Oyo State Government has converted 1,591 ad hoc local council workers across the state into permanent staff, an official said on Saturday in Ibadan. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Chief Dotun Oyelade, disclosed in a statement that this was in view of Gov. Seyi Makinde’s approval...
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, on Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sunday died on early hours of Friday during a brief illness at...
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Saturday, condoled with Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde. The forum, in a statement in Abuja by its Chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, commiserated with the Makinde family, and people of Oyo state....
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has inaugurated 48 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state civil/public service. Speaking during the ceremony held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde charged the permanent secretaries to discharge their duties effectively and contribute their quota to development...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, presented Prince Abimbola Owoade with a Certificate of Appointment and Staff of Office as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the presentation was done at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office amid controversy surrounding his...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said his administration will embark on decisive actions in 2025 that will ease the economic burdens on residents of the state. Makinde said this in his New Year message issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Makinde noted that...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Sunday in Ibadan said God’s intervention helped the government and people of Oyo State to go through turbulent times in the year 2024. “2024 had been really turbulent, but God has given us the strength to keep pushing,” he said in his remarks...
35 minors have been confirmed dead in a stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan. The incident which happened on Wednesday drew condemnation from many, including the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who vowed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Makinde also said...
Oyo State Government has commenced investigation into a stampede that occurred at a carnival in Ibadan, the state capital. Many children were said to have died in the process with Governor Seyi Makinde commiserating with the parents who have lost their children. The governor in a personal message on...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will do everything within its power to fix the party and Nigeria. Makinde stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for Peoples Democratic Institute...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to stop accusing it for the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). NAN reports that Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State at an event in Ibadan blamed the APC for the turmoil in PDP and...
The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde believes the 2027 general elections will be a contest between Nigerians and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Makinde made the remark in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday during the commissioning of the South-West zonal secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Wednesday said it has unbeatable structures across the state to defeat other political parties in any election. The party’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Mr Alex Kalejaiye, stated this in a statement issue in Akure. The News Agency of Nigeria...
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,...
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...
Mr Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has launched an infant and maternal health care initiative, ”Drug Banks for Indigent Patients in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatric Pharmacy Intervention’. This is in the bid to cushion the nation’s efforts towards reducing infant and maternal mortality statistics. Tinubu,...
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...