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Ethnic Clash: Makinde, 4 Northern Govs Visit Shasha Market

John Ogunsemore Feb 16, 2021 0

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde and four Northern governors have visited Shasha Market in Ibadan, where a clash between traders led to loss of lives and destruction of property last Friday.The Herald had reported that the…

Features

4 Northern govs visit Makinde over Ibadan Shasha market crisis

David Adeoye Feb 15, 2021 0

Governors from four Northern states, on Monday evening visited Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, in Ibadan, over the recent clash between Yoruba and Hausa traders at Shasha market in Ibadan.The visiting governors were, Alhaji Abubakar…

Politics

Why we endorsed Makinde as South-West PDP leader – Lagos chapter

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has reiterated its support for Gov. Seyi Makinde, as the leader of the party in the South-West.The Lagos PDP Publicity Secretary, Taofik Gani, said in a statement on…

Politics

PDP Consoles Makinde Over Special Adviser’s Death

John Ogunsemore Jan 15, 2021 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condoled with the Governor of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, over the death of his Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Engr. James Adepoju.PDP’s condolence message was contained in a statement…

News

Godfatherism: Don’t control Obaseki – Oba of Benin tells PDP, Wike, Makinde, Tambuwal,…

John Ogunsemore Sep 30, 2020 0

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governors to shun godfatherism and avoid attempting to control Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.The revered traditional ruler stated this Tuesday when…

Government

Oyo Alleges Being Neglected in the distribution of COVID-19 Palliatives

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 1, 2020 0

Oyo State has accused the Federal Government of neglect in the distribution of COVID-19 palliatives and resources

Government

Gov. Makinde Presents 4 Utility Vehicles To Oyo Fire Service

David Adeoye Aug 27, 2020 0

Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, on Thursday presented four utility vehicles to the state Fire Service Agency to enhance its efforts to combat fire outbreaks in the state. SEE ALSO: Ganduje Approves Relaxation Of Lockdown On Mondays In…

Politics

Seyi Makinde can’t perform better than Ajimobi – Daughter-in-law

John Ogunsemore Jun 30, 2020 0

Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi, a daughter-in-law of late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, says Seyi Makinde could never surpass the achievements of her father-in-law as Governor of Oyo State.She stated this on Tuesday while reacting to a tweet by…

Agriculture

Agriculture To Remain Backbone of Oyo Economy– Makinde

David Adeoye Apr 27, 2020 0

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that commercial agriculture remains the backbone of the state’s economy. SEE ALSO: Akeredolu Approves UNIMEDTH Laboratory as COVID-19 Testing Centre Makinde stated…

Politics

COVID-19: Gov. Makinde’s Mother, Others Donate to Oyo Endowment Fund

David Adeoye Apr 22, 2020 0

Mrs Abigail Makinde, the mother of Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, was among the latest donors to the state’s endowment fund with a donation of N100,000. SEE ALSO: EU May Need $1.7trn Post-Coronavirus Package – Official This was contained…

Government

COVID-19: Seyi Makinde Mandates Face Masks In Oyo, Hires 100 Tailors To Produce Initial 1million…

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq Apr 17, 2020 0

The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has announced that using face mask will be mandatory in the state, in effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.The governor who disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday also…

News

Armed Robbers Unleash Mayhem in Ibadan, Residents React (Photos)

Tony Abu Momoh Apr 14, 2020 0

Disturbing reports from the Oyo State capital, Ibadan claim that armed robbers have invaded several communities in the last one week.According to a tweet from social media influencer, @BhadmusAkeem, armed robbery attacks took place at…

Health

COVID-19 : Diagnostic Centre in UCH now Functional, says Makinde

David Adeoye Mar 30, 2020 0

The Diagnostic Centre at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has been certified by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and is now functional. SEE ALSO:Canada withdraws from 2020 Games as Japan, IOC consider…

Features

Army saved my life twice – Oyo governor

John Ogunsemore Mar 9, 2020 0

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed how army personnel saved him from imminent harm on two occasions.He made the revelation on Sunday at a reception organised for him by the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division,…

Politics

Minimum Wage: Why Makinde Deserves Commendation – Oyo NLC

John Ogunsemore Feb 7, 2020 0

Governor Seyi Makinde deserves commendation for signing the agreement on the implementation of N30,000 minimum wage for the state’s workers, the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said.According to NLC Chairman…

Government

Makinde tasks Journalists on Defence of Democracy

Suleiman Shehu Jan 26, 2020 0

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has tasked journalists to be defender of the nation’s democracy.SEE ALSO: Murder: Man Arraigned For Allegedly Stabbing Another Man With BottleMakinde gave the charge on Sunday during the inauguration of…

Politics

“Explain your source of wealth” – APC tackles Gov Makinde over assets declaration

John Ogunsemore Jul 16, 2019 0

The Oyo State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Gov. Seyi Makinde to explain the source of his N48 billion assets made public on Monday.The state chairman of the party, Chief Akin Oke, disclosed this in a telephone…

Government

Oyo’s governor Makinde makes details of assets declaration public

David Adeoye Jul 16, 2019 0

Mr Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor, on Monday, made public his assets after he received a copy of the asset declaration form which he had earlier submitted to the Oyo State office of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Ibadan.News…

News

Oyo guber: INEC closes case in Adelabu’s petition against Makinde

Suleiman Shehu Jul 9, 2019 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has closed its case in the petition filed by APC candidate, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, against the victory of Gov. Seyi Makinde of PDP in the March 9 governorship election in Oyo State.…