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Pray for Nigeria and its leaders – Makinde charges Christians
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Christians in the state and across the country on the Easter Celebrations, charging them to use the auspicious occasion, which marks the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, to pray for the country and its leaders. Governor Makinde, who gave this charge,…
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We are not interested in any coalition with anyone – PDP Governors Forum
By Iyabo Adebisi Governors under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have dissociated themselves from forming a coalition with any political party ahead of the next general elections. The chairman, PDP Governors’ Forum, Governor Bala Muhammed of Bauchi State made this known while reading the communiqué after the meeting of the forum held…
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Govt. Kicks Off 2nd Phase of Tractorisation Policy
By Iyabo Adebisi As the 2025 farming season kicks off, the Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of the second phase of the 50 per cent land ploughing subsidy, also known as the “Tractorisation Policy”, as part of its efforts to support smallholder farmers in the state. Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural…
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We’ve brought economic stability to Oyo State – Makinde
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, says his administration has been able to bring about a level of economic stability in the state with the monthly payment of about 24 billion naira in salaries to state and local government workers. The governor stated this when Muslim faithful, comprising clerics, traditional rulers and political…
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Makinde Cautions APC Against Disrupting Osun LG Administration
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to truncate democracy by resorting to self-help on Local Government Administration in Osun State. The governor gave the warning during the swearing-in of the 30 newly-elected Local Government Chairmen in Osun State. He congratulated the newly-elected chairmen, charging…
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Wike Assures Nigerians of Better Days
By Iyabo Adebisi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nysom Wike has called on Nigerians to be patient in view of current economic difficulties facing the country. Speaking in Ibadan during a condolence visit to the governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, over the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde, Mr Wike…
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Gov. Makinde Loses Brother
By Iyabo Adebisi The death has occurred of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. He died on Friday, January 24, 2025. Announcing the passing in a message, a brother of the deceased, who is also the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, Chief…
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Bodija Explosion Anniversary: Residents Demands Justice
By Jeffery Ahonmisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration commitment to the security of lives and property of residents of the state. Governor Makinde made this known at the 2024 Bodija Estate explosion remembrance service held at the Bodija Estate Baptist Church, Ibadan. Represented by the Executive Assistant to the governor on…
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We’ll continually partner security agencies for a secure environment – Makinde
By Iyabo Adebisi In commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to partner with security agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment. Speaking after the ceremony, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde commended the effort of security operatives…
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Makinde Promises New Pension for Retirees
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has pledged to finalise new pension for pensioners in the state after proper consultation and negotiations. He stated this at the Interfaith service to usher in the new year held at open space behind the Oyo State House of Assembly, Secretariat, Ibadan. Governor Makinde said his…
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Private Jet Misses Runway in Ibadan
A private jet, with 10 persons on board, including very important personalities, VIPs, has crash-landed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to reports, the jet crash landed this morning around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The jet with registration number, N580KR, missed the runway into the nearby bush. Meanwhile, firefighters and…
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PDP BoT Condoles with Bodija Explosion Victims, Visit Site
By Iyabo Adebisi The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed its deepest sympathy to the victims and families of the explosion in Old Bodija, Ibadan, praying for a quick recovery of those injured. The PDP Board of Trustees chairman and former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, who led other members of the…
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Adeleke Calls for Thorough Investigation into Bodija Explosion
By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo The recent explosion in the Bodija Area of Ibadan in Oyo State must be thoroughly investigated. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke who stated this in a condolence message by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described the incident as sad and unfortunate. Governor Adeleke commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi…
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Sanwo-Olu Condoles with Makinde on Bodija Explosion
By Rasheedah Makinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has condoled with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the tragic Ibadan explosion. Governor Sanwo-Olu who stated this on his social media platform said his prayers were with the families of the victims describing the incident as disheartening and which calls for unity and support…
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Veteran calls for more recruitment into the Nigerian Army
By Iyabo Adebisi There is a need for the federal government to recruit more personnel into the Nigerian Army to tackle the security challenges facing the nation. The Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Command, Julius Ogunkojo made the case while speaking with journalists during this year’s Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration held at the…
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IAWPA Describes Makinde as Peace Ambassador
By Sheriffdeen Nasirudeen The International Association of World Peace Advocates, IAWPA, Oyo State has described Governor Seyi Makinde as a quintessential Peace Ambassador, whose administration has placed the pacesetter state on the path of sustainable development. A statement in Ibadan by Oyo State Director of IAWPA, Ambassador Musa Alongbija felicitating the governor on his 56th…
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CPN Appeals to Gov. Makinde Over Relocation of Trans Amusement Park
By Bunmi Agboola Child Protection Network, CPN, Oyo State has appealed to the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to reconsider his decision to convert the Trans Amusement Park, Bodija into a housing estate. The appeal was made during a peace walk to mark this year’s International Children’s Day at the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. The…
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Makinde Asks Police to Reduce Roadblocks
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has appealed to the Oyo State command of the Nigeria Police to consider reducing the number of roadblocks mounted on highways by its operatives in order not to create apprehension in the minds of prospective Investors willing to do business in the state. He made the appeal…
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Earthquake: Makinde Condoles with Moroccan Government
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has expressed its condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Morocco over Friday’s earthquake, which has claimed about 2,800 lives and left thousands of others injured. Governor ‘Seyi Makinde described the disaster as saddening, expressing the ‘solidarity of the people of Oyo State with the Moroccan Government…
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Ensure adequate welfare of corps members – Oyo NYSC Coordinator
By Dayo Adu Corps employers have been urged to ensure adequate welfare of corps members posted to their establishments to cushion the effect of the current economic realities in their service to the nation. The Oyo State coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Abel Oche made the call at the closing parade of 2023 Batch B, stream…
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Tension as Olaoye Family Kicks against Choice of New Soun
By Mathew Famakinde There appears to be a new twist to the approval of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye by the Oyo State Government as the new Soun of Ogbomoso land. It would be recalled that over the weekend, Governor Seyi Makinde approved the selection of Prince Afolabi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomoso land.…
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Oyo Govt. Fulfills Promise, Clears Non-statutory Deductions Arrears
By Oluwakayode Banjo The Oyo State Government has cleared all the non-statutory deductions of civil servants in the state. This is in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s promise that their deduction arrears will be paid along with their August salaries. In a release issued from the Oyo State Ministry of Information and Orientation and signed…
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Umahi Advocates Concrete Pavement Technology for Road Construction
By Iyabo Adebisi The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi has advocated the use of newly introduced Concrete Pavement Technology, in road construction projects for its durability and cost effectiveness compared to asphalt roads. He stated this while addressing journalists during an inspection tour of Abeokuta-Ibadan Road project. The minister is on two-day working visit…
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Help establish an Iseese Board – Traditionalists appeal to Makinde
By Mosope Kehinde In order to use the political will to establish and strengthen traditional religion, the Iseese traditionalists in Oyo State have appealed to the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to establish a board for the religious body. They made the appeal during a thank you visit to the Oyo State House of Assembly,…
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Flood Update: Makinde Pledges Quick Intervention
By Iyabo Adebisi The Oyo State Government has assured residents of the flooded areas affected during Sunday’s heavy rainfall in Ibadan of quick intervention, alternative routes and other palliative measures to ease their movement. The state’s inspection team from the Ministries of Works, Environment, Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)…
