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2023: Oyo North PDP declares support for Makinde
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo North Senatorial District, has declared its full support for the Governor Seyi Makinde/Barr. Bayo Lawal governorship ticket, noting that all its members would work together to ensure the Party’s victory in all elections in 2023. The party made this declaration in a communique […]
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Photostory: ‘’Jonathan is the most productive immediate past President Nigeria ever had’’ -Dino Melaye
At the one year remembrance of late businessman, Captain Hosa Okunbor, former lawmaker, Dino Melaye shared pictures of former president Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience. He described Jonathan as “the most productive immediate past President Nigeria ever had.”
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If Peter Obi wins and actually changes the country, better for all of us – Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti called Peter Obi’s supporters and the ‘Obedient’ movement Zombie Femi Kuti has come out to say his words were taken out of context, and he added that what he meant was he’s too angry at his age to be ‘obedient’ and he does not like the ‘term’. He further stated that “if Peter […]
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Oyo-Gov. Makinde Begins Vacation, Transmits Power To Deputy Gov
Deputy Governor, Oyo state, Oyo State Government, Seyi Makinde After spending more than three years working as the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, will be going on a three-week vacation from Thursday, August 11 to September 2, 2022. While he is away, his deputy, Bayo Lawal, will be serving as the acting governor. It […]
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Fayemi approves dissolution of boards.
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has approved the dissolution of boards and commissions in the state with effect from August 31. This, however, does not include statutory commissions spelt out in Section 197 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended. Dr, Fayemi also approved the stoppage of the services […]
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome suspends his nephew, Pastor Daysman, and puts him under ‘spiritual rehabilitation’ for reportedly supporting Tinubu
The founder Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has suspended his nephew, Daysman Oyakhilome Whoghiren, from all church activities over gross misconducts including his affiliation with the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Pastor Chris announced this decision during a communion service on Sunday, August 7, and stated that his nephew has been removed […]
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Makinde commissions renovated General Hospital, Tede
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has commissioned the newly-rehabilitated and equipped General Hospital, Tede, amid a commitment to enrol 1,250 residents of the town and its surrounding communities into the Oyo State Health Insurance Scheme for the next one year. Makinde, who commissioned the facility first built as a cottage hospital in the late […]
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Makinde pays condolence visit to Aseyin’s family, promises state burial
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau, stating that the late monarch loved and worked for Iseyin’s development with all his might.Governor Makinde, who stated this at the Aseyin’s Palace, where he was received by Iseyin Chiefs, family […]
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2023:PDP Southwest Youth Colloquium* : University Don,Youth Leaders Urge Youths To Play Active Roles In politics
A University Don, Dr Saheed Adetunbi, and some youth leaders have called on Nigerian youths to participate actively in politics in order to make positive changes Nigeria desires,adding that the future of the nation depends on them. The call was made on Thursday, during the Southwest Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Colloquium, organised by the […]
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Oyo govt, UNICEF launch open defecation free roadmap, WASH residents must maintain safe, clean, healthy environment, they say
The Government of Oyo State, in collaboration with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, launched the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Roadmap for the State, the Clean Nigeria Campaign and declared emergency in the Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) sector.The step was taken to bridge the access gap to toilet hygiene in the […]
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Ogbomoso stakeholders visit, congratulate Deputy Governor urge him to rally more support for Makinde
The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal, on Tuesday, assured political stakeholders from Ogbomoso zone of the state that the government of Oyo State will continue to run an all-inclusive government. The stakeholders, including appointees of Governor Seyi Makinde, local government chairmen and National Assembly candidates from Ogbomoso zone, paid a courtesy […]
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Oyo lawmaker buried As Makinde, Colleagues Pay Tributes Hon. Olusegun Popoola
Family,friends and political associates of late Oyo State House of Assembly lawmaker, Olusegun Popoola, as his remains were buried on Wednesday. Until his death on July 12 2022, he was a lawmaker representing Ibadan South-East II and was the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. Recall he died of kidney-related complications at […]
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Remain Committed to Your Duty, Be ICT-compliant, Makinde’s Spokesperson, Taiwo Adisa, Charges Oyo Information Officers
The Chief Press Secretary to Oyo State governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, has charged the information officers within the civil service to remain committed in discharge of their duties and move with the current trend in the Information, Communication and Technology ICT sector. Adisa, who gave this admonition on Tuesday during a one-day training on ‘Reporting […]
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Osun 2022: I’ll Expose You If You Derail, Davido’s Father Warns Gov-Elect
Dr. Deji Adeleke, Founder of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, has threatened to expose Senator Ademola Adeleke, governor-elect of the state, if he derails. Adeleke is known to be one of the biggest supporters of the incoming governor of Osun. Intrigues, twists, turns as Adeleke’s supporters await Nov 27 swearing in Osun: No going back […]
Read More90percent of our people are not on social media” – Atiku Abubakar says as he dismisses Peter Obi’s chances of beating him in the 2023 election
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), does not stand a chance against him in the 2023 general election. The former Vice President stated this during an interview on Arise TV this morning, July 23. He said the possibility of […]
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Continue to pray for peace, harmony in Oyo, Deputy Gov charges residents attends first Jumat Service as deputy gov
The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulroheem Adebayo Lawal, on Friday, called on the people of the state to continue to maintain peace and harmony, while continuously praying for the same in the state. Lawal said this while addressing newsmen shortly after attending a Jumat Prayer held at the Oja’ba Central Mosque, Ibadan, the Oyo […]
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Makinde meets LAUTECH stakeholders
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, late on Thursday, met with critical stakeholders of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, in a bid to address major issues affecting the institution. Those who attended the meeting, which took place at the Presidenrial Lodge of the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, include representatives of the Alumni body, […]
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Actress, Nkechi Blessing slams those criticizing celebrities for participating in politics
Controversial Movie Star, Nkechi Blessing has slammed those castigating her female colleagues for actively participating in politics. This follows the influx of celebrities into the political scene including the likes of Desmond Elliot, Banky W, and most recently, actresses, Tonto Dikeh, Funke Akindele and Caroline Danjuma. Tonto Dikeh is the running mate of the governorship […]
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After Removing Olaniyan, Oyo Assembly Approves Makinde Nomination Of Bayo Lawal As Deputy Governor
Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the nomination of the Chairman, Oyo State Housing Corporation, Adebayo Lawal as a replacement for Olaniyan Olaniyan, an Engineer from Igboho was removed from office on monday. The approval followed the nomination by Governor Seyi Makinde who sent the name to the lawmakers for consideration. The nomination was […]
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Osun 2022:BUHARI CONGRATULATES ADELEKE ON OSUN ELECTION VICTORY
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), following victory of the party in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Osun State. With the election over, the President expresses conviction that the people of Osun have expressed their will through the ballot, and the will of the people must always matter […]
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