Sport

Gov. Makinde Registers First Goal at The Remodeled Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasigba

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  Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan this evening defeated NK Tabor Sezana of Slovenia by four goals to nothing in an exhibition match decided at the remodeled Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan. The exhibition match was played despite the heavy rain during the official commissioning of Continue Reading

Sport

Gov. Makinde Unveils Remodeled Lekan Salami Sports Complex

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Governor Seyi Makinde has unveiled the remodeled Lekan Salami sports complex, Adamasingba Ibadan. The roll call at the stadium include, His Excellency, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, General David Jemibewon Rtd. Former Military Governor of Oyo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki, (Edo State Governor), Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Former Governors of the State, Senator Continue Reading

Sport

Gov. Makinde Hosts NK Tabor Sežana Players

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday afternoon received players of a Slovenian football club, NK Tabor Sežana. The club will be playing against Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan at the remodeled Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba later this evening. The governor assured that his administration would continue to contribute to sports development through […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo PDP Hails Makinde Over Lekan Salami Remodeling

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The entire leadership of Oyo State, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP hereby congratulates the state governor and the people of the state on the forthcoming commissioning of the remodeled Lekan Salami Sport Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The commissioning will come up on the 1st of September 2021. The stadium has become a cynosure for all eyes and […]Continue Reading

Security

Jos Crisis: Makinde Evacuates Oyo Students from UNIJOS

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Students from the University of Jos, Plateau state who are indigenes and residents of Oyo state have been evacuated by the state government following recent crisis in the state.  The students numbering about eighty five were evacuated with two luxury buses and conveyed to the Governor’s office to express their appreciation to the governor for the […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Gov. Makinde Commissions VIP Lounge at Ibadan Airport

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Oyo state Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde says his government will always support the upgrade of facilities at the Ibadan airport Alakia till it assume international standard. He said this during the commissioning of a protocol/VIP lounge at the airport as well as inauguration of an airline operation to the Ibadan airport. Inaugurating a new airline operation […]Continue Reading

Environment

We’re committed to serving the people’s interest – Gov. Makinde

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In upholding his pledge to continue to serve the interests of the people of Oyo State, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has expressed his avowed commitment to the timely completion of the World Bank-backed Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP). The governor has also appealed to the World Bank not to withdraw its conditional no objection for […]Continue Reading

Politics

OYHA Confirms Appointment Of 7 Commissioners

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of all Seven Commissioner nominees forwarded to it by Governor Seyi Makinde. The confirmation of the Commissioner nominees followed their appearance and the presentation of reports of their Ministries before the State Legislators. The Commissioners are Mr Akinola Ojo  Ministry of Finance, Prof Oyelowo Oyewo Continue Reading

News

Makinde Commiserates With Abiodun Over His Father’s Passing

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commiserated with his Ogun State counterpart, Governor Dapo Abiodun, over the death of his dad, Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun, at the age of 89. The governor who expressed his heartfelt condolences to his brother-governor and the entire Abiodun family of Iperu Remo, Ogun State, prayed to God to grant […]Continue Reading

News

Oyo Boosts Water Production With 1,194 Tonnes of Aluminium Sulfate

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The Oyo State government has procured 1,194 metric tonnes of aluminium sulfate at the cost of ₦400million to boost production of portable water in the State. This was disclosed by the State governor at the second stakeholders engagement on the 2022 budget, organized by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning at Akinyele Local Government […]Continue Reading

Politics

No politician behind insecurity in Oyo State – Alao-Akala

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A former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, says insecurity in the state is not being sponsored by any politician. He stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in his hometown, Ogbomoso. Otunba Alao-Akala who noted that no politician would ever play politics with insecurity, said Oyo State was only having its share of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Assembly Refutes Alleged Secret Plenary to Re approve Makinde’s Loan

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Oyo State House of Assembly has cleared the air on the allegation that the house held a hiding emergency meeting on Friday to re-approve N100billion loan request by Governor Seyi Makinde. The Assembly said the clarification became imperative in view of insinuations making the rounds on the social media that the lawmakers had approved another […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Sound Sultan: Oyo State has lost a great talent – Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, described the death of multi-talented singer, Lanre Fasasi popularly known as Sound Sultan as a huge loss to the state and the entertainment world. He commiserated with the immediate family of the artiste, the Iseyin community and the entertainment industry on what he described as the demise of […]Continue Reading

