In a bid to enhance the effectiveness of traditional rulers in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has emphasized that due process was meticulously followed during the review of the state's chieftaincy law. The governor…
In a significant move, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the dissolution of the Oyo State Executive Council, along with the termination of all political appointments with immediate effect. The decision,…
Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde has renamed the First Technical University in Ibadan to Senator Abiola Ajimobi First Technical University in honour of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi. The announcement was made by…
A group of suspected herdsmen reportedly invaded a public secondary school in Oyo State on Thursday morning, leaving students and teachers injured. The incident occurred at the Community Grammar School in Alaropo Nla,…
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has expressed his gratitude for his re-election as he believes it was divine intervention. The Governor made this declaration during a thanksgiving service held at the Living…
A High Court in Abuja has issued an order that could have significant financial implications for the Oyo State Government and its agencies. The order, which was issued by Justice A.O. Ebong, directs four banks – namely…
The recent victory of Governor Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde in Oyo State serves as a powerful example of democratic governance in a developing country. His win demonstrates that by serving the people, leaders can reap the…
The International Forum of Araba/Oluawo Agbaye, a group of traditional worshippers in Oyo State, have issued a statement condemning the continued harassment and intimidation of their members by the Oyo State police…
The Governor of Oyo State, Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Seyi Makinde on his re-election as the governor of Oyo State. In a statement he personally signed, Governor Adeleke described the outcome of the election as a…
Teslim Folarin, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for governor in Oyo State, has congratulated his opponent, Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for winning the just-concluded Saturday…
On March 16, 2023, the Olubadan-In-Council, which holds the highest traditional leadership position in Ibadanland, announced its endorsement of Governor Seyi Makinde for re-election in the Oyo State gubernatorial…
Ahead of the Governorship/House of Assembly election in Oyo state scheduled for Saturday, a total of 15,000 security personnel drawn from various security agencies, including the Police and Army, have been deployed to…
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has approved a half-day holiday for workers in the employ of the state on Friday, March 17, 2023, ahead of the guber, and the House of assembly election. This was disclosed in a…
Mrs Mutiat Ladoja, the wife of a former governor of Oyo State, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his refusal to allow himself to be controlled by politicians who seek to act as godfathers in the state. In an…
The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State, Michael Lana, has stepped down and endorsed Governor Seyi Makinde for a second term of office. Lana disclosed this at a press briefing on…
On Tuesday, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, praised the Federal Government for adhering to the Supreme Court's decision on the redesign of the naira. The monarch stated that the decision was in the…
Oyo StateAccording to a statement by YSO Olaniyi, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Senator Teslim Folarin, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Folarin has…
Honourable Nalado Muhammad, the national chairman of Accord party, has dissolved the party's Oyo state executive committee due to "anti-party activities and gross misconduct." In a letter addressed to the Independent…
The Oyo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has endorsed Seyi Makinde, governor of the state, as its gubernatorial candidate for the March 11 election. The party made this known at a press conference on Sunday.…
The Presidential Campaign Committee (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied having a standing agreement with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, according to reports on Wednesday. The denial was…