Olubadan-in-Council denies endorsing Makinde
Barely 48 hours to the gubernatorial election in Oyo State, the Olubadan-in-Council has declared that it has no anointed candidate among the array of candidates jostling for the Agodi Government House, just as the council denied endorsing Governor 'Seyi Makinde for a second term.
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.
Birthday: You rekindle hope, aspirations in South-West, Owokoniran eulogises Gov Makinde
The Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-West Zone, Chief Rahman Owokoniran, has described Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as, among other things, a liberator, path finder and a beacon of hope and aspiration for the Yoruba nation.
Makinde promises to improve on governance
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his administration will continue to improve on governance. Makinde stated this on Sunday in Ibadan in his remarks at the 2021 Christmas Carol Service and Nine Lessons, organised by the state government. The governor said his administration had the responsibility to ensure that resources of the state were well-managed. […]
Makinde kicks against drug abuse among youths in Oyo
In its bid to kick against drug abuse among youths in Oyo State, the state government has partnered an Ibadan based lifestyle and Psychotherapy Specialist company, Medicred Limited, in what it described as a strategic partnership to intensify the fight against illicit use and abuse of drugs and hard substances.
