Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday signed an executive order restricting commercial motorcycle operations and enforcing vehicle registration. The Executive Order 002 of 2026, signed to strengthen security, henceforth bans commercial motorcyclists from operating between 10.30 p.m. and 5.30 a.m. Shortly after signing the order in his office, …
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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed a former House of Representatives member, Mr Busari Olayemi, as the Director-General (DG), Abuja/Lagos Liaison Office. This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju. According to the …
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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday signed Executive Order 001 of 2026 to regulate the activities of informal security groups, associations and organisations in the state. Makinde signed the order at his private residence within the Kolapo Ishola Estate, Ibadan. Newsextra24 reports that the order deals with the …
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) commenced nationwide screening of aspirants for the 2027 general elections on Tuesday. Newsextra24 reports that the screening includes those aspiring to fly the party’s tickets for legislative, governorship and presidential positions. A statement from the PDP confirmed that the screening of senatorial, federal, and state legislative hopefuls is …
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in the Oriire area of the state, while the exact number of missing pupils is still being determined. The governor disclosed this on Sunday while addressing journalists on the security situation following …
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A socio-political support group, Seyi Makinde Disciples (SMD), says it will mobilise no fewer than 50 million votes nationwide for Gov. Seyi Makinde’s presidential ambition. The group said the Oyo State governor’s presidential ambition under the platform of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in the 2027 was not a joke. …
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The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has reportedly concluded plans to declare his 2027 presidential ambition. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain is also set to unveil a political alliance between the party and the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM). Newsextra24 understands that both events are set to be unveiled during …
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Abayomi Fagbenro as the new Special Adviser on Security in the state. Newsextra24 reports that the governor also named Prince Arowosaye Adeyemi as the chairman of the board of the Pacesetter Mineral Development Company. The appointments were announced in separate letters signed …
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is set to announce former Commissioner for Finance, Bimbo Adekanmbi, as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state. According to Punch, the governor and many of his loyalists within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may adopt the Action Democratic Party (ADC) as their political …
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THE Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter says it will begin a seven-day warning strike on Oct. 2, if the state government fails to address their demands for improved welfare of members in LAUTECH, Ogbomosho. The Chairman of the association, Dr Happy Adedapo made this known in an interview …
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