The lawmaker representing Oyo North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Abdul-Fatai Omotayo Buhari, has paid a 75th post-humous birthday tribute to late Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State, saying that the late politician's records of good deeds have immortalised him.
Alao-Akala, a retired police officer, local government chairman, deputy governor and governor of...
Indigenes of Oyo State in different higher institutions across the country, under the aegis of the Federation of Oyo State Students Union (FOSSU), have lauded the governor, 'Seyi Makinde, for implementing policies that support students’ academic advancement and place them in a good stead for success.
The students, led by their National President, Mr Ibrahim Alarape, and the Senior Special...
The National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Samuel Anyanwu has opened up on how Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde is fueling the crisis tearing the party apart.
Anyanwu, OYOINSIGHT can report, revealed this in a recent with The Nation newspaper. He noted that Makinde, alongside his Enugu counterpart, and the party’s former National Vice Chairman (Southeast) are responsible for...
The government of Ogun State has invited a former Commissioner in Oyo State, Adebayo Mutualubi Ojo, to serve as a guest speaker at a symposium to mark the 2025 democracy day in the state.
Ojo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, was Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State between 2011 and 2015.
A letter signed by a Permanent Secretary...
Dr. Folorunso’s journey from a modest upbringing through parents and a family that instill untainted love and raise God-fearing children has paved the way for his academic and career success in becoming a global healthcare leader. His background and educational environments have shaped his thirst for academic excellence without undermining morals, social justice, and empathy. Dr. Folorunso’s new academic...
Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the opening of three new branches across Nigeria, reinforcing its commitment to expanding financial access and deepening its presence in underserved and high-growth communities.
The newly launched branches are located at 23 Lawanson Road, Surulere, Lagos State; opposite the Police Station in Kamba, Kebbi State; and Block C, Tyland Mall 2, Timber &...
On Thursday, 29th May, 2025, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde marked his sixth year in office. Though there was no pomp or ceremony, the last 2,190 days have been defining as much as they were eventful for Oyo State, with many landmark projects, programmes and policies that have helped to reposition the state and impact on the lives of its residents.
The...
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his remarkable accomplishments as he marks his second year in office.
This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan.
Senator Alli commended Tinubu's commitment to national development, bold economic reforms and tireless efforts toward repositioning Nigeria on the path of...
I recently stumbled on a billboard somewhere in Ibadan that had the image of the Governor, Seyi Makinde emblazoned on it with a caption that sounded far more outrageously ridiculous than realistic: Makinde’s six years achievements in office have exceeded the success recorded in the last sixty years.
Not surprisingly, that billboard was sponsored by one of Mr. Makinde’s political...
A major tragedy was averted when a tanker laden with 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, crashed on Friday in Ogbomosho.
The incident, according to PUNCH, occurred at the Ayanyan area along the Ogbomoso/Ilorin Expressway after the tanker, bearing registration number MAG 20 XB (Borno), reportedly lost control and veered into a nearby pit.
Confirming the incident...