Health

Delta Variant: Oyo COVID-19 Task Force Warns Residents To Take Extra Precautions

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Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has uncovered the Delta variant of the COVID-19 in the State. The Incident Manager and coordinator of the Energency Operations Centre, Dr. Olabode Ladipo, who confirmed the development, said that the general public is notified of the need to take extra caution and consistently apply all adversories earlier released by […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Muslims Urge Makinde To Be Fair In Constituting New Cabinet

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Muslim Community of Oyo State has advised Governor Seyi Makinde  to ensure justice and fairness in the constitution of his new cabinet.This is contained in a statement in Ibadan  by the  Chairman, Alhaji  Kunle Sanni, and Secretary, Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade.The group noted that justice, fairness and equity in the appointment of the new cabinet by […]Continue Reading

Security

Igboho’s Supporters Storm State Secretariat, Demand Freedom Of Arrested Colleagues

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Yoruba Nation agitators have protested to Agodi Secretariat Ibadan to declare support for Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Igboho whose house was recently invaded by men of the Department of State Security Service, DSS. The protesters in their hundreds who were on a peaceful protest were received on behalf of the State Government by the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Govt. To Begin Registration Of Residents

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Oyo State government has approved a residents’ registration programme to capture, enumerate and create verifiable data base for residents in the state to assist government in effective planning and for security concerns.  The Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT/e-Governance, Mr. Bayo Akande, stated this while briefing journalists after the state executive council Continue Reading

Agriculture

Oyo, French Government Collaborate On Food Security

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed happiness over the inclusion of 1,300 women in the state, who are to benefit from the Support to Women Entrepreneurship in the Agri-food sector in Nigeria SEFAN/SWEAN programme.  The governor, while speaking at the official launch of the training programme at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, […]Continue Reading

News Politics

2nd Anniversary: Restructuring is paramount – OYHA

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has celebrated its 2nd Anniversary with a call to the Federal Government to begin the process of restructuring the country. The Anniversary was marked with a special plenary session which was attended by the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and other political functionaries and dignitaries. In his Anniversary […]Continue Reading

Sport

Oyo Govt Set To Inaugurate Adamisingba Stadium

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the newly reconstructed Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan will be inaugurated next month.  Governor Makinde gave the hint while giving his account of stewardship at the Oyo state house of assembly in commemoration of the 9th Assembly Second Year Anniversary. He disclosed that the Adamasingba Stadium would […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo State Resuscitates Ilaju Garri Processing Factory In Ido

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says, his administration would continue to resuscitate moribund industries in the state and create value for the people from such assets.He stated this while commissioning the rehabilitated/refurbished Ilaju Garri Processing Factory in Ilaju community of Ido Local Government Area.Governor Makinde equally supported members of the Continue Reading

Security

Igangan Killings: Makinde Promises End to Incessant Attacks

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Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has assured the people of Igangan community in Ibarapa North area of the state of the commitment of his administration in putting an end to violence and attacks by gunmen in the area. Governor Makinde gave the assurance to the residents when he paid an assessment tour to the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Governor Makinde Reacts To FG’s Suspension Of Twitter’s Operations

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the Federal government to reverse its suspension of popular social media platform, Twitter’s operations in Nigeria. Governor Makinde who made the appeal posted via his twitter handle, noted that a lot of Nigerian youths, businesses and digital communication companies would be negatively affected by the suspension. Governor […]Continue Reading

Education

Makinde Announces 25% Tuition Fee Reduction For LAUTECH

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…commissions LAUTECHTH’s High Dependency Unit Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has announced a 25 per cent reduction in the tuition fees payable by students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH. He made the announcement during an unscheduled visit to the institution in Ogbomoso, noting that that the reduction would cut across all […]Continue Reading

Education

Makinde Introduces STEP Initiative In Secondary Schools

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As part of activities marking his second year in office, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commissioned a Start Them Early Program (STEP) Agric Initiative Project and some blocks of classrooms in some public schools in Ibadan.  Commissioning the project, at the Methodist High School, and a model school building at the Muslim Grammar […]Continue Reading