Oyo
It’s better for anyone holding PDP down to quit, says Seyi Makinde
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not affect the party’s standing. Abubakar resigned from the PDP on July 14, saying the party has strayed from its founding ideals. The main opposition party has been enmeshed in crisis since the 2023 presidential election. […]
Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s €55m French Loan Request
Oyo State House of Assembly on Monday granted concurrent approval to a €55 million concessional loan facility requested by Governor Seyi Makinde. The move, according to the lawmakers, is expected to drastically transform Oyo State’s healthcare sector. The facility, sourced through the French Treasury, is designated for the execution of the Oyo State Healthcare Project […]
Oyo procures N7.7bn surveillance aircraft
The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the immediate procurement of two surveillance aircraft, valued at N7,763,360,000, to bolster security across the state. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, following the council’s meeting held on Tuesday. The statement explained that the two DA 42 MNG model […]
Just In: Makinde Renames Ibadan Poly After Olunloyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, in honour of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. The announcement was made in his brief remarks at the interdenominational commendation service for the late former governor held at the Obafemi Awolowo stadium, […]
Oyo Governor Makinde Proposes Single Six-Year Term for Nigerian President, Governors
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday advocated a single term of five or six years for elected political office holders across all levels of government in Nigeria, as against the current double term of four years each. The governor stated this on Friday when Muslim faithful including clerics, traditional rulers and political office holders […]
Makinde crowns Oba Owoade 46th Alaafin of Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, presented and installed Oba Abímbólá Akeem Owoade I, as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, at the Olivet Baptist High School. During the presentation of the new monarch, amidst tight security, the governor said, “On the 10th of January, 2025, I applied my signature for the recommendation of […]
Nursing College urges new students to apply for NELFUND loan
The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences has urged all fresh intakes to apply for the student loan from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Speaking with the new intakes at the college over the weekend, the Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, disclosed that the federal government, through NELFUND provided student loans. Owolabi said the loan […]
Oyo State Sharia Panel Begins Sitting As Governor Makinde Goes To Court To Challenge Legality
The Oyo State government has announced plans to legally challenge the establishment of a Sharia panel in Oyo town, declaring it unconstitutional. Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration insists that only the state or federal government has the authority to establish judicial bodies. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed the government’s stance in response […]
Oyo citizens will determine who succeeds me in 2027 – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the people of the state will determine who succeeds him in 2027. Makinde made this declaration via a statement issued on Saturday. The statement was made available to DAILY POST through the Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju. The governor maintained that […]
Makinde swears in 48 permanent secretaries
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sworn in 48 newly-appointed permanent secretaries in the state civil/public service, urging them to discharge their duties effectively and do their best for the state. The governor urged the new permanent secretaries to support his government to achieve its vision of sustainable development in the state. Makinde stated […]