Some political actors and candidates in Oyo State have expressed divergent views on the recent postponement of the governorship and house of assembly elections in the country. The actors and candidates made their submissions in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Sunday. NAN...
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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday rained Naira rewards on members of the state contingents to the 2022 National Sports Festival tagged: “Delta 2022”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyo State came fourth on the medals table after winning 50 gold medals, 51 silver...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has deployed Omituntun buses free to ease movement of residents of the state following the twin crisis of new naira-notes and fuel scarcity. This is contained in a statement by Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – Oyi State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has suspended his campaign activities until further notice over the lingering fuel scarcity and new naira-note crisis in the state. Governor Makinde, announced the suspension of his campaign activities at the flag off of the Omi-Adio-Ido Road on Friday....
Some aggrieved residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Friday trooped to major roads protesting over the hardship imposed on them by the new naira-notes and persistent fuel scarcity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protesters, in their hundreds, blocked the Iwo Road Interchange, frontage of...
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, says his government will make the South-West region industrial hub of the country, if elected as the nation’s President in the forthcoming general elections. Atiku made the promise while addressing PDP supporters on Thursday at the popular...
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday pleaded with the state residents to cast their votes for him in the forthcoming governorship election to enable his administration to complete the good work. Makinde made the plea at the flagging off ceremony of campaign for his re-election on the...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governo, Samuel Ortom says the G5 Governors are committed members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and are working round the clock to ensure that the party wins all elections in their respective states. Governor Ortom stated this on Thursday, in Ibadan,...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde says his administration has demonstrated unflinching commitment to serving the people of the state. Governor Makinde stated this in a New Year message issued in Ibadan on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa. He expressed gratitude...
Chief Ademola Ojo, Deputy Chief of Staff to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says he left the crisis-ridden All Progressives Congress (APC) about four months ago to support the developmental programme of the state government. Ojo made the clarification in a statement he personally signed on Monday in...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has pledged that his administration will continue to do everything possible to improve the standard of education in the state. Governor Makinde made the pledge while speaking at the 2022 Christmas Carol Service held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Wednesday, made a u-turn and apologized to Nigerians over his perceived ‘anti-fulani’ comments. Recall that two days ago, the Benue State governor, had said that he would not support a Fulani man to become President when his people...
…As Wike, Ugwuanyi, Ikpeazu, Makinde extol Ortom’s leadership By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State on Monday flagged-off its campaigns for the 2023 general elections in the state. Benue State Governor and leader of the party in the state, Samuel Ortom led his...
The manager of Tanzania Team, Ahmed Maroko, says his boys lost by 2-0 in the second leg of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match due to their inability to read the game. Maroko, in a post-match interview with newsmen, said that his team could not accurately read...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde says his administration is targeting tourism as a major plank of its economic expansion agenda. Makinde made this known on Saturday at Igbo-Ora, during the annual World Twins Festival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival was organised by the Igbo-Ora...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command, has warned motorists and the public against demonising Ember Months as blood sucking and tears period. The state Sector Commander, Joshua Adekanye, gave the warning on Thursday at the flag-off of Ember Months Campaign in Ibadan. The News Agency of...
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, says the outcome of the 2023 general elections will be based on competence, capacity and character. Addressing newsmen in Ibadan on Thursday after a meeting with Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Obi said the 2023 elections would not...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has responded to Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for the chairman of the party, Iyorchia Ayu to resign. Speaking at South-West PDP stakeholders meeting on Wednesday, Atiku said Ayu can’t be asked to resign unless the party’s constitution is amended. He said; “I...
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the nomination of Bayo Lawal as the state’s Deputy Governor. Lawmakers in the state gave the approval on Monday afternoon after impeaching Rauf Olaniyan as the state’s Deputy Governor. Olaniyan was impeached by the lawmakers over allegations of misconduct. The decision...
The emergence of next Alaafin of Oyo will be strictly based on the signed Alaafin Chieftaincy Declaration, Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has said. Makinde made this known on Saturday at the State Burial ceremony organised by the state government for the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the...