Oyo Affairs

21/10/2025

Why Oyo and Other States Should Not Allow Abuja to Hijack Their Gaming Revenues

The gaming industry in Nigeria has evolved from a pastime into a multi-billion-naira sector that fuels innovation, creates jobs, and boosts state revenues. From lottery kiosks on Ibadan streets to modern online betting platforms across Lagos, Enugu, and Rivers, gaming has become both a cultural and

21/10/2025

Join Us to Fill Existing Vacancies for Medical Doctors, Dr. Fagbemi Charges Oyo, NMA

The Chairman, Oyo State Hospital Management Board (OYSHMB), Dr. Akin Fagbemi, has charged the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State Chapter, to collaborate with the state government in addressing the shortage of medical personnel by helping to provide qualified doctors for recruitment. Dr

20/10/2025

Oyo State Rises from 34th to 7th Position in Nigeria’s Climate Governance Ranking

Oyo State has recorded a significant leap in Nigeria’s latest Subnational Climate Ranking, reflecting the state’s growing commitment to climate governance, resilience, and environmental sustainability. The ranking, which assesses subnational progress across policy, implementation, and visibility

20/10/2025

Oyo Assembly Service Commission Releases CBT Results for 2025 Recruitment Exercise, Releases Date for Oral Interviews

The Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission has released the results of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted as part of the 2025 recruitment exercise for applicants seeking employment into various positions under the Commission. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Commission, H

20/10/2025

“I Will End 15 Years of Epileptic Power Supply in Ibarapa” – Bayo Adelabu Vows | https://oyoaffairs.net/i-will-end-15-years-of-epileptic-power-supply-in-ibarapa-bayo-adelabu-vows/

19/10/2025

Residents of Agbowo held a protest yesterday to demand that IBEDC provide them with a power supply equal to that of the Ojoo and Orogun areas of Ibadan.

19/10/2025

Oke-Ogun Leaders Reaffirm Support for Makinde After Senator Hosea Halleluyah’s Defection

The forum of former Local Government Chairmen, former Vice Chairmen and former Local Government Party Chairmen in Oke Ogun has declared its allegiance to the Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The forum, in a communiqué issued after a mee

19/10/2025

Will Seyi Makinde Defect to APC or Rebuild PDP?

The question of whether Governor Seyi Makinde will defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or remain and work to rebuild his party stands as one of Nigeria’s most important political dilemmas today, especially to his followers. The PDP into which Makinde entered in 2019 is no longer the monolithic powerhouse it once appeared. Following its loss of the presidency in 2015, the party struggled to re-establish a cohesive national centre.

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17/10/2025

Adekanmbi, Ex-Finance Commissioner for Late Governor Ajimobi, Dumps

Mr. Abimbola Adekanmbi, a former Commissioner for Finance and Deputy Chief of Staff in Oyo State, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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17/10/2025

Others Can Leave PDP For Convenience, We’ll Stand Firm For Conscience’ — Makinde on Defection

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the recent wave of political defections in Nigeria, saying that others can defect for convenience but he will stand firm for conscience. In a newsletter released Thursday evening, Makinde stated that the only defection that truly matters is the one

16/10/2025

AfCFTA: We’re unlocking prosperity, saving for tomorrow – Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has said that the state's vision of unlocking prosperity, creating employment and boosting trade volume is well on course with the launch of the Oyo State African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) sub-national implementation strategy. The governor declared th

15/10/2025

Oyo Govt Gives Roadside Traders Along Airport Road Two-Week to Vacate

The Gov. Seyi Makinde led Oyo State government, has issued a two-week ultimatum to roadside traders in some parts of Ibadan. The State government directed all the roadside traders and those selling in containers along Airport Road, Old Ife Road and Onipepeye areas of Ibadan to relocate their trad