Security

We have deployed more security personnel to kidnapping/banditry hotspots – Governor Makinde

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In a bid to restore lasting peace to troubled areas, Oyo State government has come up with a security strategy including deployment of additional Operatives of the Amotekun Corps to the affected zone. Governor Seyi Makinde on his official Facebook page stated that government has resolved to Continue Reading

News

Ijoba Ipinle Oyo Ti Gba Lati San Owo Fun Ijoba Ipinle Osun Lori Ile Eko Giga LAUTECH

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Ijoba Ipinle Oyo ti f’owo si sisan owo to je billion mejo naira fun Ijoba Ipinle Osun, gegebi ara igbese ti won fenuko le lori, lati le je ki ile eko giga varsiti Ladoke Akintola, LAUTECH  di ti Ijoba Ipinle Oyo nikan soso. Alakoso f’oro eto Eko ati Imo Ijinle Science, Ogbeni Olasunkanmi Olaleye lo […]Continue Reading

Politics

Most road projects would be commissioned this year – Governor Makinde

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Oyo State governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde has assured the residents of the state that majority of the road projects started by this government would be commissioned this year. He stated this at the Inter-faith service to usher in the new year 2021 at the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. Governor Makinde listed the projects to include the 65km […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ìjọba Àpapọ̀ Ńgbèrò Láti Kọ́ Ọjà, Nwọ́n Ó Ti Ma Ta Òkúta Olówó Iyebiye Nílu Ìbàdàn

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Ìjọba àpapọ̀ ńgbèrò láti kọ́ ọjà ìgbàlódé tíwọ́n yóò ti máà ta òkúta olówó iyebíye nílu ìbàdàn. Ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ ti fi ilẹ̀ saréè méjì kalẹ̀ fún isẹ́ àkànse náà. Alákoso fún ìdàgbàsókè ohun àlùmọ́nì, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Ọlamilekan Adegbitẹ sọ èyí lágbègbè Ọjọọ, ní’jọba ìbílẹ̀ Akinyẹle níbi ayẹyẹ jíjọ̀wọ̀ ilẹ̀ ọ̀hún ńpèsè àwọn asojú ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ […]Continue Reading

Security

Support government in the fight against insecurity – Gov. Makinde

Web News 10 January 2021 480 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants people and residents of the state to support the government in the fight against all forms of insecurity in the state. He stated this at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan during a special service organized in commemorating the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration. The governor […]Continue Reading

News

Makinde Mourns Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe

Web News 4 January 2021 756 0

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Pro-Chancellor of the Technical University, Tech-U, Ibadan and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe as a great loss to the state, Nigeria and the academic world.  Governor Makinde condoled with the immediate family of the late don, who was […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Govt. Permits Crossover Services to Hold

Web News 30 December 2020 568 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has directed that religious centres be allowed to hold crossover worship services only in strict compliance with COVID-19 protocol. The Technical Team of the Task Force on COVID-19 had earlier stated that it was ruling out the crossover services in view of the 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. curfew […]Continue Reading

Culture

Monarchs Express Commitment To Development of Oke Ogun

Web News 29 December 2020 925 0

Traditional rulers in Oke Ogun are of Oyo State have been commended for their determination in the pursuance of developmental projects in the area specifically towards the approval of Federal University of Agriculture by the federal government. Gegun of Ayetoro Oke, Oba Najeemdeen Afolabi gave the commendation while speaking with newsmen. Oba Afolabi noted that traditional Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Workers To Receive 13th Month Salary Next Week

Web News 25 December 2020 1469 0

Civil Servants in Oyo State will receive their 13th month salary next week. Governor Seyi Makinde stated this while speaking during his birthday celebration in Saki. He lauded the workers for their support and promised to create a conducive environment that would enhance productivity. Earlier, the Head of Service, Alhaja Amidat Agboola described Engineer Makinde as […]Continue Reading

Sport

GSM Tennis Championship Ends In Grand Style

Web News 24 December 2020 663 0

Ismail Adewale has emerged winner in the men’s single of the maiden edition of Governor Seyi Makinde, GSM Tennis Championship which came to an end on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.Adewale outplayed Samson Adesina by two to one set, (10-7) in the keenly contested final.In the Ladies’ single Category, Sarah Adegoke, with her […]Continue Reading

Religion

Demonstrate the spirit of brotherliness – Gov. Makinde

Web News 24 December 2020 512 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated Christians in the state on the occasion of the 2020 Christmas, calling on them to use the opportunity of the season to pray for the state and its leadership.In a Christmas message signed by his Chief Press Secretary,Mr Taiwo Adisa, the governor equally urged Christians across the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Give Visually Impaired Lawyer Appointment, Promises To Do More For PLWDs

Web News 24 December 2020 554 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has appointed a visually impaired lawyer, Mr Babatunde Fadiya as a counsel in the Oyo State Ministry of Justice.He was presented his letter of appointment at the state secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan by the Executive Assistant on Persons Living with Disabilities to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Ayodele Adekanbi.Mr Fadiya expressed […]Continue Reading

