Education

Makinde Visits Ibarapa; Promises 100million Naira Grant To College of Education, Lanlate

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Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised a release of 100 million naira as take off grant for the state College Of Education, Lanlate in Ibarapa to address myriads of challenges confronting the institution He made the promise during a working visit to Ibarapa zone.  The governor Continue Reading

Politics

Angela Folarin was an exemplary woman – Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has condoled with the Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Oloye Teslim Folarin on the death of his wife, Angela Nwaka Folarin, describing it as a sad loss. The governor who described the late lawyer as an exemplar and proof that women, indeed, play huge roles in the success […]Continue Reading

Economy

Makinde Delivers 9.7km Saki Township Road: Says, “Good Governance Is Possible In Nigeria”

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commissioned the dualised 9.7kilometres Oke-Ogun Poly-Saki Township/Ilesha Ibaruba Road. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State who was the special guest of honour at the event commended Makinde for delivering such a massive road project, among many others, despite economic challenges in the country. He congratulated Governor Continue Reading

Transportation

Oyo Govt. Begins Repair Works on Odo-Ogun “Horror” Bridge

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The people of Oyo Town and the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State has shown appreciation to the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde for taking up the initiative of reconstructing the Oyo-Iseyin federal road after decades of abandonment. This is as the 72-year-old Odo-Ogun bridge that residents and motorists claimed had caused the death of hundreds […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Makinde Pledges Equal Distribution of Resources Across State

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Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated that his administration would not relent in using the common wealth of the state for the common good of all across various regions in the state  He stated this when the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Adekunle Abdulganiy, led Iseyin indigenes to the governor’s office, state Secretariat, Ibadan […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tinubu Visits Makinde, Says He has Demonstrated Good Leadership Skills

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The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the Oyo State governor over the demise of two prominent monarchs and a former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala. Asiwaju Tinubu led his political associates to the Agodi Government House, Ibadan on the condolence visit. […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Gomina Makinde Fidi Isele Iku Otunba Alao-Akala Mule

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Gomina Makinde fidi isele iku gomina teleri Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala mule. Gomina teleri nipinle Oyo, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala ti jade laaye looro oni nilu Ogbomosho tise ilu abinibi re. Eni to so iroyin di mimo foniroyin ile-isewa, amo tiko fe kiwon daruko oun, sapejuwe iku gomina teleri naa gege bi adanu nla. Otunba Alao-Akala to […]Continue Reading

Culture

Traditional institution must be reverted to its original concept – Makinde

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As controversy continues to trail the next  Olubadan,Governor Seyi Makinde has laid the insinuations to rest declaring that Ibadan traditional institution must be reverted to its original concept. He stated this at the Popoyemoja,Ibadan residence of the late Olubadan of Ibadan,Ona Solid Adetunji when he led government delegation to commiserate with the family of the Continue Reading

Culture

Oba Adetunji would be sorely missed – Governor Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolence to his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde and the entire people of Ibadan over the demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun described Olubadan’s death as a great loss not only […]Continue Reading

News

Olubadan’s Demise: Oyetola Condoles With Oyo Govt, Ibadan Indigenes

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Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has joined Governor Seyi Makinde, government and people of Oyo State in mourning the demise of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, who died early Sunday morning.  In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the governor offered condolences to the royal […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Christmas Celebrations: Remain security-conscious, observe Covid-19 protocols – Makinde

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As the world celebrate Christmas, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on residents of the state on witnessing this year’s Christmas festivity, urging them to continue to live in love and harmony. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa quotes the governor as saying Christmas presents to […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo government to ensure citizens enjoy dividends of democracy

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The chief press secretary to the Oyo state governor Mr Taiwo Adisa has said that politics is about doing the will of the masses in terms of making them enjoy the dividends of government.  He said any responsible government must do what pleases the masses by providing them with basic infrastructural facilities.  Mr Adisa said […]Continue Reading

Sport

2nd Governor Seyi Makinde Pre-Season Tourney Begins in Ibadan

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Twelve football clubs will tomorrow begin hostilities at the second edition of Governor Seyi Makinde Pre Season Tourney at Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.  According to a statement by the State Secretary, Oyo State Football Association, Mr. Kehinde Ojelowo and signed by the Chairman, Oyo State F. A, Oba James Odeniran shortly after the […]Continue Reading

