Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Wednesday in Ibadan said he was not against elected representatives of the people at the local government level carrying out their constitutional duties. Makinde, during the inauguration of a newly-built Local Government House and Staff Training School within the State Secretariat at Agodi,...
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has assured the Chairman, National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Illiya Damagum, of his support to reposition the party. Makinde gave his assurances in Ibadan on Wednesday during the groundbreaking of the upgrading of Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, to...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Monday urged Gov. Seyi Makinde to think twice about his alleged plan to take over some land in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had proposed creating 500 metres setbacks for the ongoing Circular Road...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is reviewing the various concerns about the Supreme Court judgment that granted fiscal autonomy to Local Governments (LGs) in the country. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said this during a news conference on Sunday in Abuja. Ologunagba was...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has described the late Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Adebimpe, as a charismatic personality that would be missed by the people of Ibadan and Oyo State. This is contained in a condolence statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan by the Special Assistant...
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that the ascension of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland is a testament to the enduring and resilient spirit of Ibadan. The governor noted that the coronation of Oba Olakulehin has also put individuals who chose...
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, 89, on Friday received the staff of office as the 43rd Olubadan of lbadanland. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State presented both the Staff and Instrument of Office to the new Olubadan. The presentation came shortly after...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday inaugurated the newly built Olubadan Palace situated at Oke Aremo, Ibadan. Performing the ceremony, Makinde said he had put process in place that would make all the 11 Local Government Councils in Ibadan, to contribute money monthly toward the maintenance of...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Wednesday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the airport at Alakia in Ibadan to an international airport. Makinde, while receiving the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar, in Ibadan, said the President’ approval has made his administration’s...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has effected a minor cabinet reshuffle. This is contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Tuesday in Ibadan. According to the statement, Mr Segun Olayiwola, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, has...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Saturday said that he had accepted the recommendation of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin by the Olubadan-In-Council as the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Makinde said this on Saturday during the celebration of life organised by the state government for late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Friday in Ibadan swore in all the 33 newly elected local government chairmen in Oyo State. Makinde, represented by his deputy, Chief Bayo Lawal, charged the chairmen to prioritise the provision of good governance at the grassroots. The governor urged...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has congratulated his daughter, Tobi Makinde, on her graduation from Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut in the United State. Sharing photos from the graduation on Tuesday, Governor Makinde I’m a tweet said, “Congratulations, my darling Tobi on your graduation...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has assured workers that his administration will not delay in implementing the new minimum wage. Makinde gave the assurance on Wednesday in his address at the 2024 May Day celebrations, held at Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Ibadan. The governor, who was represented by...
Ahead of the April 27 Local Government election in Oyo State, Gov. Seyi Makinde, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the best option among other political parties in the state. Makinde said this on Monday in Ido town, Ido Local Government Area, where he attended...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said that there is no rancour over the ascension to the throne of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, as being widely speculated. Governor Makinde stated this while hosting his deputy, Bayo Lawal, and other Muslim faithful within the government who paid him an...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the late Oba Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan of Ibadan who died late Thursday was an epitome of royal excellence and a great achiever. Gov. Makinde, while announcing the king’s death in Ibadan around midnight said the 42nd Olubadan made great marks...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has tasked stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to unite and collectively work to ensure the party wins the Nov. 21 governorship election in Ondo. Governor Makinde said this during a meeting between members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, declared that despite the challenges and hardship facing the country, all hands must be on deck to repair the economy rather than trade blames. The governor maintained that one of the ways to achieve such repair is...