The Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, said his government has walked its talk on agriculture revolution in the state, hence the positive results being witnessed in its agribusiness sector. Governor Makinde noted that the administration’s commitment to doing agriculture differently led to…
Governor Seyi Makinde delivering his welcome address during the visit of President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone in IITA, Ibadan on 4 March 2025 Being the Welcome Address by His Excellency Seyi Makinde FNSE, Executive Governor of Oyo State at the Presidential Visit Programme of His Excellency Dr Julius…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he will announce his preferred successor in January 2026. Makinde made this known on Monday during the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture held at the government house arcade in Ibadan. The lecture, titled ‘Benefits of Being a Good Neighbour: An Islamic Perspective’,…
Is Olubadan of Ibadan dead? Oyo State Government Denies Reports of Olubadan of Ibadan’s Death The Oyo State Government has dismissed media reports circulating on Monday night claiming that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away. In a statement to PUNCH Online, the state’s…
Oyo State governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has called on people of the state to live in peace and oneness in order for the state to continue to witness progress and stability. The governor said this on Monday, at the 11th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Public Lecture, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan,…
Obasa who was earlier removed made the dramatic comeback that also saw Meranda return to her former position as Deputy Speaker. This also follows resignations by other leaders of the House. Minutes after a strategic meeting involving Obasa, Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, Lagos State Attorney General Lawal…
As a follow up to Governor Seyi Makinde’s participation in the just concluded 2025 Edition of the Africa Business Forum, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone is scheduled to visit Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday, 3rd March, 2025, with a plan to stop over at the…
…..’He was patriotic in every way’- Makinde mourns The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, mourned the death of the Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, who passed away on Saturday evening. Makinde described the demise of the Sarkin Sasa, who was also the chairman, Council of Arewa…
Commercial banks across Nigeria have commenced charging customers N100 per N20,000 withdrawal from their on-site Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and N600 for off-site ATM following a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This development was announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria in a…
As the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and the world over begin the holy month of Ramadan, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has charged them to rededicate themselves to Allah SWT and use the glorious month to pray more for his administration, Oyo State and Nigeria. The governor gave this charge on Friday,…