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Makinde, wife cast votes in Ibadan
…democracy has come to stay in Nigeria, says gov
Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde and his wife, Tamunominini, on Saturday, joined millions of Nigerians voters to cast their ballots at the ongoing presidential and National Assembly elections. While the governor voted at Ward 11, Unit 01, Abayomi Iwo-road in Ibadan North East Local Government, his wife, Tamunominini, voted at Unit 08 Army, Barracks, Iwo […]
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Makinde closes campaign, thanks Oyo State residents
The Director-General of the Governor ‘Seyi Makinde Campaign Organisation, Hon. Bayo Lawal, has expressed his gratitude to the good people of Oyo State, who trooped put in large numbers to welcome the governor’s campaign trail in the different stops across the 33 local governments of the state.Lawal, in a statement on Thursday, said that Governor […]
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Presidential/NASS Election: Makinde declares half day on Friday
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared Friday, February 24 as half-working day, to allow public and civil servants who may need to travel to perform their civic responsibilities in the Presidential/National Assembly Election, holding on Saturday, February 25. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the […]
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2023 general election: We must take back Nigeria, put it on path of righteousness- Makinde
…says I’ll continue to promote development in Oyo Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on residents of the state to use the opportunity of the 2023 general election to “take back Nigeria and place it on the path of righteousness.The governor reiterated that the February 25 presidential election will be an election like no […]
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Politics:Makinde Bags Vanguard’s Governor Of The Year Award
…says award will spur me to do more Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, was on Friday, in Lagos, conferred with the award of Governor of the Year, 2022 by Vanguard Media Limited. Vanguard’s General Manager, Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, and a team of Editors had earlier in January visited the Government House Agodi, Ibadan, where they […]
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Makinde bags Vanguards Govenor of the Year Award
…says award will spur me to do more Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde was on Friday, in Lagos conferred with the Governor of the Year, 2022 award by Vanguard Media Limited. Vanguard’s General Manager, Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, and a team of Editors had earlier in January visited the Government House Agodi, Ibadan where they intimated […]
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Campaign: Akinyele LG’ll soon be richest council in Oyo- Makinde
Oyo State governor,’Seyi Makinde, on Monday, declared that the next five years will bring about a huge transformation in the fortunes of Akinyele Local Government Area in the state. The governor declared that his claim would come to pass because of the various landmark projects and infrastructure being put up in the area. The governor, […]
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2023:Makinde’ll Tell Who To Vote For On Presidential Election, Wike Tells Oyo PDP, Electorate
The G5 governors under the aegis of the Integrity Group, are likely to announce their choice of presidential candidate in Ibadan in the forthcoming general election, the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Oyo State will be told who to vote for in the presidential […]
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We’ll always promote independence of the Judiciary, Makinde says
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that his administration will continue to promote the independence of the Judiciary in the State. The governor maintained that his administration has created the enabling environment for the judicial arm of government to carry out its constitutional responsibilities, because it recognised that it is the bastion of […]
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Why I deserve second term in office- Makinde
says Oyo’ll have sustainable devt if I am re-electe Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration has been able to deliver accelerated development to the state in the last three and a half years, adding that his performance justifies his re-election bid. The governor stated this on Saturday, during a live interview […]
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IN THREE YEARS, MAKINDE HAS TURNED EDUCATION AROUND IN OYO-COMMISSIONER
SAYS GOVT SUPPLIED OVER 26,000 FURNITURE TO SCHOOL The Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Barrister Abdulraheem Abiodun Abdulrahman, has declared that the administration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has turned the fortunes of the Education sector around in a little over three years. The Commissioner, who stated this while providing updates on the scorecard of his […]
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Makinde felicitates Muslims on Maolud Nabiy Celebration
…urges them to emulate the Holy Prophet, live in peace Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Muslim faithful on the occasion of this year’s El-Maolud Nabiyy, marking the birthday of Holy Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon Him). The governor urged Muslim faithful to continue to emulate the Holy Prophet by living in peace with […]
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2023: Makinde opens two-day training for candidates
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, declared open a two-day workshop for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) standard-bearers in the National Assembly and state House of Assembly seats as well as members of the Governorship Campaign Council in the state. The workshop had in attendance the three senatorial candidates of the party, 14 House of […]
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Makinde commiserates with Akeredolu over mother’s death
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to his Ondo State counterpart and chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, over the death of his mother, Mrs. Grace Akeredolu. Governor Makinde, who condoled with the governor of Ondo State and his family, prayed to God to grant repose to the soul […]
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Ex-VP has capacity to unite Nigeria-Makinde
South West leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) resolved on Wednesday to back the presidential aspiration of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his running mate in the 2023 election, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, declaring however that the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu must resign. Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, who spoke […]
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Makinde appoints Onijo as Oke Ogun Polytechnic’s governing council chair
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed Barr. Lateef Sarafadeen Abiola, as the chairman of the Governing Council of The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki.The appointment, according to a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, takes effect from September 13, 2022.A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the […]
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Makinde, Fayose, others meet in Ibadan
GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, yesterday, kept leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, guessing over his next move following a vote of confidence passed on the Senator Iyorchia Ayu-led National Working Committee. Wike and those sympathetic to his cause had demanded Ayu’s resignation as a precondition for peace. But indications emerged, yesterday, that […]
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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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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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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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