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  • Eid-el-Kabir: Oyo workers get ram, rice at subsidised prices

    Eid-el-Kabir: Oyo workers get ram, rice at subsidised prices

    The Oyo State government has subsidised prices of ram, rice and vegetable oil for civil servants in the state, in its effort to bring succour to Muslim workers.

    The Chairman, Oyo State Agricultural Credit Corporation, Sheihk Taofeek Akeugbagold made this known on Monday in Ibadan during the distribution of the items to some of the beneficiaries.

    According to him, no fewer than 2,500 civil servants will benefit from the government gesture.

    Akewugbagold said that the state government designed the programme to bring succour to civil servants in view of the economic realities in the country.

    He explained that the distribution of the commodities, which will end on June 4, would be sustained by Gov. Seyi Makinde led government.

    Akewugbagold said that repayment for the subsidised items would be deducted in three instalments from their salaries, beginning from August.

    Some of the beneficiaries lauded the state government’s gesture, describing the initiative as a wise decision.

    A civil servant from the State Ministry of Education, Mr Muideen Ogundele, said the gesture was a big relief for workers who could not afford the high cost of ram in the open markets.

    Also, Mr Yekeen Taiwo and Alhaja Balkis Omilowo, of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority, and the teaching Service Commission, respectfully, said the programme had made it seamless for civil servants to get ram at affordable price.

  • Oyo govt breaks silence over Ibadan building collapse

    Oyo govt breaks silence over Ibadan building collapse

    The Oyo State Government has sealed off the building which collapsed under construction on Monday at the Dugbe area of Ibadan.

    The state Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, gave the directive when he visited the scene on Monday.

    Akin-Funmilayo stated that the action was taken to ensure the safety of lives and property.

    He added that sealing off would also allow the government to assess the situation and come up with an adequate report on the cause of the incident.

    The commissioner alleged that some of the building materials used for the construction of the collapsed building appeared to be sub-standard and of low quality.

    He declared that an integrity test would be carried out on the collapsed building to prevent a recurrence.

    Akin-Funmilayo stated that the outcome of the test would determine the government’s next action.

    “After seeing the extent of the collapse, we decided it has to be sealed off because we have to prevent loss of lives.

    “Professionals from the Ministry of Works would have to come and carry out an integrity test, after which the report would advise us on the next action to be taken on the property.

    “In addition, this outlet belongs to a popular eatery outfit; I believe the same engineer doing this place handled the other outlets they have in Ibadan and other cities.

    “But, for this to have happened, it means that we have to carry out an integrity test on all their buildings.

    “If we find out that the other outlets fail the integrity test, we will bring them down, because we cannot afford to toy with the lives of our people,” the commissioner said.

  • Makinde appoints members of Judicial Service Commission

    Makinde appoints members of Judicial Service Commission

    Governor Seyi Makinde, has appointed four persons as members of the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission.

    The letter of appointment was signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi.

    A statement by Gov. Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Sulaimon Olaanrewaju, on Friday in Ibadan, said the commission has the state Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima, as statutory chairman.

    The new appointees are: Mr Musibau Adetunbi; Mr Wahab Adedigba; Chief Joshua Abioye and Mrs Moyosore Ajani.

    The governor charged the new appointees to discharge their duties with dedication and commitment to the state.

  • Oyo state approves ₦4.5 Billion compensation for Bodija explosion victims

    Oyo state approves ₦4.5 Billion compensation for Bodija explosion victims

    The Oyo State Executive Council has approved a ₦4.5 billion relief package for victims and families affected by the tragic explosion that occurred on January 16, 2024, in Bodija, Ibadan.

    Announcing the decision, Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, noted that the new allocation builds on more than ₦200 million already spent on emergency interventions, including temporary shelter, medical care, food, and security.

    The council also endorsed a recommendation by a ten-member committee to revoke the titles of two adjoining properties on Adeyi Avenue—the location of the blast. The site will be repurposed as a memorial park in tribute to those who lost their lives.

