Two days before the end of 2024, Governor Seyi Makinde kept to his promise to pay the famous 13th month salary. The alert crept into the phones of joyous Oyo State workers in the evening of Monday December 30. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, this is in…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has topped the chart in workers’ welfare with the announcement of an 86 percent salary increment for state workers, bringing the monthly wage bill to ₦11.9 billion starting January 2025. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade,…
As we celebrate Engr. Seyi Makinde’s birthday on December 25th, we honor a remarkable individual who has made a profound impact on Oyo State. Born on Christmas Day in 1967, Makinde’s life has been a testament to his dedication to public service and his passion for transforming his community. From…
An Islamic group under the aegis of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, the Oyo State chapter has indefinitely postponed the inauguration of the Sharia court earlier scheduled to be held on January 11, 2025. The group made this disclosure in a statement signed by the Khadimul Muslimeen of Oyo…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has extended his warmest wishes to Christians in the state, urging them to use the Christmas celebration as an opportunity to spread love and pray for the state and Nigeria. In his Christmas message, Governor Makinde encouraged residents to gather and celebrate responsibly,…
Ibadan – A court in Oyo State has ordered the remand of Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, alongside Oriyomi Hamzat, the chairman of Agidigbo FM, and others linked to the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan. The incident, which took place on December 18 at the Islamic…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has shed light on the 36 state governors’ push for broader consultations on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills. According to Makinde, the governors are seeking a more inclusive process to ensure that all stakeholders’ perspectives are…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law. According to Western mirror report, the ₦684 billion budget, tagged “Budget of Economic Stabilization,” aims to consolidate the state’s developmental gains while addressing prevailing economic challenges in…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has unveiled plans for a significant overhaul of the state’s educational infrastructure in 2025. He added that his administration is strategically reallocating resources to elevate the sector further. Makinde made this announcement during a media chat on the Broadcasting…
A professional group, Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID) has commiserated with the Oyo State government and families of the victims of the tragic stampede occurred during a Christmas funfair which, reportedly claimed lives of 35 children. According to the release signed and made available to newsmen…