OYRLEA warns against dumping building materials on roads, secures conviction

By Seun Ibiyemi The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has warned residents against the indiscriminate dumping of building materials such as gravel, granite, stone dust, and sand on roads and walkways, following a successful enforcement operation that led to the conviction of an offender in Ibadan. The authority disclosed that the enforcement…

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PMS hike: Makinde approves N10,000 allowance for civil servants

By Adeyemi David Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a N10,000 monthly transportation support allowance for civil servants in the state as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising living costs. Makinde announced the initiative on Monday while supervising the YEAP-SAFER support disbursement and stakeholder engagement programme at the Fashola Agribusiness…

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Customs strengthens anti-smuggling drive through engagement with Oyo traditional rulers

By Seun Ibiyemi The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Deputy Comptroller Wale Adewole, on Thursday paid courtesy visits to the palaces of the Aseyin of Iseyin, Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III, and the Soun of Ogbomosho, Ghandi Olaoye, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with…

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Oyo State debunks claims on retirees’ gratuities, says payments ongoing

The Oyo State Government has refuted what it described as a misleading report circulating from an interest group regarding the payment of retirees’ gratuities between 2015 and 2018. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, said the report misrepresented his discussion with the group led by Comrade Ojekunle Tope. According to Adelabu, he…

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Amid food security concerns, Oyo State moves to tackle rising day-old chick prices

By Adeyemi David The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent increase in the prices of day-old chicks, a development threatening the profitability of poultry farmers and raising food security concerns across the state.Oyo/Osun Customs strengthens inter-agency ties with DSS, NDLEA, NAFDAC The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development,…

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Ibadan man arraigned over alleged N900,000 building materials theft

By Adeyemi David 35-Year-Old Arraigned in Ibadan Court Over Alleged N900,000 Theft of Building Materials A 35-year-old man, Aliyu Mohammed, has been arraigned before a Grade A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, over the alleged theft of building materials valued at N900,000. Mohammed was docked on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, break-in, malicious…

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