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Oyo State plans to develop its creative economy by transforming cultural heritage into viable export products. The initiative aims for economic growth and sustainable development.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde attributed the economic hardship faced by millions of Nigerians to inadequate planning by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. He stated that major economic policies lacked sufficient planning.
OyoThe governorship candidate for Oyo State's Allied Peoples’ Movement, Bimbo Adekanmbi, challenged Senator Sharafadeen Alli. Adekanmbi stated the state's people would not reward alleged incompetence.
In Lagos, Obi secured 582,454 votes (45.81%) while APC candidate Tinubu received 572,606 votes (45.04%). The results highlight a close contest.
OyoThe Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, stated he is the foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland. He cited the historical importance of the Oyo Empire.
OyoThe NDLEA arraigned two Mexican nationals and four Nigerians. They are accused of involvement in a methamphetamine laboratory in Oyo State.
The Oyo State Government denied allegations of selling the Agodi Government Fish Farm. The opposition party had accused the administration of planning to transfer the property.
Civil society organizations requested the Oyo State Government allocate targeted funding for girls' education in the 2027 budget. They urged the translation of the adopted Education Sector Plan 2026–2030 into action.
NigeriaThe Federal Government attributed electricity supply disruptions in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo States to inadequate gas supply, reduced hydroelectric generation and maintenance challenges. The Federal Ministry of Power said efforts were underway to restore normal electricity supply.
OyoSenior members of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress in Oyo State met to resolve internal divisions. The meeting included prominent party figures preparing for 2027 elections.
OyoThe Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has received a colourful traditional welcome from Nigerians in Melbourne, Australia, with members of the Yoruba community turning out in cultural attire to receive the monarch. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-alaafin-receives-colourful-welcome-from-nigerians-in-australia/
The Oyo State Government has faulted the anti-Islam allegation against Governor Seyi Makinde by MURIC, citing his building of mosques and support for Musli Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-not-anti-islam-built-mosque-oyo-replies-muric/
OyoA prominent grassroots mobiliser for Peter Obi, Serah Ibrahim, has publicly endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential ambition for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obis-ally-endorses-makindes-presidential-bid/
The proposed State Police system has crossed a major constitutional hurdle, with 30 State Houses of Assembly approving the amendment The post State Police: Kano, Cross River, Abia, Niger, Benue, Oyo yet to approve bill; gets Nov 19 deadline appeared first on Vanguard News.
