Lifestyle

Makinde Mourns Oba Adebimpe

Web News 26 July 2024 44 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed his condolences to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin and the Olubadan-in-Council over the death of the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Gbadamosi Adebimpe, who passed on. Governor Makinde, while Continue Reading

Security

Protest: Makinde, Security Chiefs Warn Against Violent Actions

Web News 26 July 2024 52 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Ahead of the planned August protest in Nigeria, security chiefs and stakeholders in Oyo state have called for a peaceful agitation, warning against violence, public disturbance and infringement on people’s rights.  The meeting was held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament building, Secretariat, Ibadan.  At the Forum, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Continue Reading

Health

ACPN Presents Award to Makinde

Web News 25 July 2024 98 0

By Fasilat Lawal Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated the commitment of his administration to improve healthcare delivery for all citizens in the state. Governor Makinde stated this at the opening ceremony of the 43rd Annual International Scientific Conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, tagged Oluyole Continue Reading

Transportation

Ladoke Akintola Airport will be upgraded – Makinde

Web News 25 July 2024 78 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State government is to set up a committee that will oversee the upgrade of the Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan to international status  Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this at the 1446/2024 Hijrah luncheon held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan to commemorate the Islamic New Year calendar.  The governor, who expressed […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Pledges Support for LGAs

Web News 16 July 2024 122 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state says his administration will continue to address challenges at the local government areas despite Supreme court ruling on local government autonomy  to enable  harmonious administration across the state. He gave the assurance during a state stakeholders’ advisory/consultative meeting held at the Executive Chamber of Continue Reading

Culture

Makinde Inaugurates Ultra-Modern Palace for Olubadan

Web News 11 July 2024 209 0

By Olawale Asake Ahead of the Coronation of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Oyo State Governor,  Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the newly built ultra-modern palace for the Ibadan monarch. The Olubadan Palace situated at Oke Aremo, Yemetu, Ibadan, Oyo State, which has been under construction for so many years, is completed […]Continue Reading

Culture

Makinde Approves Coronation of New Olubadan

Web News 29 June 2024 124 0

By Mosope Kehinde The governor of Oyo State Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the coronation and presentation of staff-of-office to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba  Owolabi Olakunlehin.  The ceremony is scheduled to be held on Friday, July 12, 2024. This is contained in a statement by the commissioner for information Prince dotun oyelade. The […]Continue Reading

Communication

NUJ NEC Converges on Ibadan, Lauds Makinde

Web News 22 June 2024 129 0

By Olawale Asake Members of the National Executive Council, NEC, of Nigeria Union of Journalists have converged on Ibadan, Oyo State for their Quarterly Meeting to deliberate on the progress of the profession and national development. The NEC Meeting which is being hosted by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council was declared […]Continue Reading

Culture

Oba Olakuleyin: Makinde Accepts Olubadan in-Council’s Recommendation

Web News 8 June 2024 259 0

By Iyabo Adebisi/Fasilat Bello Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state says he has accepted the recommendation by the Olubadan in-council which nominated Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin as the next Olubadan of Ibadan. He stated this while speaking at the final farewell ceremony for the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Late Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun […]Continue Reading

Economy

French Firm to Support Establishment of Oyo Agribusiness Market

Web News 6 June 2024 128 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser on Agribusiness to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, Dr Debo Akande, has stated that a French firm, SEMMARIS-Rungis International Market, is set to support the establishment of an international wholesale agribusiness market in the state. He stated this when a Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Hails Pa Reuben Fasoranti @98

Web News 11 May 2024 216 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has hailed the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti for providing leadership to the Yoruba nation over the years. Governor Makinde who felicitated Pa Fasoranti on the occasion of his 98th birthday, maintained that the nonagenarian has contributed immensely to the growth Continue Reading

Politics

Another tranche of N2 billion entitlement paid to APC LG chairmen – Makinde

Web News 14 April 2024 423 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that another tranche of N2 billion has been paid to the immediate past All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairmen in the state as part of their entitlements Governor Makinde made this known at the burial and thanksgiving service in honour of Mama Ruth […]Continue Reading