Sport

Makinde Thrills Spectators as GSM Tennis Championship Begins

Web News 22 December 2020 854 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state this morning engaged his Chief of Staff, Bisi Ilaka in an exhibition match to declare open the maiden edition of GSM Tennis Championship at Ibadan Recreation Club, Sabo. Spectators were thrilled with various skills displayed by Governor Makinde, who has been a tennis player of many years and Chief Ilaka. […]Continue Reading

Economy

Gov. Makinde Assents To 2021 Budget

Web News 22 December 2020 544 0

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has signed the state’s 2021 appropriation bill of 268.8 billion naira into law. Governor Makinde while assenting the bill at the Executive Council Chamber, Agodi-Secretariat, Ibadan said the 2021 budget with 70% performance target would accommodate more developmental projects for the state. The governor who explained Continue Reading

Politics

Obasanjo Calls for Stronger Leadership, Citizens Collaboration

Web News 18 December 2020 506 0

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has stressed the need for a stronger collaboration between political leadership and the people to collectively address some of the challenges confronting the nation. Chief Obasanjo stated this when he paid a visit to Governor Seyi Makinde in his office to commiserate with him over the demise of […]Continue Reading

Culture

I will support any agenda towards the unity of Yorubas – Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government will support any agenda geared towards promoting unity and regional integration among the Yorubas across the world to enrich culture and expand the economy.  He gave the assurance when he received a delegation of Yoruba paramount ruler from Benin republic, and the Onimeko of Imekoland, led by […]Continue Reading

Sport

Registration For Maiden GSM Tennis Championship Begins

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Registration for the maiden edition of Governor Seyi Makinde, GSM Tennis Championship is ongoing at Ibadan Recreation Club, Sabo. According to a statement from the office of the Special Assistant on Sports to Governor Makinde, the registration closes on Friday, December 18, 2020, while the Championship will be held from the 22nd to 24th December, […]Continue Reading

Economy

We have paid 7.5 billion naira as pensions since assumption of office – Governor Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says seven point five billion naira has been paid as gratuities since inception of his administration. Governor Makinde made this known in Ibadan at the celebration of Pensioners Day organized by the Oyo State Council of Nigeria Union of Pensioners. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Labour Matters, Alhaji […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Oyo Government Trains Drivers On Conflict Management

Web News 10 December 2020 500 0

Oyo State government has trained drivers in the state on social responsibility, team building and conflict management with a view to enhancing mutual relationship between the drivers and private sector. The drivers who participate in the training are commercial drivers, those attached to appointees of Oyo State government and members of Trans City Transport Company, Continue Reading

Security

Oyo Govt. Inaugurates “Operation Burst” Call Centre

Web News 10 December 2020 2473 0

Oyo State Security Joint Task Force codenamed “Operation Burst” has inaugurated a call center for optimal performance to combat insecurity in the state. The numbers are 09040841573 and 09040841581. Director-General of Operation Burst, Retired General Ajibola Oladipo stated that the centre was to make Residents of Oyo State heave a sigh of relief on the issue of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Always be prepared for eternity, no one knows when death will come – Reverend Alo

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A cleric, Reverend John Alo of the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan has admonished Nigerians to always showcase God’s love in every position they find themselves. He gave the admonition during a thanksgiving service that ended the burial ceremony of Late Madam Abigail Makinde, the mother of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state held […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Encomiums As Oyo Gov.’s Mother, Madam Omojolagbe Makinde Is Buried

Web News 4 December 2020 963 0

The remains of the mother of the Oyo State governor, Madam Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde has been interred at the cemetery of the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan. In a sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Diocese, Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo, said Madam Makinde lived a fulfilled life, and described her as an epitome of love. […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Service of Songs Held For Governor Makinde’s Mother

Web News 4 December 2020 2276 0

A cleric, Venerable Dr Samuel Osungbeju of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu in Ibadan has admonished people to dedicate their lives to the service of God and humanity as a major way to see the Kingdom of God. He stated this at the Service of Song organised for the mother of Oyo State governor, Madam Abigael […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Economic Devt: Makinde Inaugurates 27-Man Steering Committee

Web News 7 November 2020 751 0

The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde inaugurated a 27-man steering committee for the state’s 20 year development plan. Governor Makinde, while inaugurating the steering committee for the state’s development plan, said the Pacesetter State needs a homegrown long-term plan to transform its socio-economic development. He added that his administration envisioned a Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Mama Oyediran lived an eventful and fulfilled life – Gov Makinde

Web News 7 November 2020 848 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has paid a condolence visit to the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor A.B. Oyediran, over the demise of his wife, Reverend Mrs Tola Oyediran. Governor Makinde who was at the Iyaganku home of the Oyedirans, consoled them over the death of Mama Oyediran, the first daughter of […]Continue Reading