ICYMI: Oyo Governor to proceed on five-week vacation, transfers power to Deputy
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has written to the House of Assembly, seeking approval for a five-week annual vacation. He stated his intention and sought the approval in a message during a farewell plenary in honour of retiring House…
Makinde presents staff to Onifiditi, demands action against banditry
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, presented the staff of office to the Onifiditi of Fiditi, in the Afijio Local Government Area, Oba Adekola-Oyelere. At a ceremony held at the Fiditi Grammar School, Fiditi, Makinde stressed that Oyelere’s emergence…
Oyo, FG partners to distribute grains
The Federal Government, in conjunction with the Oyo State government, on Monday, distributed assorted commodities from the Natural Strategic Reserve to vulnerable persons in the state. Governor Seyi Makinde, who received the foodstuffs at the Ministry of Local Government and…
Makinde to crown Oba Olakunlehin July 12
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has authorised the coronation and presentation of the Staff of Office to Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ceremony is slated for July 12, 2024. This was made known…
APC criticises Makinde over cabinet reshuffle
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, approved a minor cabinet reshuffle. The minor cabinet shake-up was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. But the opposition All Progressives Congress in the…
Makinde approves Olakulehin’s appointment as new Olubadan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval is in accordance with the state’s extant laws and regulations regarding the ascension to royal thrones. According to…
Makinde lacks power to crown new Olubadan — Ladoja
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has spoken out against claims that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is deliberately delaying the coronation of a new Olubadan. Ladoja made his comments during an interview at his Ibadan residence on…
Alaafin: I have no anointed candidate, says Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has cleared his name of any involvement in the delayed selection and appointment of the Alaafin of Oyo, stating that he has no anointed candidate for the revered stool. The governor made this clarification on…
PDP South-West Praises Governor Seyi Makinde
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West Zone has commended Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for the construction and inauguration of the 76.67km Iseyi-Fapote-Ogbomoso Alao Akala Road. PDP South-West Publicity Secretary, Chief Sanya Atofarati, expressed satisfaction with “the remarkable…
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Approves Immediate Recruitment of Healthcare Professionals
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate recruitment of doctors, nurses, consultants, and other healthcare professionals in the state. Akin Fagbemi, Chairman of the Hospitals Management Board, announced this decision following a meeting with the leadership of the…