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Nigerian News

Oyo: Makinde goes on annual leave, transmits power to deputy

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

  Governor Seyi Makinde proceeds on one month leave Friday. A notification letter to the state House of Assembly which was read at the plenary on Tuesday by the Speaker, …

Oyo: Makinde goes on annual leave, transmits power to deputy Read More
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Politics

2027: Makinde, as fresh idea qualifies as PDP presidential candidate – Babalola 

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Engineer Femi Babalola, ‘Jogor’ on Tuesday declared that Governor Seyi Makinde was ably qualified to contest the 2027 presidential election in the party. Babalola …

2027: Makinde, as fresh idea qualifies as PDP presidential candidate – Babalola  Read More
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Politics

PDP crisis: At last, Makinde speaks

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday appeared to aim a veiled remark at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, declaring that he would not “go low …

PDP crisis: At last, Makinde speaks Read More
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Breaking News / Nigerian News

Breaking: Coronation date set as Makinde okays Ladoja as 44th Olubadan

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Former Oyo State governor, Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, will be officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. Governor Seyi Makinde has approved his nomination, which …

Breaking: Coronation date set as Makinde okays Ladoja as 44th Olubadan Read More
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Features

The birth of agriculture/agribusiness hub in Oyo 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

With barely less than two years to vacate office, Governor Seyi Makinde is evolving Agric revolution in Oyo state to the admiration of the federal government and African Development Bank …

The birth of agriculture/agribusiness hub in Oyo  Read More
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Politics

Makinde has redefined governance in Oyo – NUJ chair 

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Oyo state chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Demola Babalola, has stated that Governor Seyi Makinde has redefined governance in the state for better. Comrade Babalola …

Makinde has redefined governance in Oyo – NUJ chair  Read More
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Features

Restoring lost glory of 70 year-old dilapidated Oyo government house

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

For years, Oyo state was administered without a Government House, the reason for which Gov Seyi Makinde is determined to reconstruct the dilapidated one as a legacy he intends to …

Restoring lost glory of 70 year-old dilapidated Oyo government house Read More
Letters

2027: Coalition not a threat to PDP – Gov. Makinde

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Friday said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition was not a threat to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).  The governor said this while …

2027: Coalition not a threat to PDP – Gov. Makinde Read More
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Nigerian News

 Oyo‘ll give Olubadan Oba Olakulehin  befitting burial – Makinde

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state Monday said the state government will give the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Olubadan a befitting burial. The governor stated this while …

 Oyo‘ll give Olubadan Oba Olakulehin  befitting burial – Makinde Read More
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Nigerian News

Makinde has transformed Oyo into new S/West economic hub – Commissioner 

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

  Oyo state under the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde has been transformed into a new economic hub in the South-West. The state Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, …

Makinde has transformed Oyo into new S/West economic hub – Commissioner  Read More
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Nigerian News

Oyo: Makinde congratulates Olubadan at 90

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Saturday congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Ige Owolabi Olakulehin, on his 90th birthday celebration  The governor in a statement by his …

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Nigerian News

Rethink renaming of Ibadan Polytechnic after Olunloyo, alumni association tells Makinde

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

  The Polytechnic Ibadan Alumni Association Tuesday called on Governor Seyi Makinde to have a rethink over renaming of the institution to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic.  In a letter to Governor …

Rethink renaming of Ibadan Polytechnic after Olunloyo, alumni association tells Makinde Read More
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Nigerian News

Due process for selection of new Eleruwa Oba Adegbola followed – Makinde

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

Oyo state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde at the weekend, insisted that due process and laid down rules were followed in the selection of Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola as the new …

Due process for selection of new Eleruwa Oba Adegbola followed – Makinde Read More
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Nigerian News

Prioritise judicious use of Oyo resources, APC tells Makinde  

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the outer city zone of Ibadanland Thursday asked Governor Seyi Makinde to prioritise the judicious utilisation of the enormous resources available to …

Prioritise judicious use of Oyo resources, APC tells Makinde   Read More
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Nigerian News

SPN to Makinde: Your defence of N63.4bn for Government House overhaul lacks merit 

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

  The Oyo state chapter of the Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) on Monday said Governor Seyi Makinde’s defence of the N63.4billion for overhauling the Government House lacked merit. The party …

SPN to Makinde: Your defence of N63.4bn for Government House overhaul lacks merit  Read More
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Nigerian News

APC to Makinde: Cancel N63.5bn Government House renovation project  

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state, Sunday, asked Governor Seyi Makinde to reverse his decision to spend N63.5 billion for the overhauling of the Government House.  Oyo APC …

APC to Makinde: Cancel N63.5bn Government House renovation project   Read More
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Nigerian News

Oyo government house: Makinde defends approval of N63.4bn 

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday defended the approval of N63.4 billion by the Oyo state Executive Council for the overhauling of the Government House. Speaking during the presentation of the …

Oyo government house: Makinde defends approval of N63.4bn  Read More
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Politics

2027: Makinde’s posters flood Jigawa

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 - by Bayo Muhammad Alabira

Dutse, the Jigawa state capital and other major towns have been flooded with posters showing Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state and his presidential ambition. The posters, bearing the logo …

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Politics

Oyo APC kicks, warns against alleged romance with Makinde, PDP 

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

Oyo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday warned its members against speeches inimical to the full realisation of the collective goals and desires of the party …

Oyo APC kicks, warns against alleged romance with Makinde, PDP  Read More
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Nigerian News

Makinde to coronate Eleruwa of  Eruwa, June 28 – Commissioner  

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state is set to coronate the new Eleruwa of Eruwa, Prince Adebayo Adegbola.   A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the grand …

Makinde to coronate Eleruwa of  Eruwa, June 28 – Commissioner   Read More
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Nigerian News

Nothing wrong in rotation of Oyo Council of Obas chairmanship among Alaafin, Olubadan, Soun –  Ladoja

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025 - by Bayo Akamo

A former governor of Oyo state and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has said  there is nothing wrong in the rotation of chairmanship of Oyo state  Council …

Nothing wrong in rotation of Oyo Council of Obas chairmanship among Alaafin, Olubadan, Soun –  Ladoja Read More
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Politics / Top Stories

PDP crisis: Wike heaps blames on Makinde, reveals next move

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 - by Abdullahi Muhammad

The crisis ravaging the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) further deepened Sunday as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, pulled out from all previously reached agreements towards resolving …

PDP crisis: Wike heaps blames on Makinde, reveals next move Read More
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Nigerian News

2027 elections’ll be determined by hungry Nigerians, not politicians – Makinde

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Wednesday said the 2027 elections would be determined by hungry Nigerians and not politicians. The governor stated this at the official inauguration of …

2027 elections’ll be determined by hungry Nigerians, not politicians – Makinde Read More
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Nigerian News

New Oyo Council of Obas and Chiefs underway – Makinde 

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

  Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that a new Oyo state Council of Obas and Chiefs would soon be put together by the state House of Assembly. The governor made …

New Oyo Council of Obas and Chiefs underway – Makinde  Read More
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Nigerian News

Fasoranti @ 99: Afenifere leader a role model – Makinde 

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state Sunday described the leader of the pan-Yoruba sociop-olitical organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as a leader, role model and father. The governor in …

Fasoranti @ 99: Afenifere leader a role model – Makinde  Read More

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