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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State clarified the state's position on the plan to apply Sharia Law in some South-West states, including Oyo, stating that his administration will not oppose anything aligned with the Constitution. The clarification came in response to a media report suggesting that the Oyo State Government would go to court to…
4 days ago
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State will lead other important personalities at the 90th birthday anniversary of an elder statesman and Baale of Ekotedo, Chief Taiye Ayorinde. Other personalities expected at the event include the Chief of Staff to Governor Makinde, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin; the Soun of Ogbomoso,…
24 Mar
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Monday, charged the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) to expand its scope on other areas of engineering practices, eliminate quackery in the industry, and collaborate with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) for certification of building materials to reduce infrastructure collapse. Makinde made the…
24 Mar
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has made new appointments to the boards of three tertiary institutions in the state. Makinde also approved the appointments of nine part-time members into the Oyo State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board (Christian Wing). The appointments were announced in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba…
23 Mar
The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), has stressed its commitment to ensuring sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water for citizens. The state joined the global community to mark World Water Day, which is celebrated on March 22 each year to raise awareness about the…
19 Mar
The Olaribikusi Ruling House in Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Wednesday, said the people of the town are against the action of Governor Seyi Makinde, who appointed and gave the Staff of Office to the deposed Oba Samuel Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwaland. The family vowed to approach…
16 Mar
The Oyo State Government has begun paying bursary awards to indigene students of the state studying Law, Medicine, and Aviation. This is contained in statement on Saturday in Ibadan by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Olanrewaju said the bursary payments also covered final-year students of Oyo State origin in universities…
8 Mar
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said it will be left in the hands of the residents of the state to choose who will be governor after him. Makinde stated this in his bi-monthly newsletter, noting that while his administration has redefined governance and showed the people of Oyo State what is possible with…
6 Mar
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, presented the instruments of office to the new Eleruwa of Eruwaland, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola. The presentation was done at the Executive Chamber, Governor's Office, Ibadan, the state capital. The State Executive Council, at the end of its meeting on Tuesday, ratified the appointment of Oba Adegbola…
4 Mar
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, said his government has walked its talk on the agricultural revolution in the state, hence the positive results being witnessed in its agribusiness sector. Makinde noted that the administration’s commitment to doing agriculture differently led to its creation of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and…
4 Mar
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan Branch, on Tuesday, appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to reconstitute the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission dissolved in December 2024. In a letter addressed to the governor, signed by its Chairman, Ibrahim Lawal, and made available to journalists, the NBA urged Makinde "to adhere strictly to…
4 Mar
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has announced that he would announce his preferred candidate to succeed him in 2026. Makinde, who has been the governor of the state since 2019 and is currently serving his current term, made this known during 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture, which took place at the government house arcade…
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Peeved by the alarming insecurity in Edo State, members of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi on Friday embarked on a peaceful protest against the spate of killing and kidnapping priests in the state, particularly across the Auchi Diocese. The protest is coming on the heels of a recent kidnapping of a priest in the diocese…
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The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) has expressed deep concern over the tragic killing of travelers in Uromi, Edo State, while demanding an investigation and justice to the apparent mob action. The Country Director of GPFN, Dr. John Joseph Hayab, said in a statement, on Saturday, that the killings appeared like an apparent act of…
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, as well as the peace, stability, and progress of the country, as Ramadan ends. Shettima made the call on Friday during the closing ceremony of Tafsir (Quranic reading) for Ramadan at the State House Mosque, Abuja. He noted that prayer remains the…
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An ally to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, Prof. Henry Ogiri, has denied involvement on the former Head of Service Rivers State, Dr. George Nwaeke's trip to Abuja and his alleged scripted media briefings. A viral video sparked controversy in Rivers State, with the wife of former Head of Service,…
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In an efforts to crack down on wildlife trafficking in the country,the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confiscated 9,493 kg of pangolin scales during raids conducted in Ogun and Kano State. The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, in a statement, highlighted the agency’s recent enforcement successes in Nigeria. Adeniyi noted that this achievements…
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A Russian drone attack killed at least four people and wounded 21 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, damaging high-rise buildings and triggering fires in a hotel, service stations and homes, an official said Saturday. Both Russia and Ukraine have stepped up their aerial attacks even as US President Donald Trump pushes the Kremlin…
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The Borno Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered 61 stolen mobile phones worth N35 million in Maiduguri. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Daso said the command’s Crack Squad made the arrests on March 15 after receiving credible intelligence. He identified the suspects as…
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The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr Julius Abure has urged members of the “Obidient" family to register with the party and participate in the National Congress of the party holding in June. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Obiora Ifoh, made this known on Friday in a statement issued in Abuja.…
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Indian security forces killed at least 16 Maoists during a fierce gun battle on Saturday, police told AFP, as New Delhi ramps up efforts to crush the long-running insurgency. More than 10,000 people have been killed in the decades-long "Naxalite" rebellion, whose members say they are fighting for the rights of marginalised people in India's…
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Saturday, expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the gruesome killing of 16 travelers from Northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. It recalled that the tragic incident, which occurred on Thursday, was the result of a grave misjudgment, as the victims were falsely accused…