Oyo State
I Am From Oyo State In Nigeria – Multiple Grammy Awards Winner, Angelique Kidjo
The multiple Grammy Awards winner said in a radio interview on Smooth FM in Lagos state that she is originally from Iseyin, a town in Oyo State, Nigeria, according to what her mother told her. Born in Ouidah, Benin Republic, the 61-year-old veteran singer added that she has a lot of relatives in Nigeria even […]
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Oyo Govt Partners Diaspora Grassroots Support Initiative On Free Medical Screening
Oyo State Government has partnered with a Diaspora Grassroots Support Initiative, based in USA, Royal Wellness International, Mercy SAID NO, Precious Sight Foundation and Optimum Health& Empowerment Foundation on free health medical screening to all and sundry within the Ibadan metropolis. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Taiwo Ladipo, while speaking at the event, held at […]
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Makinde to sue online media outfit for indictment of state govt, Ibadan-based private radio owner, Hamzat over false publication of inflation of exercise books contract
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has shown his readiness to sue an online media platform, SaharaReporters for the false publication on exercise book contract, which also indicted the owner of an Ibadan-based radio owner, Mr. Oriyomi Hamzat of Agidigbo FM of inflating the contract to supply exercise books to the state for distribution to […]
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SDG donates 100 Hospital Beds, other equipment to Oyo Govt,commends Makinde on policies, programmes.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), on Monday, donated 100 hospital beds and other equipment to aid healthcare delivery in Oyo State. While presenting the items received from the SDGs Office in the Presidency, Abuja, to the Oyo State Ministry of Health, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Sustainable Development Goals, Hon. Kunle […]
Read MoreOyo govt set to hand over GCI to Old Boys Association
The Oyo State Government is set to hand over the Government College Ibadan to the Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) for management, operation, and development. The state government made this disclosure following the signing of an agreement between the government and the Incorporated Trustees of the GCIOBA, noting that the handover followed the […]
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2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week: We’ve put our traditional system back on track – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Sunday that his administration has been able to put Ibadan’s traditional system back on track. The governor, while speaking at the Church Service marking the beginning of the 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week’ held at the St. Peters Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan, said that if his administration did […]
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Oyo Govt. Seals Premier Hotel, Event Centre, Over 80 Shops for Violation of Sanitation Laws
The Oyo State Government has sealed the indigenous premier Hotel situated at Mokola hill and an event centre located at Eleyele, for violating the environmental sanitation laws of the state. The Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Abiodun Oni who led the enforcement team alongside the Coordinating Director of the […]
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I’m Out To Become President Of Nigeria
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he is ready to fight dirty in his determination to become the next President of Nigeria. Tinubu, who recently came under attack from his erstwhile trusted political disciple and Minister of Interior , Rauf Aregbesola, said this on Sunday evening when he […]
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We Will Immortalise Alao-Akala, Makinde Says.
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, hailed the late former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala as a great man, who recognised and lived his life in accordance with the Biblical teaching that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun. Makinde, who declared that the state government would immortalise the late […]
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We ‘ll never forget Alao-Akala’s Contributions To The Development Of Oyo- Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, eulogised the late former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala for what he described as his immense contributions to the development of Oyo State. Makinde, spoke through his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, during the Lying-in-State Ceremony held in honour of the former governor by the State Government, […]
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In Ibadan: One Killed, Many Injured As Thugs Attack Igboho’s Residence.
One person was feared killed and many confirmed injured on Saturday when armed thugs attacked the Soka residence of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Igboho’s lead lawyer, Yomi Aliyyu (SAN), confirmed the attack in a telephone chat with newsmen on Saturday. According to Aliyyu, the armed thugs stormed […]
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Makinde Presents Ex-Gov Olunloyo With Lexus Jeep
You are doing well, says Olunloyo Makinde, who was accompanied by a number of government officials, held a closed door meeting with Olunloyo who was Governor between October 1, 1983 to December 31 of the same year. Governor Makinde only said: “Your Excellency, let me present you with this gift,” pointing to the army green […]
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Makinde To Announce New Olubadan Of Ibadanland on Monday As The State Pays Final Respect To Oba Adetunji.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, promised to name the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on Monday. Governor Makinde stated this while speaking at the final burial rites for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, who died on January 2, 2022.The event was held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
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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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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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Oyo Govt Goes In Search Of Straying Destitute, Beggars, Returns Over 400 To Resettlement Centre
The government of Oyo State, on Wednesday, again evacuated over 400 beggars and destitute within Ibadan metropolis. It equally declared its plans to provide another resettlement centre for the beggars and destitutes in the capital city. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Kafilat Olayiwola, stated this when she led the raiding […]
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