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Makinde Urges Journalists to Sustain Public Trust
By Bello Fasilat Fact-checking will not only ensure the credibility of information but also sustain public trust in journalists. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde stated this at the opening ceremony of 2024 Press week of Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ Oyo State Council held at Dapo Aderogba Hall, Press Center Iyaganku Ibadan. Governor Makinde, who…
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Abiodun Oni Heads Oyo Task Force on Illegal Mining
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government is to set up a task force against illegal mining pronounced in Olorunsogo, Irepo and Orire local government areas and to protect other mineral resources in the state. The Director General Solid Mineral Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni made this known while speaking with journalists after a stakeholders meeting held with the…
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Guard against illegal mining, banditry – Oyo Govt. Charges Asigangan
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State government has called on the newly installed monarch in Igangan, an area of the Ibarapa North Local government, Oba Rafiu Ariwoola to guard against illegal mining as its consequent result of banditry, insecurity and kidnapping. Governor Seyi Makinde made the call during the coronation of the new Asigangan of Iganganland…
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Bodija Explosion: Oyo State Government Sets Up Emergency Situation Hub
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has set up an Emergency Situation Hub to collate and coordinate the management of victims affected by the explosion that rocked Ibadan. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, anyone who is affected can go to the premises of the Housing Corporation, Bodija,…
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Poly Protest: Govt Steps in
Oyo State Government is to convene a meeting of the management of the Polytechnic Ibadan Governing Council and the students over a protest on the increase of the alleged hostel refusal fee. The meeting which is scheduled to hold at the state’s Ministry of Education’s Conference room on Tuesday, 10th January would address issues raised by the students.…
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Let the census process be without bias – Oyo Govt charges NPC
Oyo State government has urged the National Population Commission, NPC, to be thorough, factual and realistic in the conduct of next year’s population and housing census. Governor Seyi Makinde stated this during the stakeholders’ summit organized by the NPC to sensitize the public, with the theme, “Getting the people involved In the 2023 Census”, held…
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Always work towards national development – Gov. Makinde
As Nigeria marks its 62nd independence anniversary, the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has challenged Nigerians to rise above the tide of discord and collectively work towards raising the bar of development in every sphere so as to make the country and Oyo State great in all ramifications. He gave the charge while delivering a…
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We will make Iseyin a solid minerals devt capital – Makinde
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde assures that his administration is set to make Iseyin, located in the northern part of the state the solid minerals development capital of Nigeria. Governor Makinde, who made this known at the 41 Days Fidau Prayers for the late Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau, Ajinese held…
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Governor Makinde Resumes Duty after Annual Leave
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has resumed duty after three weeks of annual leave with a promise to work till the last minute in office to serve the people of the state in spite of the politicking nature of the democratic system ahead of the 2023 election. He said this while addressing top government…
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Tough Times Await Land Grabbers – Oyo Acting Gov.
Oyo State government has declared zero tolerance to activities of land grabbers or any act of forceful entry, illegal occupation as well as fraudulent conduct in relation to real properties in the state with 15 years jail term for land grabbers. The state acting governor, Chief Bayo Lawal made the declaration while inaugurating a special…
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Makinde runs an all-inclusive government – Arewa Community
Members of the Arewa Community in Oyo State have lauded the Governor Seyi Makinde-led government for running masses-friendly policies and accommodating members of the Arewa community in its programmes. The commendation was made during a solidarity visit paid to the Governor’s office in Agodi, Ibadan. The Arewa Community was led by Alhaji Hammed Muritala and…
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We are committed to good road network- Oyo Acting Gov
Acting Governor of Oyo State, Chief Bayo Lawal says the state will commence immediate rehabilitation of bad roads and also fix all portholes within Ibadan metropolis. He stated this while speaking with newsmen after an inspection of some bad roads within the Ibadan metropolis. Chief Lawal said government has ordered immediate repairs and rehabilitation of…
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Ex-Oyo Attorney General, Bayo Lawal Becomes New Oyo Deputy Gov.
The new Deputy Governor of Oyo state, Chief Bayo Lawal has been sworn-in. The Chief Judge of Oyo state,Justice Munta Abimbola administered the oath of Office and Allegiance on Chief Bayo Lawal at swearing in ceremony held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor, Agodi, Secretariat Ibadan. The development became imperative following the impeachment of Engineer…
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Alaafin: Oyo Government Pays Condolence Visit to Family
Oyo State government has paid a condolence visit to the palace of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi to commiserate with the family and people of Oyo town over the demise of the late monarch who passed on in the early hours of Saturday. Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters,…
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Oyo Governor Reads Riot Act to Land-Grabbers
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has warned that his administration would not tolerate activities of land-grabbers and illegal miners intending to stir up unfavourable security situations in the state. The governor gave the warning during a consultative meeting with critical stakeholders on security held at the State Secretariat in Ibadan. He emphasized that his…
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Araromi Market Fire: Makinde Presents 50million Naira To Victims
Makinde Presents #50million Support To Victims of Araromi Spare Parts Market Fire IncidentGovernor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented the sum of #50million relief fund to the traders of Araromi Auto Spare part Market in Ibadan as a succor to the victims of the last fire incident that occurred at the market.While presenting the…
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Makinde Donates Car To Physically-Challenged Local Government Staff
Oyo State government has donated an automatic-geared car to a physically-challenged local government worker, who is an Acting Director, Education and Social Services to ease his movement and encourage others in his condition of government’s readiness to support people with special needs.The beneficiary, Mr Dauda Adeagbo is crippled and works with Ifeloju Local Council Development…
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Governor Makinde Kicks Off Distribution of Palliatives
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has flagged off the distribution of palliative packages for the COVID-19 partial lockdown in the state. The distribution of the palliatives which according to the governor is meant for the poorest of the poor was flagged off in Igboora, Ibarapa zone of the state. Governor Makinde noted that the decision to…
