Seyi Makinde
11 Jan
A new Alaafin of Oyo has been formally approved by Governor Seyi Makinde. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade
10 Jan
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, yesterday called on South-West governors to prioritise security considering recent revelations about bandits infiltrating the region.
9 Jan
Five prominent Oyo kingmakers have strongly criticised Governor Seyi Makinde’s alleged decision to initiate a fresh process for selecting a new Alaafin of Oyo, describing it, according to reports, as illegal and a disregard for the judiciary. The revered stool has remained vacant since the passing of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III on April 22, 2022,…
8 Jan
The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has called on governors of the six Southwest states to be vigilant and to put in place proper structures to secure the region.
7 Jan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, vowed trial for suspects of the Christmas funfair stampede at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. The incident claimed no fewer than 35 children.
6 Jan
Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, offered reasons why the upgrade of Ibadan Airport to international standards, and the Ibadan Circular Road projects were strategic in setting the state economy on an accelerated trajectory.
3 Jan
Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on people of the state to demand accountability from Governor Seyi Makinde, over the management of funds allocated to the 33 local councils since 2019.
2 Jan
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has promised that his government would do more for the people this year. He said the state government would take decisive actions to improve residents’ spending power, and ease the economic straits they are facing.
2 Jan
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has tasked the Vice-Chancellor of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan, and the institution’s governing council to work towards making the university
27 Dec
Oyo State Government has said that the 11 megawatts Ibadan hybrid power project commissioned by Governor Seyi Makinde early this month has taken off.
24 Dec
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, lauded the Muslim Community in the state for its immense support for his administration and the contributions of the Muslim Ummah to the growth and development of the state since he assumed office. Makinde stated this while receiving the Muslim Community of Oyo State, led by its…
24 Dec
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, signed into law, the N684 billion 2025 Appropriation Bill. Makinde, while signing the budget into law at the Executive Chamber, Governor's Office, Agodi, Ibadan, said that all critical stakeholders
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