Seyi Makinde

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has been challenged by Yoruba activist and renowed political thug, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho to arrest him if he can over the eviction order he issued to Fulani…
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The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has ordered the state commissioner of police to arrest people like Sunday Igboho and others for stoking ethnic tension in the state. Recall that on Friday, Sunday Igboho went to Igangan…
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Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Adeolu Akande has begged the governor of Oyo, Seyi Makinde to return to Nigeria and convene a meeting to address insecurity in the state. This statement was made by the director of…
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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government is already investigating the reports of alleged highhandedness of some personnel of the Western Nigeria Security Network; code-named ‘Amotekun’. This is contained in a statement issued…
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Purveyors of fake news have been warned by the Oyo State Government to leave the state or risk sanctions after rumours that the office of the Secretary to State Government (SSG) was burgled, came to their notice. This was contained in a…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, approved the suspension of the 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. curfew earlier imposed on states by the Federal Government, saying that officials of the state’s Task Force on Covid-19 will ensure strict…
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The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde on Tuesday has taunted the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying what the country needa at the critical time is security and restructuring and not a Yoruba…
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The Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency has commenced the removal of unauthorised and debtors’ billboards across the state. The Director-General of the Agency, Temilola Adibi, made the disclosure in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital,…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described as a huge loss, the death of business mogul and former presidential aspirant, Chief Harry Akande. Makinde expressed the regret in a condolence message to the deceased’s family, according…
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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)…
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Dear folks, They say, "Let's break the chains that hold us back and throw off the ropes that tie us down." - Psalm 2:3 When I read about the decision of the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC) on LAUTECH, I had a two-year flashback…
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No fewer than six gaming centers have been shut down by the Oyo State government. The six gaming centers were shut down on Friday by the State Gaming Board for allowing underage betting, especially students in uniforms during the school…
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The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has stated that Amotekun Corps will be answerable to him and he will be responsible for their actions. This statement was made by the Governor via his social media handle after the…
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Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State was reportedly absent at a meeting of Peoples Democratic Party leaders in the South West on Thursday held at the Oyo State Government House, Ibadan. Recall that Oyo state governor, Seyi…
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the extension of maternity leave to six months for workers. The Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Prof. Daud Shangodoyin, said this while briefing journalists at the end of the…
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Mr Olayiwola Adeleke, the caretaker chairman of Iganna Local Council Development Area of Oyo State has been freed by kidnappers after spending days in their hideouts. According to report, Adeleke was on his way to Ibadan for a meeting…
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Oyo state government has approved the purchase of 106 units of brand new buses at a total cost of N9.3billion to complement the existing Bus Rapid Transit in the state christened Pacesetter Transit Service (PTS). The government also…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, said that he has ordered recruitment of 1,500 persons into Oyo State Security Network also known as Amotekun. Makinde disclosed that the recruitment is with immediate effect. He spoke…
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The Oyo State government has ordered the employment of 5,000 youths in the state into various government agencies. The state governor, Seyi Makinde made this announcement on Monday during a stakeholder meeting with traditional rulers,…
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Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomosholand has rejected a gift of N90m extended to him by Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde for renovation of his palace which was attacked by hoodlums during #EndSARS protest in the…
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