Makinde leads ‘Democracy Walk’ in Ibadan, says things not totally bad for Nigeria
Governor Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, led top government functionaries and other members of the public in a ‘Democracy Walk’ in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 1.8-kilometre walk, who took off from the Government House arcade, Agodi, terminated at the Total Garden roundabout in the ancient city. Addressing newsmen […]
LG Dissolution: We await court final decision ― Makinde
…says people’s will remains sacrosanct …as gov inaugurate state’s electoral commission board By Adeola Badru Following the rancour that trailed the dissolution of elected local government chairmen by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the governor, has said that his administration would await the final court judgement on the case, which is still pending in […]
How I became Adedibu’s 4th wife, Makinde’s godmother, Bose Adedibu
By Adeola Badru THE wife of the late strongman of Oyo State politics, Alhaji Lamidi Ariyibi Adedibu; Alhaja Modinat Abosede Adedibu has come out to appeal to those her husband offended while alive to forgive him, adding that, there was no human being that does not make mistakes. She also added that since he is […]
Makinde tasks indigenes in Diaspora to invest in Oyo
By Adeola Badru GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde, Wednesday, urged well-meaning sons and daughters of the state in the Diaspora to return home and invest in the state. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Bisi Ilaka, made the call in Ibadan while receiving the leader of the Yoruba community in Kano State, Alhaji Muritala Alimi, […]
Makinde chairs 145-member PDP campaign council for Ondo guber election
By Dirisu Yakubu The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has named Oyo state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde as chairman of the national campaign council for the Ondo state governorship election. The 145 member council also has Zamfara state governor, Bello Mattawale as deputy chairman. A statement signed by the party’s […]
Makinde makes move to conduct LG election
By Adeola Badru INDICATION emerged, Tuesday, on Governor Seyi Makinde’s intention to conduct local government elections in Oyo State. The intention followed the list of members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, (OYSIEC), he forwarded to the state’s House of Assembly for screening and subsequent confirmation. Also read: Archbishop Duncan-Williams to W/Africa: Let’s stop […]
Iseyin-Ogbomoso road: Community goes into prayer for Makinde, seeks Buhari’s intervention on electricity
OMOJODA Community in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, Sunday, organised a special prayer for the success of the Seyi Makinde-led administration to succeed in its efforts to make the state one of the best in the nation.
Appointments: Group in Oke-Ogun laments marginalisation, begs Makinde to stick to promises
AN Oke-Ogun political movement, ‘Oke-Ogun Lo Kan’ (OOLK) has asked Governor Seyi Makinde to stick to his promises to be fair to all zones of the state in his appointments to offices in the state.
Makinde to approve paternity leave as gov sets to extend maternity leave to six months
THE Oyo State government, yesterday, put plans in motion to ensure that maternity leave for pregnant in the state and nursing mothers was extended from four to six months for nursing mothers in the government’s employment, while men also would soon begin to enjoy paternity leave.
I’ll be fair to all religious beliefs — Makinde
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, weekend, reiterated the commitment of his administration to be fair to all, irrespective of religious affiliations.
44 years after, Makinde gives facelift to Lekan Salami Stadium
…as stadium remodelling gulps N5.5bn By Adeola Badru IN his bid to reclaim the lost glory of sporting activities in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, Thursday, flagged-off the remodelling of the popular Lekan Salami Sports Complex to perfectly fit in into international standard. Makinde, during the flag-off, held at the main bowl of the stadium, […]
