The Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan on Tuesday sentenced a 28-year-old man to three months’ imprisonment for stealing four pieces of dry meat and eggs. The court president, S.M Akintayo, convicted and sentenced him after he had pleaded guilty to a two-count charge of obtaining by false pretence and stealing. Delivering judgment, the…
The Oyo State Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Oyo State chapter, have dismissed reports that a teacher was beaten to death by students in Ogbomoso, describing the viral news as false and a complete misrepresentation of facts. According to a statement by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Oyo State Governor,…
A teacher at Soun High School, Mr Fatai Adegoke, has died after being brutally attacked by his students while attempting to stop them from gambling during school hours. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred after Mr Adegoke confronted a group of students engaged in gambling within the classroom. The confrontation reportedly escalated when the students…
Suspected gunmen struck on Monday morning along Awosika Avenue in the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State, dispossessing a bank depositor of a substantial amount of money and injuring a police officer who attempted to stop their operation. According to reports, the victim, who was conveying cash from a popular frozen fish depot to a…
The executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo North Senatorial District have declared that members of the party in the district are united behind Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The party leaders, in a communiqué issued after a meeting — a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent in Ibadan, the state…
In his continuous pursuit of excellence and good governance, the Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Akin-Funmilayo Williams, has reaffirmed his ministry’s unwavering commitment to transforming the landscape of land administration and urban development in Oyo State in line with His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde’s vision. Mr. Williams emphasized that the ministry…
A mechanic, Opeyemi Adebiyi, 28, on Thursday, appeared before a Mapo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over the alleged theft of N450,000 cash and car gear, belonging to a customer. Adebiyi pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge bordering on false pretense and stealing brought against him. The court’s Magistrate, Mr John Olorimoke, admitted the…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has overturned the suspension of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State, declaring the action taken by Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019 as unlawful. Governor Makinde had, on May 31, 2019, proscribed the activities of the NURTW in the state, citing a…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has declared his ambition for the 2027 governorship seat. Adelabu stated that his gubernatorial ambition is not driven by personal or selfish interests. He insisted that his motivation comes from wanting to improve the lives of the people in the state. In a video that…
With deep joy and a spirit of party unity, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide warmly appreciates His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the growth and progress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and beyond. Hon. Comforter also extends profound gratitude to the PDP Electoral Committee from…
