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Gov. Makinde Is Doing Well, Deserves Second Term – KAMJAT
The Giwa Adini of Oyo State, Alhaji Kamorudeen Atanda (KAMJAT) has commended the present administration achievements in Security, Education and Health Sector, just as he endorsed him for second term. KAMJAT stated this while addressing journalists at KAMJAT House, Gbagi, Ibadan, the State Capital. He urged Governor Seyi Makinde to work more on Agriculture in […]
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JOHN KAYODE FAYEMI Ph.D MUST NOT RUN-
By Adetunji Orisalade Oh Yes, I maintain it. And one million tjimes over after sleeping and waking up, I would say the same thing. And before you crucify me or make some sort of condemnations as our people are loathe to do, you could simply have asked me: Why this stance? The Reasons for this […]
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Makinde Inaugurates Road Safety Advisory Council To Minimise Road Accidents .
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Oyo State Road Safety Advisory Council (SoRSAC) to prevent and minimise cases of accidents on highways in the state. The governor, while inaugurating the 10-man Council, at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, promised to replicate the same in all local government areas of the […]
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Atiku Abubakar And The Sexual History Of The Nigerian Presidency
In early 2014, the Zimbabwean public sphere literally caught fire. Rumours that the country’s former Prime Minister and the presidential candidate of the Movement for Democratic Change, (MDC) Morgan Tsvangirai, had suffered “a nasty blow from below,” euphemism for zero virility, spread like bushfire. At about the same time, the virility-restoring prowess of Emmanuel Makandiwa, […]
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Hijab: Oyo Govt Didn’t Alter Policy On Freedom Of Religion
The Oyo State government, on Saturday, declared that it has not altered its policy on freedom of religion, urging residents of the state to discountenance recent attempts to misinterpret a statement from the office of the Special Assistant on Islamic Affairs on the wearing of Hijabs. It added that the government of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde […]
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GEJ, THE FACE OF NATIONAL UNITY: Why APC Can’t Muff The Chance of Returning Him to Power | Isiaka Kehinde
I watched with keen interest the no-holds-bared interview of the former President Ibrahim Banbagida, with Ngozi Akaegbu of the Arise News recently, it strikes the right chord in me. When the former Head of State was probed on the leader Nigeria deserves in 2023, he was quick to hold the bull by its horns. A […]
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We’ll End Banditry, kidnapping In Our Boundary Communities- Oyo gov.
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde has vowed to Dapo work hand in hand with his Ogun State counterpart to end banditry and kidnapping in boundaries shared by the two states, as the two states held an inaugural joint security meeting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.The two governors, who first spoke while flagging off […]
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As Leaders, We Must Give The Best To Our People At All Times-Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, declared that residents of the state and Nigerians deserve only the best.He charged politicians, who were always in the habit of reserving the best for only themselves and their family members, to have a change of heart. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. […]
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World Hijab Day: Oyo Govt Reiterates Commitment To Freedom of Religion
The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state, especially the female adherents, on the 2022 World Hijab Day with a further assurance that the present administration in the state will not trample on the religious rights of anyone. Governor Makinde stated this in a statement issued by his Special […]
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Alao-Akala, Funeral Date Announced By Family
The family of the former Oyo state governor Otunla Adebayo Alao Akala has declared a week long affairs as activities marking the death of the former governor who died on January 12 2022 The remains of the ex governor who died at the age of 71, will be buried on Friday February 18, 2022 in […]
Read MorePolitical Leaders Take Part At 3 Days Prayer Of Angela Folarin
Politicians across political lines on Sunday shelved their political differences to honor the late wife of the senator representing Oyo central senatorial district, Angela Folarin. Governor Seyi Makinde’s representatives, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), Senator Jide Omoworare, former speaker and serving minority leader of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Asimiyu Alarape; Dr. Olusola […]
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General Abubakar, Was MKO’s Death Really Natural?
Trinidad and Tobago-born British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English, Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul, commonly known as V.S. Naipaul, would seem to have Nigeria and the facts of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola’s death in military detention in mind when he wrote his famous novel, ‘Half of Life’. Renowned for and […]
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Fayose Seeks Makinde’s Support To Win Ekiti Governorship
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday urged Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to step up support for the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State to enhance its chances of winning the June 18 governorship election. Ayodele Fayose, who lauded Makinde for the level-playing field and positive disposition to Wednesday’s Ekiti PDP governorship […]
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Makinde Commiserate With Folarin Over Wife’s Death
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has condoled with the Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Oloye Teslim Folarin, on the death his wife, Barr. Angela Nwaka Folarin, describing it as a sad loss. The governor, who described the late laywer as an exemplar and a proof that women, indeed, play huge roles in the success […]
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ADC Members Visit Makinde, Laud Gov For Fulfilling Promises.
Hundreds of African Democratic Congress (ADC) members on Friday, thronged the Oyo State Government Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, to pay a thank-you visit to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde over the fulfillment of the agreement made to the party during the last general election. They promised to continue to support the government, noting that the party will pay […]
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BreakingNews: Senator Teslim Folarin of Oyo Central Senatorial District, has lost his wife, Mrs Angela Folarin.
This was made known to us in a statement by his Special Adviser. The statement reads: “The wife of Oyo Central Senator, Barrister Angela Nwaka has passed on. “With total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we announce the death of our wife, mother and sister, Chief (Barr.) Angela Nwaka Folarin. “The wife of […]
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God Never Condemned Polygamy- Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has shared his opinion on the controversial topic of Christianity and polygamy. He posted on his IG in response to a follower who asked if polygamy is a sin, and if it’s the solution to infidelity in marriages. The activist respond that there is no place in the bible where God condemns polygamy, […]
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Adamawa Governor, Fintiri Commissions 9.7km Saki Township/Ilesha Ibaruba Road.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, was on Thursday, joined by his Adamawa State counterpart, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to commission the dualised 9.7kilometres Oke-Ogun Poly-Saki Township/Ilesha Ibaruba Road. Governor Fintiri, who was the special guest of honour at the event, commended Makinde for delivering such a massive road project, among many others, despite economic challenges in […]
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Presidency: South Deserves It By Dare Adeleke
It is high time we told ourselves some honest truths. There is no other crucial time as now to be very frank about our existence as a nation and the anomalies along the way on our bumpy journey of nationhood. It is a fact that 10 out of 16 leaders of Nigeria till date are […]
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Makinde receives panel report, assures on quick implementation directs Oyo CP to submit details of Police victims .
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, received the report of the Oyo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry into police brutality and other related matters, that was set up by the state in the aftermath of the #ENDSARS protests that rocked the country late in 2020. The governor, who received the report from the Chairman […]
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