Security

Allegation against Amotekun is being investigated – Gov. Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government is already investigating the alleged highhandedness of the Amotekun Corps in the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, states that Governor Makinde made this known on his Twitter handle while Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Armed Forces Day Jumat: Gov. Makinde Calls for Sustenance of Sovereignty

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has admonished families of the fallen heroes to keep their hope alive and never let the labor of the heroes past be in vain. Governor Makinde, who was represented at the special Jumat at Oja’ba Central Mosque to commemorate the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day by the Deputy Chief of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Let’s count our blessings despite the challenges in 2020 – Gov. Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says residents of the state and Nigerians should be thankful to God for surviving 2020. The governor stated this in his New Year message made available to newsmen. Governor Makinde stated that though many would describe the year as a tough one, God’s grace saw them through the various […]Continue Reading

Sport

Registration for Gov. Makinde Maiden Tennis Championship Closes

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Registration for the maiden edition of Governor Seyi Makinde, GSM Tennis Championship closes today. The Championship is slated for next week Tuesday to Thursday at the Ibadan Recreation Club, Sabo. According to the Special Assistant on Sports to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Tobi Oyewumi, who is organizing the event, there have been massive turnout of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Southwest PDP will not relent in uniting members – Gov. Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says that the Southwest chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will continue with efforts aimed at uniting its members to ensure a stronger party in the zone. The governor, who addressed newsmen after a meeting with members of the Zonal Working Committee of the party held at the […]Continue Reading

Technology

Gov. Makinde Flags off E-Governance

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has flagged off the first phase of E-governance with 1,108 computers and other digital facilities which include fiber-optic cables for the use of ministries, departments and agencies in the state. The flag ceremony took place at the ICT Centre located inside the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, while […]Continue Reading

Security

Amotekun: Gov. Makinde Inaugurates Operational Vehicles, Motorcycles

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commissioned thirty-three operational vehicles and 396 motorcycles for the state Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed “Amotekun” for effective security coverage of the state. The presentation of the vehicles took place at the premises of the State House of Assembly. Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Makinde Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Makinde Carries out Minor Cabinet Reshuffle

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has slightly adjusted his cabinet with the deployment of the newly sworn-in commissioner, Alhaji Ayansiju Lawal to the Ministry of Establishment and Training. With this development, Professor Daud Sangodoyin is now the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport. Governor Makinde, who disclosed this at the Executive Chamber of the Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Makinde Forwards Name of Commissioner Nominee to Oyo Assembly

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The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has forwarded the name of Alhaji Lawal Ayansiju as Commissioner Nominee for the state’s Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport. Recall that the appointment of the former Commissioner in the Ministry, Prof Raphael Afonja was terminated by the State Government on August 10, 2020 The governor forwarded […]Continue Reading

News

I will address youth unemployment in Oyo State – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will address the growing youth unemployment in the state by engaging a teeming number of them through a direct labour system for public works and infrastructure. The governor stated this while inspecting an ongoing road project at Jankata-Bembow-Apata Road, via Akala Express, Ibadan, saying the government Continue Reading

Security

Gov. Makinde Appeals to #ENDSARS Protesters to Sheath Sword

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has again appealed to #ENDSARS protesting youths to sheath their sword and allowed government to work on their requests. He stated this in Ibadan while addressing the protesters who were bent on razing Testing Ground Police station, Idi-Ape, Ibadan. Addressing the angry youths, Governor Makinde sued for peace and appealed […]Continue Reading

Culture

Gov. Makinde Approves One Hundred Million Naira to Renovate Soun’s Palace

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has ordered the release of one hundred million naira to the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi for renovation of the palace following invasion of the palace by hoodlums in the wake of ENDSARS protest. He gave the directive during an on the spot assessment of the ugly incident […]Continue Reading

Environment

Refuse on Streets: Gov. Makinde Wields Big Stick, Suspends Waste Board

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has suspended the board of the Oyo State Waste Management Authority, OYWMA over failure to effectively carry out its waste management responsibility. He disclosed during an interactive session marking the nation’s 60th Independence at a media house in Ibadan. The governor stated that the suspension became necessary due Continue Reading

Economy

Agbowo Shopping Complex’s concession will be for 50 years – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the proposed renovation and remodelling of Agbowo Shopping Complex, Ibadan will be on concession for fifty years with a significant stimulus to the state economy. He stated this at the flag off and symbolic handover ceremony of Agbowo Shopping Complex, Ibadan to the contractor, noting that the project […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Gov. Makinde Approves Payment of Outstanding Emoluments of Judicial Workers

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the payment of all retired judicial workers’ outstanding emoluments since 1999. The State Commissioner for Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo, disclosed this on Friday at an event held in Ibadan. Professor Oyewo said Governor Makinde had also directed that the judicial subvention should be paid. The Commissioner Continue Reading

Economy

Covid-19: Residents Urge Gov. Makinde to Fumigate Dugbe and Environs

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For the past few days, apprehension has been heightened around Oba Adebimpe Road, Dugbe Ibadan over the suspected outbreak of the deadly Covid-19 in an establishment in the area. The area is an industrial environment which accommodates offices with high human traffic including government and private agencies. Popular among establishments in the area are; Cocoa […]Continue Reading