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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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We’ll deploy more security strategies to keep Oyo safe, secure, Makinde vows-says govt ‘ll continue to prioritize welfare of Armed forces
Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, promised to deploy more security strategies to keep the state safe and secure in the new year. The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government ( SSG), Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, at the Armed Forces remembrance celebration, Church service, held at the St.Peter’s Church, Aremo, […]
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How Ayo Arise Committed A Political suicide ?
I have just driven through the Federal University, Oye – EkitiI saw many beautiful buildings which have added value of great immense to a once dreaded jungle inhabited by fauna and floraI saw thousands of students roaming and engaging in educational activitiesMost of these students are none native of Oye, nor Ekiti. People who were […]
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Hon. Hakeem Ademola Ige,Amb.Wale Ojo Lanre, Yomi Fash-Lanso,Dele Odule, Others Witness Opening Of SubKem Hotels And Suits In Ibadan
A multi- million naira hospitality and event center – SUBKEM Leading Hotel and Suites has been opened in Ibadan. Mr and Mrs Olasubomi Folakemi Fale has opened a delight five star hotel at New Garage, Ibadan. The hotel was commissioned on 7th, January 2022 with family and friends. The couple make it known that ‘Hospitality […]
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Don’t play politics with Olubadan chieftaincy, group warns Adeolu Akande
The Chairman of the National Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, has been warned not to play his attention-seeking politics with the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso I or the ongoing discussion over the emergence of a new Olubadan. A socio-political group based in Ibadan, Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), […]
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We ‘ll continue to attend to the needs of our fallen heroes, heroines – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, promised that his administration will continue to attend to the needs of all fallen heroes and heroines in the state, while taking care of the maimed soldiers, children, widows and their dependants. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, stated this at the […]
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Seyi Makinde commends peaceful reign of late Olubadan as dignitaries grace 3rd Day Fidau prayer
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, commended the peaceful reign of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, at the 3rd Day Special Interfaith and Prayer Service, held at the Popoyemoja palace of the […]
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Why the Olubadan-in-Council has declared that tradition would be followed in naming the next Olubadan of Ibadan, regardless of their elevation to obas.
A statement released at the end of a two-hour closed-door meeting held at the residence of Otun Olubadan, High Chief Lekan Balogun, on Monday, said members of the council would meet and announce the next Olubadan of Ibadan in line with tradition after the mourning of Oba Saliu Adetunji is over.However, the Osi Olubadan, High […]
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Another Cultural Icon Has Gone To Rest, Senator Balogun Mourns Olubadan
Senator Kola Balogun has described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso I, as a great cultural icon who will be missed by the people and lovers of Yoruba culture and tradition. The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District said this in his reaction to the passage of the traditional ruler who […]
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Ogunkojo emerges Oyo new Nigerian Legion Chair, gets new State Officials
…as govt charges them on collaborative efforts in tackling insecurity
Evangelist Julius Ogunkojo has emerged the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Oyo State command,Also, Alhaji Rasheed Oladokun as the Vice Chairman while Mr Adesope Obalowo is the Treasurer. Speaking at the swearing in ceremony of the new executive council after conducting a hitch-free election across the 33local government areas of the state,Commissioner for Women Affairs […]
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Oyo govt. vows to make life better for destitute, beggars, others
…promises to rid them off the streets
Oyo State Government has stated that plans are in top gear to rehabilitate all destitute, beggars and mentally ill persons evacuated from streets and give them a better life. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Kafilat Olayiwola, made the pledge on Friday, in Ibadan, during the evacuation exercise. According to Olayiwola, […]
Read MoreMAKE GOVERNING BUSINESS YOUR BUSINESS, MUSBAU IMPLORES PEOPLE.
Oyo state’s Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musbau Babatunde, has implored people to make business of governance their business. Musbau made the appeal while giving his opening remarks during the public presentation of citizens accounability report on implementation of Oyo state’s 2020 budget, held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. The Oyo […]
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Seyi Makinde, Santa Claus and the joy of Christmas
It’s Christmas! Renditions of “Feliz navidad” and a plethora of other Christmas songs at carol cantatas would now cease. Shouts of joy and merriment will replace carol songs, for Christmas brings glad tidings in all parts of the world. Along with Christmas comes Santa Claus, the legend from the North Pole, who comes bearing goodies […]
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Seyi Makinde signs 2022 budget, House of Assembly Financial Autonomy Bill into Law promises 70-75 per cent budget performance
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, signed the 2022 budget of N294.7billion and the Bill on Financial Autonomy for the House of Assembly into law, stating that the budget represents the wishes of the people of the state. He maintained that the government will target 70 to 75 per cent performance for the 2022 […]
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