Oyo guber: High-handedness led to Adelabu’s loss to Makinde – Peller
The member of the House of Representatives, representing Iseyin-Itesiwaju-Kajola Federal Constituency and the Ayedero of Yorubaland, Shina Peller said the coalition with Governor 'Seyi Makinde by the state working committee of Accord Party, was a necessary rescue step to salvage the party from what he perceived as the high handedness of the party's governorship candidate, Chief Bayo Adelabu.
Video: Tinubu, APC Govs, chieftains visit Makinde
Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, visited the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde at the Government House in Ibadan.
2023: I’ll complete my 8-year constitutional tenure, Makinde vows
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has declared that he remains a candidate to beat in the 2023 election, as he vowed that, he would complete his eight-year constitutional tenure as governor of the state.
Lagos PDP disagrees with Makinde over call for Ayu’s resignation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State on Saturday disagreed with Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on his call for the removal of Sen. Iyorchia Ayu as the party’s National Chairman.
We’re dying of hunger, Oyo Pensioners beg Makinde
PENSIONERS under the aegis of Oyo State 2002 Pensioners have appealed to the state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, to look into their plight over 13 years of unpaid pension of about 2000 workers retrenched by the late former governor of the state, Alhaji Lam Adesina, saying they are dying of hunger on a daily basis.
Alleged N998m fraud in Oyo: Makinde threatens to resign if…
By Ademola Adegbite & Deola Badru, Ibadan Following the allegation levelled against Oyo State government of inflating the N998million notebook contract for secondary schools students Governor Seyi Makinde, yesterday, threatened to resign if the allegation is true. Makinde, who said the allegation was the handiwork of mischievous people who were hell-bent on defaming his administration, […]
Roof of Oyo governor’s office blown off in rainstorm
By Ademola Adegbite, Ibadan The roofs of Oyo State Governor’s Office and some shops at the Police Officers’ Wife Association, POWA, complex at Sango area in Ibadan, were blown off during a downpour on Thursday evening. Investigation revealed that torrential rains, which started around 6p.m. and stopped around 7:30p.m wrecked havoc in the areas. At […]
Policing: Makinde to recruit more Amotekun personnel
By Adeola Badru Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Friday, warned criminally minded individuals to stay clear of the state as his government would not relent in strengthening security architecture in the state to ensure the safety of lives and property. The governor who gave the warning at the official handover ceremony of 100 security […]
ZONING QUAKE: South West won’t lose out — Gov Makinde
By Kennwdy Mbele Governor Seyi Makinde, in this interview, speaks on the zoning controversy in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), how he resolved the Olubadan chieftaincy crisis, the efforts of his administration to expand the economy of Oyo State through quality infrastructure building and the vision to reposition other critical sectors of the state almost […]
Makinde to graduates: Shift emphasis from white collar jobs, focus on self-employment
By Adeola Badru Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has advised fresh graduates from the nation’s tertiary institutions to stop dissipating energy on seeking while collar jobs, which he said, are not readily available to self-employment. The governor gave the charge, Saturday, at the maiden convocation of the First Technical University, Tech-U, Ibadan. Makinde, while […]
Makinde committed to delivering quality infrastructure — Oyo govt
IBADAN — Oyo State Commissioner for Works, Public Infrastructure and Transport, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, declared yesterday that the government of Governor Seyi Makinde was determined to deliver quality infrastructure projects that will stand the test of time. Sangodoyin stated this when he embarked on an inspection tour of Ajia-Airport Road with spur to Amuloko with […]
Makinde approves appointment of 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland
By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval follows a recommendation to that effect made by the Olubadan-in-Council and which was communicated to the governor. Makinde wishes the newly confirmed Olubadan a peaceful and eventful reign. The governor said: […]
Journey to sack Makinde from govt in 2023 has begun, says Oyo APC
The newly inaugurated Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Oyo State, Chief Isaac Omodewu, Monday, vowed to aggressively carry on with their unfinished agenda, which is reclaiming the state in 2023 from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which he said, the journey has begun.
Fayose applauds Makinde, Oni, others over Ekiti PDP Primary
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has applauded the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, for his positive disposition over yesterday’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election.
Makinde announces state burial for late Soun of Ogbomoso
By Adeola Badru Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially announced a state burial for the late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, who joined his ancestors on December 12, 2021, while he paid a condolence visit to the family of the monarch. The governor, while addressing the family, high chiefs and […]
Christmas: Makinde charges residents on love, harmonious co-existence
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated residents of the state on witnessing this year’s Christmas festivity, urging them to continue to live in love and harmony.
