A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), Professor Wande Abimbola, was third republic Majority Leader of the Nigerian Senate. The professor of Ifa divination who was installed as the Awise Awo Agbaye in 1981 at Ile Ife, speaks with LASISI OLAGUNJU, FESTUS…
The Oyo State Government has commenced a major road rehabilitation project in key areas of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, to improve transportation infrastructure and enhance mobility. The projects cover roads, including Bashorun Oluwo-nla, Agbowo road, Eleyele-Water road, and Zion plaza-Olusoji Road. They…
The Oyo State Civil Service Commission has officially published the list of successful applicants. It could be recalled that on Wednesday, His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde FNSE, through the Chairman of Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamorudeen Aderibigbe, announced the approval of the successful…
The thirty-six State Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF have brainstormed with the federal government on the tax reform bills forwarded to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, proposing a new sharing formula if the tax reform bills must see the light of the day. The…
The Oyo State governor, ‘ Engr Seyi Makinde has reiterated the determination of his administration to ensure that every part of the state is safe and secure. The governor gave this assurance in a statement issued on Thursday in remembrance of the explosion that rocked Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue,…
In a press release jointly signed by the State Chairman and Secretary Com Osuntade James Ayoade and Com Dr Olusegun Abatan respectively on behalf of the entire members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Oyo State council said ” we appreciate His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde for his love , compassion and…
The home-based Super Eagles have been drawn alongside defending champions Senegal, Congo, and Sudan in Group D of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The draw ceremony, held on Wednesday night at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, set the stage for the eagerly…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde FNSE. DSc. GSSRS has graciously approved the offer of appointment to Nine Hundred and Two Officers into various Cadres in the Mainstream of the Civil Service of Oyo State. The recruitment which is first of its kind in the history of…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to partnering with local and foreign investors for the development and economic prosperity of the state. The governor stated this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of Chinese businessmen and investors in his…
Oyo state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has explained why he may prosecute some of Oyo kingmakers otherwise known as Oyomesi, citing allegations of fraud. The governor added that he would be willing to forgive them if they seek forgiveness from the Alaafin-designate, Oba Akeem Owoade. Makinde made this known…