Oyo state's Pacesetter Transport Services has no online presence

The website of Oyo state government-owned transport company, the Pacesetter Transport Services is down. IBPulse.com's investigation revealed that the developer of the website only paid for a year hosting plan.

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[PICTURES] Hardship for residents as Apete bridge collapses again

The makeshift bridge constructed to allow residents of Apete in Ibadan to cross from one side of the ongoing bridge project has collapsed with no lives lost.

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Trans Amusement Park Ibadan now a museum

Growing up as a child was quite eventful and fun-filled. Apart from the Zoological Gardens at the University of Ibadan, Trans Amusement Park at Samonda, very close to the University of Ibadan was one of my favorite fun destinations. 

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Oyo govt gets N32bn from World Bank to tackle flood in Ibadan

The World Bank has approved 200 million dollars, (about N32 billion) to support Nigeria’s flood management in Ibadan, Oyo State.

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President Jonathan, Atiku and Ibadan elders mourn Arisekola Alao

President Goodluck  Jona­than has described the death of the renowned Nigerian businessman and religious leader, Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola-Alao, as shocking and sad.

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Ajimobi approves drug distribution centres in Ibadan

Oyo State government has announced the approval of drug distribution centres in Ibadan to ensure qualitative heath care delivery available to the citizens. 

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Ajimobi lacks accountability - Adejumo

Prof. Soji Adejumo, governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) in Oyo State, has slammed the Abiola Ajimobi-led government in the state for lacking accountability.

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SplashFM Ibadan denies sacking Edmund Obilo

Ibadan-based radio station, SplashFM 105.5 has denied allegations that it sacked ace journalist, Edmund Obilo for airing an interview with a lawmaker that exposed shady deals involving the state government and Alaafin of Oyo state.

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Government unveils plan for Graduate/Small Scale Industrial Development Loan Scheme

The much awaited and anticipated “Graduate/Small Scale Industrial Development Loan Scheme” has ben released by the Oyo state ministry of industry, applied science and technology.

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I will win in 2015 - Ajimobi

Oyo state governor, Senator Abiola Ajomobi has announced he will contest and win next year's general elections in the state based on the achievements his administration has recorded since he was sworn into office.

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Oyo govt reviews state-owned small scale industries company to promote growth of SMEs

At the first Annual General Meeting of Oyo State Small Scale Industries Company Limited, the vision and mission of the company were reviewed with the sole aim of developing, encouraging and promoting the growth of Small and Medium Scale enterprises in the state.

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Dropping Ajimobi at what cost?

I can't just see a single relic of Ladoja's reign as to confer on him the political credibility being ridiculously arrogated to him.

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No spare time for Ibadan spare parts dealers

Visiting the automobile and metal scraps market at Agodi Gate in Ibadan brought back fond memories I’ve had in the past in the ever-busy market. I saw men of all ages – old and young – create masterpieces from scraps.

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New series to focus on the neglected ones in Ibadan

While the incumbent administration in Oyo state is being credited with transformation of the state, especially Ibadan, many residents in the city believe the Sen. Abiola Ajimobi-led administration in the state had neglected them. This is the focus of a new series "Ibadan: The Neglected Ones" that would premier on Monday on IBPulse.com.

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Oyo state govt postpones opening of Agodi Gardens

IBPulse.com can exclusively report that Oyo state government has postponed indefinitely the official opening of the upgraded Agodi Gardens.

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I am not a member of APC - Senator Lanlehin

Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District has officially announced he is not a member of All Progressives Congress (APC) as earlier reported by IBPulse.

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Oyo state is now becoming a preferred destination for investors - Gov Ajimobi

Oyo state governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi has said the state is fast becoming a preferred destination for investors. In a chat with newsmen in Ibadan, the governor said his governor has also done a lot in the areas of security and infrastructural development.

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Dapo Lam-Adesina to host social media interactive session next week

Oyo state commissioner for industry, applied science and technology, Mr. Dapo Lam-Adesina will next week Wednesday host a one-hour social media interactive session popularly called Platform MIAST Oyo.

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Commissioner inaugurates committee for graduateindustrial self-employment/small-scale loan scheme

The transformation Agenda of the new Administration in the Ministry Industry, Applied Science and Technology to develop Oyo state industrially through science and technology has brought about the setting up of another committee by the Commissioner for Industry, Applied Science and Technology, Mr. Adedapo Lam-Adesina.

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President Jonathan's approval ratings drop by 10%

Latest governance poll results made available to IBPulse.com by NOIPolls for the month of February 2014 have revealed that 51% of the adult Nigerian population approve of the job performance of President Goodluck Jonathan over the past month. This rating represents a 10-point decline in his approval rating from January 2014 (61%).  

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