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Oyo NUJ Commiserates with Seyi Makinde, Over Olubadan,Akala, Asigangan, Others Deaths
NUJ noted that there were reports of day light robberies in UI,Agbowo, Sango and The Polytechnic Ibadan areas of the state in recent time In a communique of the Congress held on Wednesday, 19th of January 2022 at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadanthe union commended Governor Oluseyi Makinde for providing street lights that illuminate […]
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Ebora Owu Decorates Son, Adeboye With Brigadier General Rank.
Adeboye, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been decorated with a new rank of Brigadier General. The Nigerian Army in December 2021 announced the promotion of some senior officers in recognition of their service to the nation. A total of 41 brigadier generals were promoted to the rank of major general, while 76 colonels […]
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Sports Minister Salutes Super Eagles’ Consistent And Impressive Performance
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has commended the Super Eagles over what he described as their consistent output and impressive victory over Guinea Bissau in the last match of the group stage. The Minister stated that the Eagles have posted commendable performances, exhibiting consistency in their run of play from the […]
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We ‘ll continue to use Oyo’s resources for good of all residents- Makinde
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, said that his administration will continue to use the state’s commonwealth for the good of the people in all the nooks and crannies of the state. The governor, who stated this while receiving hundreds of members of the Iseyin Development Union, led by His Royal Majesty, the […]
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Oyo govt allays fears over reported case set up surveillance system across LGs in the state
The Oyo State government, on Monday, called on all residents of the state to remain calm over the reported cases of the Lassa Fever in Iwajowa Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bode Ladipo, made this known in a statement issued by the ministry and made available to journalists in […]
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Makinde tells Clerics- Says People Of Faith Must Participate In Politics.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, said that prayers and support of clerics and men of God have kept his administration going so far. The governor, who was speaking at the Thanksgiving Service of the Living Spring Chapel International, Dominion City, Aduloju, Iwo Road/Ojoo Expressway, Ibadan, said that his government remains grateful to the […]
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Personal Things You Don’t Know About Adebayo Alao-Akala.
Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala was once the Governor of Oyo State and a candidate of the ADP in 2019 Governorship election in Oyo State. He was a police officer in served in various capacities before he retired from the Nigeria Police as the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Logistics and Supply, Oyo State […]
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Why Tinubu Must Never Be Nigeria’s President
So I was at the Alausa Governor’s Office in Lagos. Accessing the governor was like seeking needle in a haystack. His Press Secretary sent words up that an irritant interloper had come to ferret response to a newsmagazine’s damming expose on the governor. After hours of waiting, a commissioner (names withheld) sauntered in and met […]
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Jagaban Pays Condolence Visit To Makinde Over The Demise Of Olubadan, Soun and Akala-Says Makinde Has Demonstrated Good Character In Governance.
Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday, paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, over the demise of two prominent traditional rulers and a former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao- Akala. While speaking at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, Tinubu said that the departed […]
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We Have resolved All Disagreement – Ladoja, Affirms Lekan Balogun As Next Olubadan
The Osi High Chief Of Ibadanland,Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has said that all misunderstanding surrounding the Chieftaincy and Enthronement of the next Olubadan of Ibadanland have been resolved. The high chief said this while briefing the newsmen on the outcome of a closed door meeting with the members of Olubadan in council had with the […]
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We won’t allow the labour of our fallen heroes go in vain, Makinde assures.
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, reiterated his administration’s determination to ensure the toils of the nation’s fallen heroes don’t go in vain. The governor, who was speaking at the grand finale of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, promised to keep encouraging and […]
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Oyo Govt vows to deal with insecurity in UI, surrounding communities.
Govt addressing security challenges in UI neighbouring areas, says Makinde’s aideFollowing a recent spate of robberies and criminalities in off-campus communities largely inhabited by students of the University of Ibadan, the Oyo State Government has vowed to leave no stone unturned in putting an end to the menace. Special Assistant to the Governor on Students […]
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Ekiti PDP Ward Congress: Bose Adedibu Sues For Peace
The Peoples’Democratic Party, South West Women Leader, Alhaja Bose Adedibu has called on members of the party in Ekiti State to embrace peace, calmness, show love and be in the spirit of sportsmanship during the PDP Ward Congress slated for tomorrow Saturday 15 January 2022. Alhaja Adedibu who made this known through a press release […]
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Between Tinubu and Buhari’s Favoured Successor.
The market for 2023 politics has been declared opened by the son of Abibatu Mogaji who is also the ceremonial national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT). The Asiwaju of Lagos State had visited the president to intimate him of his intention to vie for the number one […]
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Oyo has lost its most experienced politician in Alao-Akala – Makinde pays condolence visit to family
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, saying that the state has lost, “perhaps its most experienced politician” in the former governor. Governor Makinde, while addressing the widows, family and political associates of the late former governor, […]
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Alao-Akala, Made Me What I Am Today- Yinka Ayefele
Gospel musician and founder, Fresh FM Nigeria, Dr Yinka Ayefele MON has described the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, as a big personal loss to him and his family. In a statement personally signed by him and made available to newsmen, Ayefele said Alao-Akala was one of his destiny […]
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Makinde terminates state event over Alao-Akala’s death commiserates with former gov’s family, associates
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, abruptly ended the 2022 Inter-faith Prayer Service organised by the Oyo State Civil Service, following the receipt of the news of the death of a former Governor of the State, Chief Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala. Makinde, who called for a minute silence for the former Governor, who also […]
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Akala’s Death, a Huge Loss to Our State”, Says HoR Member, Akande-Sadipe
The House of Representatives member representing Oluyole Federal constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has described the death of former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, as a huge loss, not just to Oyo APC, but to the Oyo State as a whole. Akande-Sadipe said this in a statement issued by her Media Aide, Olamilekan Olusada in Ibadan on Wednesday. According […]
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Breaking: Alao-Akala reportedly died.
A former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, has been reported dead in the early hours of Wednesday in Igbomoso. Akala, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was a former governor of the state, between 2007 and 2011. He was also a deputy governor under former governor, Rashidi Ladoja between 2003 and […]
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Gov.Makinde Pays Condolence Visit To Soun’s Family, Says Late Ogbomoso Monarch Will Get State Burial
oyo state governor, ‘seyi makinde on monday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late soun of ogbomosoland, oba jimoh oyewumi ajagungbade iii, where he announced that the departed monarch will get a state burial. the governor, while addressing the family, high chiefs and members of ogbomoso community at the palace of the […]
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