Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday said that his government would not deprive traditional rulers in the state their entitlements. The governor stated this at the grand finale of the 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival held at the Obafemi Awolowo Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan. The governor, who said…
Governor Seyi Makinde delivering his speech at the World Union of Wholesale Markets Conference in Johannesburg on 15 May 2025 Being the Speech By His Excellency, Seyi Makinde, FNSE, Executive Governor of Oyo State, at the 2025 World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference Themed, “The African Edition…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s continuous support to expanding the scope of culture and promoting culture and tradition in the state. He noted that this will, in turn, help the state in its drive to generate more revenues from cultural tourism and also boost its…
The Central Council of Ibadan Indegiens (CCII), Mogaji’s in Ibadanland, Ibadan Compounds Peace Initiatives (ICPI), Baales, Monarchs and prominent sons and daughters of Ibadanland has kicked against attempt by the Oyo State House of Assembly to make the Alaafin of Oyo, the permanent Chairman, Oyo State…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Hon. Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, along with four others. The confirmed members are Yusuff Alli Akinkunmi, Alhaji Taiwo Oke, John Abisoye Adisa and Mrs. Nike…
The Brave New Vision Support Group, an advocacy group championing the presidential bid of Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated state coordinators for 17 southern states in the country, stating that the Oyo helmsman remains the best potential candidate the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has…
Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Yoruba actress Jumoke George, has been found in Mali after being declared missing for four years. Jumoke had earlier revealed the disappearance during an interview on the Talk to B show hosted by actress Abiola Bayo. She stated that Adeola had been living with her…
A bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation was sponsored by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Daniel Ago. Leading the debate during plenary on Thursday, Ago said the bill aimed…
The Oyo State Government is determined to make the Sen. Rashidi Ladoja Circular road operational by 2027. To this end, the State Executive Council, which sat in Ibadan yesterday, approved the construction of toll plaza, flyover, underpass, entry and exit points with mini toll gate to complement the expansion…
There is tension in parts of Ogun and Lagos states over rumours that there is deadly rice in circulation. Parents and relatives send voice messages to their loved ones, warning them against buying or consuming rice at this time because a foreign trader had invoked the spirit of Ogun deity after her two trucks…