    Oyelade dismissed misinformation surrounding the government’s response, calling it “unfair and misleading,” and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to justice and public welfare.

    He added that the Ministry of Justice will continue legal proceedings against suspects already charged and is collaborating with security agencies to track down additional individuals linked to the incident.

    The explosion, which was triggered by illegally stored explosives, claimed several lives, destroyed numerous homes, and caused extensive damage across the Bodija area.

  • Federal workers protest in Oyo

    Federal workers protest in Oyo

    Some Federal workers on Wednesday staged a protest at the frontage of the Federal Secretariat, Ikolaba Ibadan, in Oyo state as directed by the Federal Workers Forum, over poor welfare.

    National Coordinator of the forum, Andrew Emelieze, and Secretary General, Itoro Obong, said the strike followed a 21-day ultimatum issued to the government.

    The workers are demanding the immediate payment of the five-month wage award arrears, the implementation of the 40 percent peculiar allowance, and the payment of its arrears.

    However, dozens of federal workers were seen carrying placards with various inscriptions such as ‘Pay us five months wage awards,70k minimum wage is a failure’; Federal Workers have suffered enough’; ‘FG workers live on loans’, among others.

    Addressing newsmen, Emelieze, alleged that the federal government has been ”cheating its workforce over the years, and it has gotten to a stage where workers can no longer endure.”

    Emelieze said workers called for the indefinite national protest because they could no longer cope with the hardship facing them.

    According to him, part of the forum demands is immediate payment of outstanding five months wage award.

    He said government stopped the wage award payment in March 2024, since then no federal worker has received the money contrary to government claim that it has paid the five months wage award arrears.

    “In addition, we demand for implementation of 40 per cent peculiar allowance and the payment of its arrears.

    “The 70,000 minimum wage is unacceptable to us, it’s a slave wage, we are rejecting it and call for its immediate upward review.

    “We equally want immediate review of the heavy taxation of the federal workers’ poor wage,” he stated.

    He further urged federal government to ensure that the welfare of its workforce is prioritised, saying workers are the engine room of government, “without it, governance will collapse”.

    He called on President Bola Tinubu to reason with workers, and direct the relevant agencies of government to act fast on the demands of the workers.

    Emelieze said the protest will be held from morning till noon every day until the federal government yields to the demands of the workers.

  • Makinde pledges immediate support for victims of Ibadan market fire

    Makinde pledges immediate support for victims of Ibadan market fire

    Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, pledged to provide immediate support to the victims of the fire outbreak at Alesinloye Market in Ibadan.

    During an on-the-spot assessment of the market, Gov. Makinde stated that the promised support would be actualized upon the government’s receipt of a full report on the incident.

    The fire, which commenced at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, resulted in the destruction of shops and goods valued at millions of naira.

    Gov. Seyi Makinde, who was represented by his deputy, Mr. Bayo Lawal, expressed his condolences to the traders who suffered property losses as a result of the fire outbreak.

    “As a government, we will do the needful in terms of immediate support through the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYSEMA).

    “We will also work with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) as well as public-spirited people to give immediate support to the victims of this incident,” he said.

    Gov. Makinde directed the Ibadan South-West Local Government and the Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to implement adequate security measures at the Alesinloye Market.

    He also instructed the council authorities to prepare a comprehensive report detailing the cause of the fire, and further called upon the market leaders to provide an enumeration of the affected shops.

    He expressed his deep sorrow, stating, ‘This is a big and popular market. It is so painful. It is our prayer that such will not happen again. This fire incident is sad because this market has been in existence for quite some time.’

  • Oyo: Adegbola regains Staff of Office as Eleruwa after Supreme Court removal

    Oyo: Adegbola regains Staff of Office as Eleruwa after Supreme Court removal

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Ibadan on Thursday presented a Certificate of Appointment and Staff of Office to Oba Samuel Adegbola, as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa.

