated by their respective accounts sections to ensure a smooth and transparent process. The Chairman, speaking through the Coordinating Director ACCOS, Mr. Oladejo explained that the commodities available for the programme incl...
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Oyo Govt Commended for Quality Delivery of Ongoing RAAMP Projects

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The Oyo State Government  has received high commendation for the quality and excellence displayed in the execution of ongoing Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) constructions across the state. The commendation was made by the Regional Adviser, South West, RAAMP, Engr. Alhassan Aliu, during his three-day working visit to Oyo State,where he carried out an extensive assessment of ongoing RAAMP project sites across the state. The Regional Adviser, South West, expressed deep satisfaction with the level of workmanship and strict adherence to project specifications observed during the visit.  He explained that he was particularly impressed with the quality of work on the Agro-Logistics Centres (ALCs), describing them as outstanding and in line with approved standards. He noted that although Oyo State began RAAMP implementation later than several participating states, saying it has rapidly closed the gap and demonstrated remarkable progress in a relati...
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