How next Alaafin of Oyo will emerge -Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that the processes that would lead to the emergency of the next Alaafin of Oyo would be strictly based on the Alaafin…
I enjoyed being ‘audio governor,’ says Makinde
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Friday sworn in the seven reappointed commissioners and charged them to work harder to further develop the state. The governor said…
Makinde appoints Gani Adams as Amotekun ambassador
Engr. Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, has appointed Chief Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland as the state’s ambassador for the Western Nigeria Security Network codename as…
Bodija praying ground: We’ll treat you like Bola Ige – MURIC tells Makinde
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has said that the Muslim community in Oyo State will patiently wait till 2023 and ensure Governor Seyi Makinde does not return for a second…
Has Makinde Seized Bodija Muslim Praying Ground?
The Governor of Oyo State, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, has reportedly earmarked the Muslim ‘Id praying ground situated at Bodija, Ibadan, for the construction of a recreation centre. However, an Islamic…
Why I sacked commissioners, by Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the state’s Executive Council (Exco). Those affected include Chief of Staff (CoS) Chief Bisi Ilaka and 17 commissioners.…
Just In: Makinde dissolves cabinet
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has dissolved the State Executive Council meeting. The dissolution was said to have been announced during the weekly Council meeting at the Executive Council…
Again, suspected gunmen kill another man in Ibadan
Unknown gunmen whose whereabouts has not been ascertain have killed another businessman in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the man whose identity has not been revealed…
SEYI MAKINDE AND THE ASIYANBIS
By Oladele Idowu Joseph It is true Oyo State is currently going through some ‘unnatural’ security challenges, and if it is true that some unscrupulous people are hiding behind the…
PDP Governors back ban on open grazing
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has backed Southern governors’ ban on open grazing as a panacea to the herders/farmers clashes in the country. The governors, on Monday met in…
Makinde, Bode George fault Fayose over PDP SW congress rigging allegation
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has expressed surprise that former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, despite conceding defeat of his candidate, was engaging in media warfare to rubbish the…
South-west PDP Congress: Olafeso concedes defeat, promises to work with Arapaja
Chairmanship candidate of the South West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr Eddy Olafeso has conceded defeat to Taofeek Arapaja. He promised to work with Arapaja, a former Deputy Oyo Governor.…
Fayemi Condemns Yoruba-Hausa Clash In Ibadan
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has condemned the violent clash between some Yoruba and Hausa traders in Shasha market, Ibadan Oyo State capital at the weekend. The violent clash…
Makinde a “baby governor”, not leader of South-West PDP – Fayose
Former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, once again knocked Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over the leadership of the South-West PDP. Fayose described Makinde as a “baby governor”,…
I had no hand in the attack against Fayose – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has denied having anything to do with the attack on former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose during the grand finale of the Ondo Governorship campaign.…