Officials of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, have commended the Oyo State Government for its pension administration and other local government policies under Governor Seyi Makinde. The commendation was made during an on-the-spot assessment of the state’s local…
The Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of lying over the alleged N50bn funding from the Federal Government for the upgrade of the Ibadan International Airport. Makinde, who spoke…
The Oyo State Government has announced the release of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results and the Entrance Examination into the Oyo State Schools of Science. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed that the results were now…
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of three new members of the Oyo State Advisory Council, chaired by legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Bolaji Ayorinde. The newly appointed members are Engineer Abu Salami, Hon. Ezekiel Oyedepo and Hon. (Mrs.)…
The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the renewal of the wage award for civil servants for another three months and the continuation of the transport subsidy in the state. Makinde said the measures were aimed at cushioning the effects of the recent increase in pump price and easing the…
The Oyo State Government has dismissed as false a report by an online media outlet alleging that the state spent N683.7 million to purchase two vehicles, a 2004 Toyota Camry and a 10-seater Toyota Hiace bus. The government said the amount cited in the report was budgeted for a publicity programme and not the…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, is attending the inauguration of the presidential campaign of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) candidate, Mr Seyi Makinde. Obi arrived at the venue of the event at about 12:31 p.m. His mission remains unclear as the event…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the immediate release of two buses, a 32-seater and an 18-seater, to the Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan to support the club’s activities. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, and made available to newsmen in…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has admonished traditional rulers in the state to remain apolitical, insisting that the throne must stay neutral and be a father to all. Makinde stated this on Saturday in Eruwa during the 1st coronation anniversary of the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola. At the event, the…
on Cup Shooting Stars of Ibadan secured a 1-0 victory over Tunisian side CS Sfaxien in their CAF Confederation Cup encounter at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, on Saturday. Lucky Emmanuel scored the decisive goal in the 25th minute to give the Nigerian side a deserved lead before the break. CS Sfaxien came…