Oyo State begins implementation of community service laws

Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State, Mr. Oluseun Abimbola, has advocated effective implementation of Criminal Justice and Community

Governor of Oyo State, Sen Abiola Ajimobi has approved the creation of 35 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs)

The Governor of Oyo State, Sen Abiola Ajimobi has approved the creation of 35 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), in order to ensure development reaches all the grass roots.

Oyo Assembly moves to resuscitate moribund state-owned companies

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday activated the process of resuscitating moribund government owned companies in the state. Giving instances of moribund industries like Oyo State Paper Mill Limited Oluyole, Ibadan; Cashew Nut Processing Industry Limited, Eleyele, Ibadan; Conpole Nigeria Limited, Moniya, Ibadan; Asphalt Plant, Ijaye; Pace Setter Fruit Canning Industry, Ikoyi Ile; Red Brick Industry, Egbeda, the Assembly bemoaned that such industries which hitherto aided the socioeconomic development of the state had been abandoned.

IBADAN MUSICIANS ARE GOING ON STRIKE

Music, as widely claimed, is food to the soul and has been a source of inspiration and solace to many. In Nigeria, over the past two decades, the music industry has grown into a multi-billion naira industry, metamorphosing from the hobbies of many into a veritable source of livelihood. The industry has produced talents, mavericks and legends, with the likes of Tuface, Davido, Wizkid, P Square, Olamide and the like. As the industry grew, it, after a while, was categorised (though unofficially), into strata: A-list, B-list and C-list artistes. A-list artistes are any set of artistes who are the raves of the moment. They are the ones dominating the music scene at any point in time, for instance, Olamide, Davido, Wizkid, Yemi Alade etc are current A-list artistes and are in heavy demand from show promoters and commanded hefty sums as performance fees and corporate endorsements.

EFCC Ibadan’s first task: To arraign Olagunju, alleged fraudster

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal office, will Monday, on 16 May 2016, arraign an alleged fraudster, Bisi Lillian Olagunju, before an Oyo State High Court sitting Ring Road, Ibadan.

16,532 Oyo workers face probe over multiple salaries

The Oyo State Government has said it will set up a panel to investigate 16,532 workers in the state for various offences which include drawing multiple salaries. The Secretary to the State Government, Olalekan Alli, said on Wednesday that the affected workers included employees and pensioners of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Teaching Service Commission, National Youth Service Corps members, local governments and tertiary institutions. Alli explained that workers, who should have retired but who were still working, and employees with bank accounts linked to invalid Bank Verification Number or without BVN, would also face the panel. He said the payment of salaries of the concerned employees would be suspended immediately pending further investigation. He said, “It is to be noted that the 16,532 employees, identified as having issues in their data, are not automatically thrown out of work nor are they confirmed guilty of any financial illegalities yet.

Ajimobi & Wife, Lara Oshiomhole, Others Join Aisha Buhari At An Event (Photos)

Governor Abiola Ajimobi, his wife Mrs Florence Ajimobi, Edo First Lady -Lara Oshiomhole, Wife of Nassarawa State Governor -Mrs. Mero Al-makura, Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Saliu Adetunji and others were among dignitaries who joined Nigeria's First Lady -Mrs Aisha Buhari to launch the free health screening under the Future Assured Initiative -today in Ibadan, Oyo state.

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Aisha Buhari Visits The Olubadan Of Ibadan In His Palace (Photo)

Wife of the president, Aisha Buhari who is currently in Oyo state met with the Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Saliu Adetunji at his palace yesterday.
The first lady was accompanied by governor Abiola Ajimobi and his wife -Mrs. Ajimobi.... Mrs Buhari is in Oyo State in continuation of her nationwide free health screening programme for women, under the Future Assured Initiative.


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See How Governor Ajimobi & Wife Welcomed Aisha Buhari As She Visits Oyo State (Pics)

The Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, will pay a two-day visit to Ibadan, Oyo State capital, beginning from Wednesday, in continuation of her nationwide free health screening programme for women, under the Future Assured Initiative.

Oyo govt moves to criminalise street begging

Governor Abiola Ajimobi

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has hinted of plan by his administration to outlaw street begging in the state.

Oyo Assembly summons utility firm over arbitrary bills

The Oyo State House of Assembly has summoned the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over its arbitrary billing system.

Alao-Akala didn’t request for chairmanship slots from Ajimobi —Supporters

SUPPORTERS of former governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, have said his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not to cause trouble for the ruling party.

This was as they said those who were accusing the former governor of irrelevance because of non-allocation of positions to his supporters in the recently constituted local government executives were wrong, adding that Alao-Akala did not request for chairmanship seat for any of his supporters from Governor Abiola Ajimobi. The supporters made their position known on the issue on Monday, during a chat with the Nigerian Tribune, in Ibadan, the state capital.