Education

LAUTECH: Makinde To Pay Osun N1b December, Releases 500m For Iseyin Campus Take-off

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Chairman Governing Council Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Professor Deji Omole on Sunday stated that Governor Seyi Makinde led government is set to pay Osun State Government another 1billion Naira on or before first week of December to make a total of two Billion Naira out of the 8billion contained in the asset sharing […]Continue Reading

News

Let’s continue to pray for the cleansing, healing of Nigeria – Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on citizens to pray for the healing and cleansing of Nigeria. Governor Makinde who was speaking at the close of a four-day crusade by Evangelist Daniel Kolenda also stated that the state was blessed to have hosted the four-day event without a hitch. A statement by the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Mourns Onigbeti of Igbeti, Extols Late Oba’s Virtues

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Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, mourned the passage of the Onigbeti of Igbeti in Olorunsogo Local Government Area of the State, Oba Emmanuel Oyebisi, Afasegbejo III, stating that his death has left a vacuum in the state. Makinde described the late traditional ruler as a good and peace-loving leader, who worked hard for the development […]Continue Reading

Security

We will Recapture Abolongo Fleeing Inmates ‘Dead’ or ‘Alive’ – FG

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The federal government has expressed determination to recapture all escapees from the Medium Security Custodial centre, Abolongo dead or alive. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola stated this during an inspection visit to the Custodial Centre that was recently attacked. Our correspondent who was there reports that the Oyo State governor Engineer Seyi Makinde Continue Reading

News

Makinde Orders Immediate Installation Of CCTV Around Abolongo

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has ordered the immediate installation of CCTV cameras and grading of the road that leads to the Abolongo Custodial Centre in Oyo Town. Governor Makinde gave the directive during his inspection of the facility. He assured the prison officers that the government will do everything possible to ensure that more security Continue Reading

Security

Abolongo Jailbreak: Makinde Calls For Calm

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called for calm over the jailbreak at the Abolongo Correctional Facility. Governor Makinde in a statewide broadcast aired on the state’s television service stated that all security agencies have been put on high alert and that the government would do everything to protect its citizens and all state and national Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Gov. Inaugurates SW’s First Automated Blood Screening Machine

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The first automated blood screening machine in the southwest has been inaugurated in ibadan. Our health correspondent who was there reports that the machine known as Architect i1000 automated screening machine was inaugurated by oyo state Governor Engineer Seyi makinde. Represented by the commissioner for health, Dr. Taiwo Ladipo, the governor expressed the determination Continue Reading

News

Gov. Makinde Passionate About Pensioners- Oyo Speaker

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Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin says Governor Seyi Makinde remains one of the most committed to the prompt payment of pensions and gratuities of retirees in the country. The Speaker said this while speaking at the Pensioners Day celebration held at the Oyo State Pensioners House, Jericho Ibadan. Mr Ogundoyin said […]Continue Reading

Politics

Senator Ladoja is a model in political, traditional leadership – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has described a former Governor of the state and the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja as an exemplar in traditional and political leadership. The governor, who stated this in a congratulatory message to the Osi Olubadan, whom he described as his father, said Senator Ladoja’s contributions […]Continue Reading

Politics

PDP Ward Congress: Makinde Hails Members’ Peaceful Conduct

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As the congresses of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, kicks off across the nation to elect the party’s executives for another four years, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has urged members to remain united and work for the progress of the party at all levels.  Governor Makinde stated this shortly after he participated at the PDP ward congress Continue Reading

Politics

CONGRESS: Aggrieved Oyo PDP Members Meet, Begin ‘Operation Makinde Must Go’

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Aggrieved members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday met again ahead of the planned congress of the party. This was just as they passed a vote of no confidence on the leadership of Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State. At the event which took place at Jogor Event Centre, Oke Ado and attended by […]Continue Reading

Health

Isolation Centres: We are providing need funds, support – Makinde

Web News 16 September 2021 678 0

The Oyo State Ministry of Health, on Thursday, declared that allegations that paucity of funds had hit the state’s isolation centres as reported in the news were false. The ministry, which made the clarification in a statement released on Thursday, said the allegations were untrue and baseless, adding that the state government has been providing […]Continue Reading