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Unregulated Veterinary Drug Sales In Oyo State: Act Of Neglect Aggravating Public Health Risks Through Antibiotic Residues And Antimicrobial Resistance

GISTSMATE 012 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Oyo State is strategically positioned as a frontline state when it comes to livestock and agricultural production in Nigeria, and this puts the state under the spotlight of antimicrobial abuse in Nigeria. The state has one of the largest livestock industries (especially poultry), and this makes her one of the highest users of antimicrobials across…

OYO 2027: Makinde Sets Date To Reveal His Preferred Successor

GISTSMATE 012 months ago04 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says he will disclose his preferred successor in January 2026. Makinde spoke on Monday during the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture, which took place at the government house arcade in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The lecture titled ‘Benefits of Being a Good Neighbour: An Islamic Perspective’,…

FLASH: Gunmen Kidnap Oyo Corps Member On Benin-Ore Expressway

GISTSMATE 012 months ago15 mins

A member of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Ibadan, Oyo State, Rofiat Lawal, has been kidnapped by yet-to-be-identified abductors along the Benin-Ore Expressway. According to a Facebook post by a user, Agbakwara, on Wednesday that Lawal was returning from Benin, Edo State to report to her place of primary assignment on Tuesday when…

Hunter Dies As Amotekun, Police Rescue Kidnapped Victims In Oyo

GISTSMATE 012 months ago03 mins

A hunter has died during a sting operation conducted to rescue some kidnapped victims by the combined efforts of Oyo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun, Policemen and local hunters. The hunter who was identified as Ojo reportedly lost his life when he was attacked by the kidnappers at Alagbede Village in Akinyele Local Government area…

Makinde Approves N550 Million For Retirees’ Gratuities, Death Benefits

GISTSMATE 012 months ago02 mins

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the payment of N550 million in gratuities and death benefits for another batch of retirees and next of kin of deceased pensioners. Announcing the approval on Tuesday at the flag-off ceremony for the monthly disbursement, Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Akeem Ige, reiterated…

Oyo Polytechnic, College Workers To Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage

GISTSMATE 013 months ago08 mins

The workers of polytechnics and colleges of education in Oyo State have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from February 6, 2025, following the continued delay in implementing the approved minimum wage for the institutions by the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde. The Chairman, Joint Action Committee, Dr Kola Lawal, made this known in…

Gov Makinde Directs Oyo Workers To Wear ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday To Preserve Yoruba Culture

GISTSMATE 013 months ago03 mins

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has directed all civil and public servants in the state to wear native attires with a touch of traditional ‘Aso Oke’ every Thursday, in addition to the existing native Friday tradition. The directive, issued to heads of ministries and agencies on Monday 27, was said to be a way to…

JUST-IN: Govt Warns Against Unregulated Valentine’s Day Celebrations

GISTSMATE 013 months ago03 mins

The Oyo State Government has issued a stern warning to corporate bodies, event planners, and anyone planning grandiose celebrations in respect of St. Valentine’s Day to ensure they adhere to the State rules and regulations. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, many broadcast stations have been airing adverts and promotions…

BREAKING: Oyo Govt Begins Payment Of N80,000 New Minimum Wage To Workers

GISTSMATE 013 months ago03 mins

Oyo State Government has commenced payment of new N80,000 minimum wage, disbursing N12 billion to its workforce in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s pledge. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the salary adjustment benefits all categories of workers. Employees on Grade Levels I to VI now receive an additional N50,000, while those…

FLASH (Minimum Wage): Oyo Govt Approves N12 Billion For Payment Of January Salaries, Pensions

GISTSMATE 013 months ago03 mins

Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has approved N12bn for payment of salaries and pensions for the month of January. This is in accordance with the newly approved N80,000 minimum wage. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade dropped the hint in a statement made available to the newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday….

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Oyo State

Unregulated Veterinary Drug Sales In Oyo State: Act Of Neglect Aggravating Public Health Risks Through Antibiotic Residues And Antimicrobial Resistance

OYO 2027: Makinde Sets Date To Reveal His Preferred Successor

FLASH: Gunmen Kidnap Oyo Corps Member On Benin-Ore Expressway

Hunter Dies As Amotekun, Police Rescue Kidnapped Victims In Oyo

Makinde Approves N550 Million For Retirees’ Gratuities, Death Benefits

Oyo Polytechnic, College Workers To Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage

Gov Makinde Directs Oyo Workers To Wear ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday To Preserve Yoruba Culture

JUST-IN: Govt Warns Against Unregulated Valentine’s Day Celebrations

BREAKING: Oyo Govt Begins Payment Of N80,000 New Minimum Wage To Workers

FLASH (Minimum Wage): Oyo Govt Approves N12 Billion For Payment Of January Salaries, Pensions