Politics

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

Web News 14 April 2024 319 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 Continue Reading

Governance

Makinde Signs Executive Bill Establishing Rule of Law Enforcement Authority

Web News 13 April 2024 96 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 328 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 196 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 249 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 153 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 129 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 146 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 316 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 232 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 180 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 170 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 256 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 189 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

News

Ibadan Explosion: Makinde Receives Update

Web News 7 February 2024 191 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has received the official report of the January 16, 2024 explosion at Adeyi Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan.  The report, which comprises findings of the Medical, Security and Engineering Teams, was presented to the governor at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Addressing newsmen […]Continue Reading

News

Makinde Inaugurates 9-Member State Elders’ Council

Web News 7 February 2024 128 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated the 9-member State Elders’ Council, calling on its members to provide his administration with robust suggestions and feedback from across the state. The council, which has its members drawn from all the zones of the state, was inaugurated at the Executive Chamber of the […]Continue Reading

Governance

Cut cost of governance – Peter Obi

Web News 29 January 2024 274 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi wants the Federal Government to pay attention to critical areas given the economic realities facing the country.  He said this in Ibadan while speaking with newsmen shortly after paying a condolence visit to Governor Seyi Makinde at […]Continue Reading

Human Angle

Bodija Explosion: Most Victims Discharged from Hospitals – Makinde

Web News 22 January 2024 182 0

*Death Toll Stands at Five By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde says 90 per cent of victims of last Tuesday’s explosion have been discharged from various hospitals. He noted that the Medical Team of the Emergency Operations Centre and the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, were at two of the […]Continue Reading

Security

Armed Forces Day: Support for Security Agencies Remains Solid – Makinde

Web News 14 January 2024 222 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said the state would continue to provide more support to the security agencies and strengthen the security architecture to keep residents of the state safe and secure and maintain peace and order. The governor stated this at The Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, during a service […]Continue Reading

Politics

Akeredolu: Four Southwest Governors in Ibadan on Condolence Visit

Web News 29 December 2023 183 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has received other four Southwest governors at the Executive Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Makinde was represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief Adebayo Lawal to receive four Southwest governors including the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Ekiti State, Abiodun Continue Reading

Security

Oyo Govt. Donates N10m to Nigeria Army

Web News 29 December 2023 158 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has donated a sum of 10 million Naira on behalf of the state government to support the appeal fundraising week in celebration of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration  Governor Makinde also made a personal donation of a million Naira. He donated while hosting relevant stakeholders at the […]Continue Reading

Governance

Oyo Moving Forward under My Watch, Makinde Declares

Web News 27 December 2023 148 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has maintained that Oyo State has been moving forward at a great pace under his watch.  The governor who stated this in Oyo town said his administration has engineered a modern Oyo State and has attracted accelerated development in major corridors of the state. He said […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Helmsman Sends Best Wishes, Solicits Support

Web News 25 December 2023 183 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on Christians to follow the footsteps of Jesus Christ by showing love to others and cooperating with the leadership of the society. The governor equally called for more prayers for the state and Nigeria, stating that the challenges facing the country are not insurmountable […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Omi Adio-Ido Road, Potential Economic Hub – Makinde

Web News 25 December 2023 292 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has assured residents of the state that his administration would continue to embark on building infrastructure that impact on the economy of the state.  The governor stated this in Ido while inaugurating the 10 kilometres Omi-Adio to Ido Junction Road constructed by Ido Local Government. […]Continue Reading

Culture

Makinde Presents Staff of Office to Soun

Web News 19 December 2023 302 0

By Mathew Famakinde/Idowu Ogunbunmi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented staff of office to Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye as 21st Soun of Ogbomoso. Speaking at the official presentation of the staff office to Oba Ghandi, Governor Makinde described the new Soun as a visional leader, an entrepreneur and a motivational speaker.  He said that Ogbomoso Continue Reading