Seyi Makinde

A presidential aspirant on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has denied reports that Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde snubbed him on Sunday during his visit to the state on campaign. He took to…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has on Tuesday in Ibadan assured people of the state that his government would not trample on their religious rights. Makinde said this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Islamic Affairs, Mr…

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde on Thursday morning visited the family of Aformer Governor of the state, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, who died on Wednesday. Alao-Akala died in his Ogbomoso, Oyo State home aged 71. Since…

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde says Nigerian youths desirous of seeking greener pastures abroad cannot be stopped. He said that the youths were leaving the nation because of harsh economic conditions, noting that they would come…

A former Governor of Anambra, Mr Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to invest the funds being borrowed in profitable ventures to enhance the nation’s socioeconomic development. Obi made the call on Thursday while speaking…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged Muslim faithful to emulate the patience and endurance virtues of Prophet Muhammed. Prophet Muhammed exemplified the virtues when he migrated from Makkah to Madinah in 622 Year of the Common…

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the bad governance and maladministration of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will not extend beyond 2023, as, according to him, Nigerians have become tired of the party and…

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said that he became governor through the help of God and not any political godfather. He also said he held power at the pleasure of the people of the state and was prepared to quit if they…

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has ordered the indefinite closure of Shasha Market, near Moniya -Ibadan, in Akinyele Local Government Area, following traders’ clash in the market. Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo today paid a courtesy visit on Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde at the Government House, Ibadan. Photos of the visit were shared on the Oyo State Government's social media pages. Reacting to…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde says those jostling for the 2023 presidency should put personal ambitions aside and first work to secure the nation. He said that after security, restructuring of the nation must follow. According to a…

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described as a huge loss,  the death of business mogul and former presidential aspirant, Chief Harry Akande. Makinde expressed regret in a condolence message to the deceased’s family, according to a…

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the demise of his mother, Madam Omojolagbe Abigail Makinde. In a statement signed by his Senior Special…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the choice of Prof Eyitope Ogungbenro Ogunbodede, the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife as the Chief Returning Officer of Saturday's governorship election in Ondo State.…

This is not the first time the APC would accuse Seyi Makinde of mis-governance, despite massive strides being made by the Governor in Oyo State.