    Governor Makinde had on Tuesday approved the reappointment of Adegbola as the traditional ruler of Eruwa land.

    Recall that Adegbola was installed in 1998 but deposed on Nov. 29, 2019, by an order of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

    In his remarks, Makinde said the Eruwa obaship issue had lingered since 2019, leaving the town without a traditional ruler since then.

    According to the governor, Adegbola had reigned for 21 years before the Supreme Court judgment that sacked him.

    He said the new selection process, put in place by the kingmakers of Eruwa to fill the vacant stool, unanimously reselected Adegbola from the Akalako ruling house.

    Makinde said he, as the governor, only had to endorse the kingmakers’ nomination without interference.

    He further said the roles of traditional rulers could not be overemphasised, saying, “They are closer to the people.”

    According to the governor, traditional rulers also play vital roles in the area of security and preservation of culture in their respective domains.

    He pledged that his administration would continue to support and protect the traditional institution in the state.

    Eruwa is an ancient town and the headquarters of Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State.

    In his acceptance speech, the Oba promised to unite all his subjects in ensuring that the people of Eruwa live together harmoniously.

    He also pledged to work towards the growth and progress of the ancient town and Ibarapa land in general.

  • Oyo Governor to host Sierra Leone President

    Oyo Governor to host Sierra Leone President

    Governor Seyi Makinde will receive Sierra Leone’s President Julius Bio in Ibadan on Monday.

    This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju.

    The statement revealed that President Bio will visit the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo.

    The governor warmly welcome President Bio and his delegation, expressing that the people of Oyo State are delighted to host them during this visit.

    “President Bio and his team will experience Oyo State’s rich history and heritage, which has earned it the title of pacesetter.

    “They will also see key developments, such as the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, Oyo, which showcases our government’s progress,” he added.

    Makinde assured Bio of the government’s highest regard as he explores Oyo State during his visit.

  • Millions destroyed as fire engulfs Casava processing factory in Iseyin, Oyo

    Millions destroyed as fire engulfs Casava processing factory in Iseyin, Oyo

    Goods worth multi-million Naira have been destroyed as fire gutted a cassava processing facility in Iseyin, Oyo State.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Iseyin is situated within the Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of Oyo.

    The fire which broke out at the facility at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, spread rapidly, causing extensive damage to property and goods worth millions of Naira.

    Authorities traced the cause of the blaze to unattended electrical appliances that were plugged in.

    Confirming the incident, the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, stated that the fire service personnel were promptly dispatched upon receiving the alert and managed to salvage some of the property.

    “The command received the distress call at exactly 1.23 pm on Monday 3rd February, 2025.

    “The firemen led by ACFS Lasisi Banuso were promptly deployed to the scene of the incident. We swiftly swung into action and restricted the fire to spread to all surrounding properties.

    “The industry was destroyed by fire and prosperity worth millions of naira were destroyed by fire and the agency’s officers were able to save Iseyin educational board building, a closest cassava processing industry and other nearby properties.

    “The fire was as a result of indiscriminate bush and undergrowth burning by an identified person spreading to the industrial premises and setting it ablaze,” Akinyinka told reporters.

  • New Alaafin’s coronation date announced

    New Alaafin’s coronation date announced

    Oyo State Government on Monday in Ibadan said the coronation of Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo would hold on April 5.

    The state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Ademola Ojo, disclosed this while inaugurating a 25-man coronation committee.

    Recall that Governor Seyi Makinde had on January 13th presented instruments of office to Owoade at a brief ceremony in his office in Ibadan.

    “The committee has sub-committees to enable it coordinate and plan effectively towards a smooth coronation ceremony,” Ojo said.

    The Commissioner who is chairing the coronation committee said members include representatives of the Alaafin palace, Oyo state government and other key stakeholders.

    He stated that the coronation ceremony would attract dignitaries from across the country and beyond.

    “These include traditional rulers, government officials, and prominent figures from various sectors,” Ojo said.