Oyo State chapter of traditional worshippers under the aegis of Traditional Religion Worshippers’ Association, have staged a peaceful protest over what they termed discrimination against the body by the state government. The worshippers, who staged the protest at the front of the Oyo State Government Secretariat complex, carried placards with various inscriptions as: “Stop discrimination … Read more
The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, announced a shift in the Common Entrance examination dates into its schools of science from Wednesday, August 19 to Tuesday, September 1. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in the state, in a statement signed by the Commissioner, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said the postponement was due to a clash … Read more
Oyo state Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, swore in a new Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Lateef Idowu Oyeleke. The appointee was confirmed by the House of Assembly as a replacement for Hon. Kehinde Ayoola, who died in May 2020, after a during illness. Mr Makinde, at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, … Read more
The Oyo state government approves promotion, gratuity for 97 workers dismissed in 2012 The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, approved the notational promotion and payment of civil servants who were dismissed in 2012 but recalled by the present administration in the state. This disclosure was made by the Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, Dr. … Read more
OYO State commissioner Prof. Raphael Afonja was sacked on Monday days after he recovered from COVID-19. However, little or nothing was known as to what led to the dismissal of the professor. But as the cloud of dust raised by the ex commissioner sacking began to settle, real reason behind his dismissal has come to … Read more
The Nigeria police has said the attack was part of the unlawful act of the group in marking “8/8”. The Ogun State security officers have raised the alarm of a plot by cult gangs to attack the state on Saturday 8th Of August. The DSP, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson for the police in the state, … Read more
A monarch in Oyo State, the Aseyin of Iseyin has announced the suspension of two of his chiefs, Ekohotblog reports. The Aseyin, Oba Abd-Ganiy Adekunle Salau, suspended the Basorun of Iseyin, Chief Raheem Adelodun. Adelodun was suspended over allegations ranging from gross insubordination, flagrant disrespect to the stool and authority of the Aseyin of Iseyin. … Read more
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has said it will do everything humanly possible to repatriate all its indigenes found to have been trafficked to Lebanon. The governor, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, on Sunday, vowed that the state will not fold its arms and watch as its indigenes are subjected to … Read more
– Three residents of Okeho town in Oyo state and a policeman have been reportedly killed on Thursday – Their death was as a result of the clash between the police, hunters, and members of a vigilante group – The clash started the insistence of the residents to kill the robbery suspect arrested alive while … Read more
– Oyo State Governor pays tributes to first military governor of Oyo state, Gen. David Jemibewon – Makinde described the General as a goal-getter – A brief history of Gen. David Jemibewon Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has celebrated the first military governor of the state, retired Gen. David Jemibewon, on his 80th birthday. The … Read more
The Oyo State Government has insisted that no administration after 1995 bought a water drilling rig for the State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) except the present administration. The Chairman of RUWASSA in the state, Engr. Najeem Omirinde, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Thursday, said his assertion was … Read more
The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, has requested for more judges and magistrates in the state’s judiciary to fastrack justice delivery. The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, has requested for more judges and magistrates in the state’s judiciary to fastrack justice delivery. Abimbola made the request on Thursday during … Read more
The Oyo State Police Command has said intelligence report indicates that some groups are warming up for their annual anniversary. A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi, said the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, gave the information on Monday. The Commissioner of Police said the annual celebration of … Read more
Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan, has refuted the claim that the family of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi was not aware of his presence and intention to attend the eighth-day governor’s Fidau prayers Ekohotblog learned on Sunday that Olaniyan, who went to the resident of the late former governor Ajimobi was denied entry into … Read more
Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, and two commissioners in the state has been denied access into the venue of the 8th day Fidau prayer for Late Senator Abiola Ajimobi. Ekohotblog reported that Ajimobi, who was the former Governor of the state died in Lagos on the 25, June and was buried last Sunday, … Read more
One Oyo state isolation centre, Olodo Infectious Disease Centre in Ibadan, has recorded its first COVID-19 deliveries. The state Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, while giving an update on the COVID-19 cases in the state, announced this through his official Twitter handle. Mr Makinde noted that the state had confirmed another new 19 positive … Read more
An auto crash between a Dairy truck, a Nissan Micra, and two motorcycles has claimed four lives in Oyo State. The incident happened on Wednesday, July 1, near the famous Aleshinloye Market, Ibadan, Oyo state. It was also reported that four people sustained life-threatening injuries. READ ALSO: COVID-19: Enugu State COVID-19 Toll Hits 327 Ekohotblog … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has described the death of Chief Bode Akindele as a sad development. Gbajabiamila said Chief Akindele, a famous philanthropist and employer of labour, lived a life worthy of emulation. He said he was particularly saddened that a rare gem has gone, noting that his philanthropic … Read more
The Oyo State government has sealed off five private health facilities in Ibadan and Saki over alleged unprofessional practices. This was contained in a statement issued by Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, and made available to newsmen. The statement indicates that the task force, set up by the state ministry … Read more
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde on Saturday announced that another member of the Oyo State Executive Council has tested positive for COVID-19. Makinde made this announcement on twitter while sharing update on the COVID-19 cases in the state. He added that 169 patients have also been discharged making the total number of discharged patients 508. … Read more