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2021: Nigerian governors urge unity, adherence to coronavirus protocols
In their separate New Year messages, the governors said irrespective of all differences, Nigerians should live together peacefully for the socio-economic development of the country.
Prophet: Seyi Makinde, Ayo Fayose fight may destroy PDP in Nigeria
The presiding pastor of Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Imuse Ileri, Ibadan, Prophet Richard Kolawole, has said that the ongoing fight between the Oyo State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde and a former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, should be quickly resolved so as to save the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria.
Crossover service: CAN urges adherence to coronavirus protocol
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Oyo State Chapter has advised worshippers in the state to adhere strictly to COVID-19 safety protocol directives by the government on the crossover night service.
Governor Makinde: Terrorists from Mali entering South West through Oke Ogun
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has raised an alarm that terrorists are entering the South West geo-political zone of the country through Oke Ogun.
Oyo governor approves payment of 13th month salary
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved payment of 13th month salary for civil servants in the state in the spirit of yuletide.
Oyo governor signs 2021 budget of N268.8 billion into law
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Monday, assented to the 2021 Appropriation Bill of N268.8 billion with an assurance to fast-track infrastructural projects for benefit of the people during the period.
Ekiti PDP lambasts Governor Makinde for ‘mocking’ Ayodele Fayose with EFCC trial
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has lambasted the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, for allegedly mocking the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, with his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Governor Makinde: Nigerians have rejected APC
Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has said those jostling to become the president on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in 2023 should bury their ambitions because God and the Nigerian people have rejected the party.
Police ordered to arraign suspect detained for one year
The Independent Investigative Panel probing police brutality in Abuja, on Thursday, gave the police a six-day ultimatum to arraign a suspect, Raphael Toona, who has been in detention for about one year.
Amotekun: Oyo governor launches 33 vehicles, 396 motorcycles for smooth operation
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday, launched 33 pick-up vehicles and 396 motorcycles for the smooth operation of the Western Nigeria Security Network, code-named Amotekun, in the state.
Governor Makinde: We spent N7.5 billion to settle Oyo pensioner’s gratuities in 18 months
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday said that his administration have spent N7.5 billion to settle the gratuities of pensioners in 18 months of his administration.
Oyo governor buries mum amidst emotional tribute
The mother of Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Madam Abigail Makinde, was, on Friday, interred in Ibadan, amidst emotional tribute from the governor.
Governor Makinde: Oyo to conduct biometric registration for motorcyclists
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, on Monday, said his administration will commence biometric registration for all motorcyclists operating in the State soon with a view to tackling insecurity in the State.
How Senator Tinubu, Olubadan secured full ownership of LAUTECH for Oyo state
The controversy surrounding the Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomosho, LAUTECH, jointly owned by the Governments of Oyo and Osun got to its crescendo when the institution was locked up for about three years over non payment of staff salaries amongst other lingering issues occasioned by the poor funding of the school by the governments under the immediate past Governor of Oyo, Late Senator Abiola Ajimobi and former Governor of Osun and now Minister for Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
Group lauds Oyo governor’s giant strides on LAUTECH, education development
A socio-political group, Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has lauded Gov. Seyi Makinde for the successful transfer of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) to the Oyo State Government.
Oyo governor budgets N266.6 billion for 2021
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Monday, presented a total of two hundred and sixty-six billion, six hundred and forty-four million, two hundred and seventy -three thousand, three hundred and five naira, four kobo (N266,644,273,305.04) for the 2021 fiscal year.
LAUTECH: I won’t sack Osun indigenes – Governor Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde has promised not to sack Osun indigenes working in the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso.
Governor Makinde: We can now restore LAUTECH’s lost glory
Gov. Seyi Makinde has declared that Oyo State now has the opportunity to restore the lost glory of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso.
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