Governance

Makinde Signs Executive Bill Establishing Rule of Law Enforcement Authority

Web News 13 April 2024 158 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has signed into law an Executive Bill for the establishment of the rule of law enforcement authority for speedy justice dispensation in the state. Signing the bill into law in the board room of the Governor’s office, the governor explained that the agency was necessary to […]Continue Reading

Culture

No Issues with Olubadan Traditional Stool Ascension, Says Makinde

Web News 10 April 2024 469 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo says there are no issues with the Olubadan traditional stool ascension as against the controversy trailing the revered seat of the Olubadan following the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun.  He stated this while speaking with newsmen after hosting the delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ensure Adequate Maintenance, Oyo Govt. Tells Free Stalls Beneficiaries

Web News 28 March 2024 291 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government has called on the 700 traders allocated stalls at Agodi Gate area Ibadan to maintain the facility for an improved state development. Governor Seyi Makinde spoke through the Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Demola Ojo during the allocation of the stalls to the traders.  He said his administration would […]Continue Reading

Environment

Makinde Lays Foundation for NUJ Mall in Oyo

Web News 26 March 2024 328 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has turned the sod for building a mall for the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State chapter, at the NUJ press centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. The mall, a partnership between the Oyo NUJ and a private company, will house 40 shops, a 1,000-capacity hall, children’s play-station, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Govt. Allocates Free Stalls to 700 Traders

Web News 22 March 2024 266 0

By Iyabo Adebisi In a bid to stop street trading in the state, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced the decision of the state government to allocate free stalls to about 700 street traders at the Agodi-Gate junction in Ibadan.  He made the announcement during the inauguration of  the Agodi-Gate , Civic Center […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Hails Late Olubadan for Stability of Chieftaincy System

Web News 22 March 2024 191 0

Some markets closes for 8th-day fidau By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has hailed the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba  Lekan Balogun for bringing peace and stability to the Olubadan Chieftaincy System within the short period of his reign. Governor Makinde stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family […]Continue Reading

Religion

Ramadan: Makinde Congratulates Muslim Ummah

Web News 11 March 2024 234 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across the world on the commencement of the month of Ramadan 1445. The governor, who described the holy month as a blessed month in which Allah rewards the worship of the Muslim Ummah, charged Muslims to increase their […]Continue Reading

Culture

Makinde Assures Traditional Rulers of Inclusiveness in Affairs

Web News 9 March 2024 439 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed its readiness to involve the traditional rulers in the administrative affairs of the state. He said this during an interactive session with the traditional leaders held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. Governor Makinde represented the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal noted that failure of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Shina Peller Defects to PDP

Web News 1 March 2024 289 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remained strong and united in the state and would win the forthcoming local government elections as a result of his government’s people-oriented programmes. He stated this in Iseyin while welcoming the senatorial candidate of the Accord Party Continue Reading

Education

Return after Study Abroad, Makinde Urges Nigerians

Web News 23 February 2024 240 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government wants Nigerians who studied abroad to return home after acquiring knowledge for the betterment of the country.  Governor Seyi Makinde stated this at the maiden International Study Abroad Forum held at the Thomas Oritsejolomi Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. Represented by the state’s Commissioner Continue Reading

Labour

Makinde Extends Wage Award by Six Months

Web News 17 February 2024 251 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced a six-month extension of the payment of N25,000 and N15,000 wage award to civil servants and pensioners in the state. The governor, who made the announcement at the inauguration of the 12.5 kilometres Challenge-Odo Ona Elewe-Apata Road, said the extension became important to allow […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Makinde, Mba Inaugurate Challenge-Elewe-Elebu-Apata Road

Web News 16 February 2024 337 0

By Iyabo Adebisi/Olaolu Fawole Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mba have officially inaugurated a 12.5km Challenge- Odo Ona-Elewe-Elebu-Apata dualized road project. Speaking at the inauguration held at the Owode Housing Estate Junction along Ibadan-Abeokuta Road, Ibadan  Governor Makinde reiterated the commitment of his Continue Reading

Energy

Makinde Signs Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill into Law

Web News 10 February 2024 284 0

By Simeon Ugbodovon Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has signed into law Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill. Governor Seyi Makinde made this known on his verified X handle @seyiamakinde. According to Governor Makinde, the law will facilitate the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity within Oyo State. The State’s helmsman said his action was Continue Reading