GOVERNOR of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed further details about the deadly explosion that rocked Ibadan, the state capital yesterday. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday night, Makinde told journalists that an investigation into the Tuesday explosion revealed the identity of the owners of …
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Oyo: Governor Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To New Soun Of Ogbomosho
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, presented the Instrument of Office and Staff of Office to the new Soun of Ogbomosholand, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, at the Ogbomoso Township Stadium. Recall that Makinde had approved the selection of Oba Olaoye from Olaoye Ruling House, on September 2, 2023. The …
Read More »N3.5bn Debt: Court Freezes Oyo State Govt Accounts In 10 Banks
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has issued an order freezing the accounts of the Oyo State Government in ten commercial banks in the country. The order was issued by Justice A. O. Ebong in a ruling on a garnishee proceeding initiated by ex-council leaders in …
Read More »Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Approves Wage Award For Workers, Pensioners
THE Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday agreed to implement a wage award that will see workers in the state receive a sum of N25,000, while pensioners will receive N15,000 for six months. The decision was reached by Governor Makinde after members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and …
Read More »Governor Makinde Approves Appointment Of New Aseyin of Iseyin
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, as the new Aseyin of Iseyin. Makinde made this announcement on Thursday. Newsextra24 recalls that the kingmakers in the town had earlier elected Oyebola as the new Aseyin of Iseyin. The United States of America-based …
Read More »Makinde Approves Car Loan For Oyo Primary School Teachers
Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate release of a car loan for primary school teachers across all zones in Oyo State. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan by the Coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Jacob Dairo. He said the state …
Read More »Akeredolu Will Be Back Soon – Ondo Speaker
Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly Olamide Oladiji has assured the people that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will soon resume duties. Akeredolu last week embarked on medical leave and handed power to Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Oladiji, who called on lawmakers to always remember the governor in their prayers, …
Read More »Oyo State Governor Makinde Proclaims 10th Assembly, Promises Good Governance
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday proclaimed the 10th House of Assembly in the state, comprising 15 returning and 17 newly elected members among whom are 28 members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, and four members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The …
Read More »Governor Makinde Announces First Appointments, Name CoS, CPS
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Monday, announced first set of aides to work with him. The appointment is coming few hours after the governor took oath of office for another term. Makinde announced Segun Ogunwuyi as his Chief of Staff. He also named Sulaiman Olanrewaju, as his Chief …
Read More »Governor Makinde Constitutes 15-man Committee For Second Term Inauguration
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has constituted a 15-man inauguration and transition committee to ensure a seamless transition for his second term in office. The names of the committee members were announced on Friday by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, on behalf of the …
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