Tag: Governor Seyi Makinde
I was with Wike, but I’ve repented – Makinde blasts PDP faction
Speaking during the commissioning of the newly constructed PDP Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Makinde questioned Wike’s achievements in his home…
Moment Makinde paid homage to Olubadan-designate Oba Ladoja ahead coronation (Photos)
In his statement, Governor Makinde expressed deep pride in Ibadanland’s traditional institution, highlighting its unique succession system that has guided…
Gov. Seyi Makinde to Atiku Abubakar: PDP won’t miss you, ADC not a threat
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has downplayed the political impact of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s reported exit from…
Why appointment of Owoade as new Alaafin cannot stand – Oyo kingmakers
The five kingmakers - Bashorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Layinka; the Lagunna of Oyo, High Chief Wakeel Oyedepo, and…
Abimbola Owoade emerges new Alaafin of Oyo
In an announcement of the appointment of the new king, Oyo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said Abimbola…
‘Please don’t put fire in my state, Makinde begs Wike
“Let me say on behalf of other governor colleagues and past governors here that you have done well for your…
Nurses to Gov Makinde: Meet our demands in 14 day or we’ll go on indefinite strike
The council in a letter signed by its Chairman, Adeyemi Samuel, and Secretary, Aina Emmanuel, and addressed to Governor Makinde,…
Oyo govt disowns ‘Makinde’s N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund’
The fake news further claimed that the N20,000 was approved to ease financial burdens that individuals may face during Ramadan,…
What Segelu, son of murdered Oyo PDP chairman wants from Makinde
Olayinka Segelu, an erstwhile Personal Assistant (PA) to ex-Speaker Dimeji Bankole contested to secure the ticket of PDP for House…
Makinde invites Obasanjo commission Oyo-Iseyin Road
Obasanjo will also commission the completed Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Iseyin Campus, which houses the College of Agricultural…
Oyo Assembly confirms 9 additional commissioner-nominees
The commissioner-nominees took turn to address the lawmakers on their political antecedents, educational background and plans of action for the…
Gov. Makinde names Prof Adeyemo as SSG designate
By David Adeoye Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Professor Olanike Adeyemo of the University of Ibadan’s Department of…
Tribunal dismisses APM’s petition against Makinde’s victory
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Ibadan dismissed the petition submitted by the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) against Gov. Seyi…
Structure of my govt. will soon start taking shape – Makinde
He recalled that some people tried to divide the state along religious lines by sowing seeds of discord during the…
Gov. Makinde flags off N9.6bn road project
The entire stretch of 15.3 Kilometres IdiApe – Akobo – Olounda/Abaa Road will be named after former Gov. Nyeson Wike…
Omolewa to replace Auxiliary as Oyo PMS Chairman
According to the statement, the new appointments are in line with the state government's restructure of the PMS, and that…
Assets Declaration: I’m 10% poorer in last 4 years, says Makinde
Although, he did not disclose the details of his assets, he assured newsmen that the details would be made known…
Gov. Makinde signs Chieftaincy Amendment Bill into law
According to the governor, the development would help the traditional council to function well and forestall constant litigation.
N3.4bn debt: Ex- Oyo LG chiefs reject Makinde’s N250m per month offer
The N3.4 billion judgment debt was the balance of N4.9 billion the state government owed some former local government areas…
Makinde lauds LAUTECH on development strides
According to the governor, his administration was determined to pay more attention to challenges militating against the university from becoming…
Olubadan reacts to Makinde’s re-election
According to him, the election result was a verdict of the confidence of the people in the governor and which…
Election: Gov. Makinde declares half-day work for Friday
Workers are expected to close at 12 PM on Friday, with only those handling essential duties expected to remain at…
Makinde commissions remodeled Ojoo police station
During the commissioning ceremony, Makinde said that his administration will continue to maintain a cordial relationship with the Police and…
Gov. Makinde declares half day for Oyo workers
Government offices will close by noon on Friday, with only staff covering essential services expected to remain at their duty…
Makinde suspends campaign activities over fuel, Naira crisis
The governor said that the suspension was in solidarity with the people over the harrowing experiences in recent times over…
Makinde seeks U.S. assistance to tackle insecurity in Oyo
Chief Adebayo Lawal, the state's deputy governor, said Oyo State would welcome whatever technology was required to combat the menace.
Gov. Makinde reiterates commitment to Agribusiness
The governor was conducted around the projects by Dr Debo Akande, the Director-General, of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA).
Oyo PDP leaders disown Makinde, declare for Atiku
Makinde has since pitched his tent with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Governor…
Makinde: My focus in my second term in Oyo
He said, through several policy initiatives and encouragement of a business environment that is agribusiness-friendly, the state had been able…
Iyorchia Ayu: Lagos PDP disowns Makinde
Some PDP governors and leaders are insisting that, for fairness, northern Nigeria should not hold both the party’s presidential ticket…