Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, as the exit of one Oyo State’s and Nigeria’s most cerebral former administrators. Makinde stated this on Sunday, in a statement mourning the death of the former governor of Oyo…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to ensure that due process and laid down rules are followed in governing the state. The governor added that his administration would maintain a record of not interfering in traditional institutions and also remain impartial in…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the Alaafin of Oyo stool as a symbol of cultural pride, unity, and enduring legacy of one of Africa’s most powerful empires. Tinubu said this during the unveiling of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, at the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday.…
The former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Omololu Olunloyo, has died just a few days before his 90th birthday. Chief Olunloyo, who also held the titles of Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, passed away in the early hours of Sunday. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Barrister Oladapo…
The Awise Awo Agbaye, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), an indigene of Oyo town and former Senate Leader, Professor Wande Abimbola, speaks with LASISI OLAGUNJU and SAHEED SALAWU on the rites of ascension of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade,…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to the entire world at the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo. Makinde, while presenting him to the mammoth crowd, on Saturday, said, “On the 10th of January, 2025, I applied my signature for the…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, said that his administration’s commitment to improving the education sector has been yielding positive results. The governor stated this while inaugurating the Governing Councils of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, and the…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has mourned the death of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Yekini Ayoade Adeojo. The governor, who described Alhaji Adeojo as one of the last men standing, said his death marked the end of a glorious political era. Governor…
The former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Yekini Adeojo is dead Adeojo, a traditional Ibadan chieftaincy holder and Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland died on Friday morning in Ibadan Alhaji Yekini Adeojo was among the founding member of the People’s Democratic Party in…
The Oyo State government has put in place heightened security measures, including the deployment of security operatives at strategic locations within the ancient city and surrounding communities, as the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Oba…