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We’ll continue to prioritise things that make judiciary better- Makinde

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that his administration will continue to prioritise developments that can strengthen the judicial arm of government.He equally promised to continue to provide facilities and avenues to make the work of the judiciary easier in the state. The governor stated this at the Oyo State High Court, Ring […]

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Politics

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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Politics

Why we’re supporting expansion of Ibadan Airport- Makinde

……says facility important to state’s economyOyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, reiterated that his administration would continue to support efforts to expand the Ibadan Airport, as according to him, the facility is critical to the state’s economy. The governor, while speaking at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Airport, highlighted some of the efforts […]

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Politics

Oyo LGs get N12.7bn Federal Allocation in 3months, Makinde Releases only N330million -APC Group Alleges

The accruals from the Federation Account to the 33 Local Governments in Oyo State amounted to N12.7billion in three months but only N330million was said to have been released by the State Government to the ‘traumatised’ Local councils. The opposition elements alleged on Thursday in Ibadan that the said amount is generating ripples amongst the […]

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Politics

How I Will Make Things Work If I Become Oyo Governor – Folarin

The All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Teslim Folarin on Wednesday revealed some steps he would take if he become the governor of the state. He said would not be a governor going to Abuja running after monthly allocation from the Federal government but rather rely on agriculture which according to him, […]

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Politics

Oyo 2023: FOLARIN ANNOUNCES DR DAVID OKUNLOLA AS RUNNING MATE

Senator Teslim Folarin, gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced Dr. David Femi Okunlola, an agricultural development expert, as his running mate for the 2023 general elections. Dr David Femi OKUNLOLA, a cerebral of academic repute is a native of Saki, Oke Ogun part of Oyo State Folarin in a statement on […]

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Academic Academy

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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Politics

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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General

Oyo Govt Declares Zero Tolerance To Land Grabbing

Oyo State Government on Monday, declared zero tolerance to land grabbing in the state, saying that total enforcement of State’s land grabbing laws not negotiable . Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed this while featuring on a live radio program in Ibadan . Olayiwola explained that the task force committee […]

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Politics

We will make Oyo solid minerals capital of Nigeria, says Makinde

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration is set to make Iseyin, located in the Northern part of the State the solid minerals development capital of Nigeria. Governor Makinde, who stated this at the 41 Days Fidau Prayers for the late Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr. Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau, Ajinese Ologunebi I, […]

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Politics

2023 Budget will speak the voices of the People – Oyo SSG

The Secretary to the Oyo state government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, on Monday, declared that the year 2023 budget will speak the voices of the people in the State. She stated this while addressing the people at the Stakeholders Consultative Engagement Meeting on Year 2023 Budget for Oyo State held at Akinyele Local Government Secretariat, Moniya. […]

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Politics

We’ll sensitisize our people on Electoral Act – Oyo Deputy Gov

as Senate Committee commends Makinde for massive projects in Oyo The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal, on Wednesday, declared that the state government will adequately sensitise the people of the state on the positions and gains of the amended Electoral Act 2010.Lawal stated this while receiving the Senate Committee on Electoral […]

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Politics

Politics:No One Should Take Adelabu Serious In Oyo State, He His Full Of Lies Makinde’s Aide Says.

There is one guy that writes what he called politics 101 on Oyo Politics. I think he needs to enrol in his class Penkelemesi Adebayo Adelabu. For those who don’t know the meaning of Penkelemesi, let them read Wole Soyinka’s Ibadan: The Penkelemesi years. The word is a Yoruba coinage from English word, peculiar mess. […]

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Politics

Continue your good works beyond 2023, Oyo Obas tell Makinde

The second term bid of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State received a massive boost on Friday, as the Council of Obas in the state declared its support for the governor, stating that the good works being done by the administration across the state should continue beyond 2023.The royal fathers, who converged on the House […]

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Politics

Oyo govt to commence immediate rehabilitation of bad roads within Ibadan metropolis

we won’t relent in fixing all bad roads -Ag Gov pledges Oyo State Acting Governor, Bar Bayo Lawal, said on Monday, that the state will commence immediate rehabilitation of bad roads and also fix all portholes within Ibadan metropolis. The Acting Governor, who stated this when he embarked on an inspection of some bad roads […]

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Politics

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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Environment

Waste Management: Oyo State Government Bars PSPs from Door-to-Door/Commercial Waste Evacuation

To begin rehabilitation of feeder roads. The Oyo State Government has barred all former Private Sector Participants (PSPs) from engaging in any form of refuse evacuation in the state. This directive was issued by His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde in his newsletter dated July 28, 2022. Speaking on the new waste management architecture in Oyo […]

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NEWS Politics

Court Dismisses Oyo Deputy Governor’s Suit Challenging Impeachment Process

Justice Ladiran Akintola of an Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan has dismissed the suit filed by the Deputy Governor of the state, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan to stop the state House of Assembly from removing him from office. As he has appealed the judgement dismissing his suit against the plan of the Oyo State […]

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Death Politics

Oyo Lawmaker Olusegun Popoola Dies On Early Hour Of Wednesday Morning

 Oyo state lawmaker representing Ibadan South East 2, in the Oyo state House of Assembly, Ademola Olusegun Popoola is dead. He died at 46, at the University College Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. Oyo Lawmaker Olusegun Popoola Is DeadThe lawmaker recently won a return ticket to fly the PDP’s […]

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Security

Oyo State Police Command Assured Maximum Security Ahead Of Sallah Celebration

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mr Adebowale Williams has assured a comprehensive and detailed security provisions during and after Eid-el-kabir festival. The police public relations officer, Mr Adewale Osifeso for the Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebowale Williams. The Commissioner states that constructive leadership has been emplaced to ensure the sustainability of the relative […]

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