10 h. ago N24bn monthly salaries drive Oyo’s economic stability – Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said his administration has ensured economic stability in the state through the monthly payment of about N24 billion in salaries to state and local government workers. Makinde made this known on Sunday when a delegation of Muslim clerics, traditional rulers, and political officeholders visited his Ikolaba, Ibadan, residence after the Read More

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57 h. ago Adanla clarifies position on attack at Ramadan lecture in Oyo

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Following a viral video showing an attack on Muslims attending a Ramadan lecture in Oyo, Engr. Abduljelyl Adekunle Kareem, MCIArb, MCIOB, MCAB—the Turaki Adini of Oyo State and Mogaji of the Adanla family—has addressed public concerns in a new video. Earlier in the week, Alhaji Kareem issued a strong condemnation of […] The post Adanla clarifies position on attack at Ramadan lecture in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Oyo: Makinde clarifies position on application of Sharia law

Tribune Online Oyo: Makinde clarifies position on application of Sharia law Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has clarified his position on the application of Sharia law, insisting that his administration would not act contrary to the Constitution regarding its reported implementation in some Southwestern states. Oyo: Makinde clarifies position on application of Sharia law Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Makinde to lead dignitaries at Chief Ayorinde’s 90th birthday celebration

Tribune Online Makinde to lead dignitaries at Chief Ayorinde’s 90th birthday celebration Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, will lead other dignitaries at the 90th birthday anniversary of an elder statesman and Baale of Ekotedo, Chief Taiye Ayorinde. Makinde to lead dignitaries at Chief Ayorinde’s 90th birthday celebration Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Makinde makes fresh appointments into tertiary institutions, pilgrims’ welfare boards

Tribune Online Makinde makes fresh appointments into tertiary institutions, pilgrims’ welfare boards Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has made new appointments to the boards of three tertiary institutions in the state. Makinde makes fresh appointments into tertiary institutions, pilgrims’ welfare boards Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency

Tribune Online Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency The stakeholders urged Governor Makinde, whom they described as the leader of the party in the state, “to decentralise power, allow for all-inclusive participation, and address other issues affecting the party.” Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Makinde makes new appointments in tertiary institutions, pilgrims’ board

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved new appointments to the governing councils of three tertiary institutions in the state, including the appointment of the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria, Dr Adesola Adeduntan. A statement by Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Monday in Ibadan, said the governor also Read More

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9 d. ago Makinde urges new nursing students to shun exam malpractices

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, charged 147 new intakes of the state College of Nursing and Midwifery to embrace every lesson with an open mind and shun examination malpractices. He gave this advice during the second matriculation of the college, held at its main auditorium, Eleyele in Ibadan, the state capital. Represented by the Commissioner Read More

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9 d. ago Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers

Tribune Online Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has condemned the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended the governor, Similayi Fubara; his deputy Ngozi Odu, as well as the House of Assembly for six months. The President then appointed […] Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Illegal, Says Wike’s Ally Makinde

  Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described the Tuesday’s declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu on Rivers State as an illegality that any right-thinking Nigerian must resist. Makinde, an ally of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who is one of the gladiators in the Rivers State political crisis, said it was […]

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9 d. ago Oyo Won’t Welcome Errant Herdsmen, Bandits, Others From North — Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has vowed that the government in the state will not accommodate errant herdsmen, illegal miners as well as criminals and bandits being pushed out of the northern part of the country to seek refuge in the South-West and other areas. Governor Makinde stated this in his monthly newsletter where […]

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1 week ago Ramadan: Oyo lawmaker reinforces unity, hails Makinde’s leadership

A lawmaker at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Anthony Ogunsola, has reiterated his commitment to fostering unity and hailed Governor Seyi Makinde’s leadership. Ogunsola, a representative of Iwajowa constituency at the OYHA stated this on Sunday during a Ramadan gathering at Ayetoro-Ile themed “Rewards of Good Deeds (Esan Sise Daada),” featuring the presentation of Read More

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2 w. ago Makinde Pledges Support For Victims Of Oyo Market Fire Incident

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has commiserated with traders who lost their properties in a fire outbreak that occurred midnight of Wednesday at the popular Alesinloye Market in Ibadan, offering immediate support for the victims. The governor who was represented by his deputy, Barr Bayo Lawal, expressed the government’s sympathy to the victims of the […]

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3 w. ago NANS hails Makinde for approving N500,000 bursary for medical students, others

Tribune Online NANS hails Makinde for approving N500,000 bursary for medical students, others NANS) has applauded the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, for approving the payment of £500,000 bursary awards to the final-year indigenes of the state studying Medicine, Maritime, and Aviation. NANS hails Makinde for approving N500,000 bursary for medical students, others Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Makinde Presents Certificate, Staff Of Office To New Eleruwa

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde on Thursday presented the staff of office and certificate to the new Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Adebayo Adegbola at his office in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The brief ceremony which had the deputy governor of the state, Barr. Bayo Lawal in attendance, held at the Executive Chamber of the […]

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3 w. ago Makinde presents instruments of office to new Eleruwa of Eruwaland

Tribune Online Makinde presents instruments of office to new Eleruwa of Eruwaland Oyo governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has presented the instruments of office to the new Eleruwa of Eruwaland, Oba Adebayo Adegbola. The presentation was done at the Exco Chamber, Governor’s Office, Ibadan on Thursday. Nigerian Tribune recalls that the State Executive Council at the end of its meeting on Tuesday ratified the appointment of Oba Adegbola […] Makinde presents instruments of office to new Eleruwa of Eruwaland Tribune Online

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3 w. ago President Bio’s Visit To Oyo Reflects Makinde’s Performance – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the visit of Sierra Leone’s President, Mr. Julius Maada Bio, to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, reflects the governor’s leadership and achievements in the state. The PDP national publicity secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba, said President Bio came to Nigeria to inspect the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub as […]

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3 w. ago Fasola Agribusiness Hub becomes Nigeria’s first special agro

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural transformation, highlighting the significant strides made in the state’s agribusiness sector. Speaking at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Headquarters in Ibadan during the Presidential Visit Programme for Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, Governor Makinde announced […] The post Fasola Agribusiness Hub becomes Nigeria’s first special agro-industrial processing zone – Gov. Makinde appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Makinde approves nomination of Adegbola as new Eleruwa of Eruwa

Tribune Online Makinde approves nomination of Adegbola as new Eleruwa of Eruwa Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa land. Makinde approves nomination of Adegbola as new Eleruwa of Eruwa Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector

Tribune Online Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, and Oyo governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has harped on the revolutionisation of the Agricultural sector to boost food production in Africa. The duo, in their separate presentations at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, on Tuesday, stressed the need for exploration of the abundance […] Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector Tribune Online

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