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Makinde,Charged Nigerians To Choose Wisely In 2023
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, charged Nigerians to choose wisely in 2023 by electing people that have the energy to serve the country. The governor gave the charge at the 65th birthday anniversary and thanksgiving service, as well as launching of a ministry by the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), […]
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Kano Revokes Operational Licence of All Private Schools
The Kano State Government, on Monday, revoked the Certificates of Operations of all private schools in the state. The government has asked all the schools to come for revalidation of their certificates. The measure was coming on the heels of the killing of a 5-year-old girl, Hanifa Abubakar, by her teacher and the proprietor of […]
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I Am Happy I Fulfilled Soun’s Wish Before He Departed – Makinde
Soun’s reign was 48 years of progress to Ogbomoso, says Osinbajo Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Sunday that he was happy he fulfilled the singular wish of the late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, to ensure the sole ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), before the monarch […]
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WE Will Flag Off Iseyin-Ogbomoso Road In Ten Days- Makinde
Oyo State Governor,’ Seyi Makinde, has promised that his administration will flag off the Ogbomoso -Iseyin Road in ten days. The governor, while speaking at the final burial ceremony of the 20th Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, held at the Aafin Ogbomoso, Oja-Igbo, Ogbomoso, said that be would […]
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Makinde, others Receive Lagos4Lagos Convener, APC Members into Party.
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu; Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde; former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and five other governors on the platform of the party, on Friday, received the convener of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran aka […]
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Makinde mourns 3SC’s General Manager
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, described the death of the General Manager of the Shooting Stars Supporters’ Club (3SC), Mr. Rasheed Balogun, as sad and shocking. He prayed for the repose of the soul of the football chief, who described as hard working and committed, noting that his death will leave a huge […]
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Bola Ahmed Clarifies Statement, Says ‘Expire’ Mistakenly Used
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos State and APC Presidential Hopeful granted audience to a delegation of women from Lagos and across the country attending the All Progressives Congress Women Conference. While charging the women to check the status of their voting cards and mobilise supporters to vote, he mistakenly used the […]
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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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