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LG polls: Oyo declares Friday half working day for workers: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, declared Friday, April 26, 2024 as a half-working day ...
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Alaafin: Kingmakers appeal as court strikes out case against Makinde: Oyo State High Court sitting in Awe, Oyo State, has struck out a case filed by the Oyo ...
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Makinde swears in new customary court of appeal president: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, administered the oath of allegiance and judicial oath on ...
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Overworked LAUTECH doctors send SOS to Makinde: Overworked members of the Association of Residents Doctors, Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso ...
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Yoruba Nation: Osun tightens security after Oyo clash: Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the reinforcement of security personnel to thwart any ...
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Atiku, Makinde present as PDP NEC meeting holds in Abuja: The 98th NEC meeting of the PDP is currently in progress at the NEC Hall of the party’s national ...
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Oyo to partner investors for tourism development, says Makinde: The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, reiterated his administration's ...
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Makinde unveils €25m feed plant in Ibadan: The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, opened a €25m fish and feed plant in Ibadan, the state capital, on Thursday.
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Oyo establishes Rule of Law Enforcement Authority: The Oyo State governor said there would be mobile courts all over the state to prosecute breakers of any of ...
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Ladoja faults Ajibola’s assessment of Olubadan-designate’s health: The Olubadan stool became vacant after the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland ...
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Yoruba Nation: Makinde hails military, Reps condemn agitators: The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, commended the Nigerian Army and other security ...
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Makinde disburses N2bn to former LG chairmen: Makinde maintained that the money was released, on Friday, and would put an end to the long-drawn battle the ...
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Oyo Chief ‘Threatened’ for Refusing to Endorse Bashorun’s Alaafin Pick: “Sir, as if that was not enough, Chief Yussuf AkinadeAyoola (Bashorun of Oyo Town) has ...
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Overburdened, Yet Underpaid… House Officer at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Regrets Getting Hired
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Governors’ memoranda for state police, a waste of time – Makinde: Makinde, who clarified that he did not submit any memoranda on state policing ...
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Farmers seek Makinde intervention over takeover of farm settlementFarmers seek Makinde intervention over take over of farm settlement
“If I want to play politics, I will keep quiet and let this slide, but I am not going to let this slide. FIRS cannot give money to any state ... Show more
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Makinde, Adeleke to unite Ondo PDP ahead of poll: The Peoples Democratic Party said, on Thursday, that it had not zoned its governorship ticket to any senatorial ...
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Makinde joins NLC protest in Oyo: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, joined the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress in its peaceful protest.
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NANS urges governors to appoint student representatives as advisers
The National Association of Nigerian Students has appealed to state governors to engage ... Show more
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Police Games begin in Ibadan: The 2024 Police Games has over 4000 athletes competing across the 17 zonal commands of the Nigeria Police Force.
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Ex-rep member, Shina Peller, others defect to PDP: A former member of the House of Reps, Shina Peller, along with thousands of Accord Party members ...
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Oyo govt shuts down illegal mining factory: According to the governor, the illegal facility, located at Idi-Ayunre, was visited following a tip-off that it was ...
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Life, times of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun: Oba Balogun, an astute politician, with a PhD in economics, was the most educated Olubadan in history.
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Makinde signs Oyo electricity regulatory bill into law: “With the law, residents will have the authority to hold the state government accountable on the issue of ...
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Ibadan explosion: Mali’s ECOWAS exit delaying suspects extradition — Makinde: Makinde said the extradition was delayed due to Mali's withdrawal from the ...
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Makinde extends workers’ wage award by six months: Mr Makinde said the wage award was extended by another six months to give the government time to close out on ...
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Adedoyin urges graduating students to shun japa: The Executive Chairman of Doyin Investment Limited, Samuel Adedoyin, has called on the 72 graduating students of ...
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Oyo monitors N500m SME loan beneficiaries: The Oyo State Government, on Sunday, began the monitoring of beneficiaries of its N500m Small and Medium Scale ...
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Oyo begins traders, artisans’ registration: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the biometric enumeration of traders, artisans ...
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Oyo to prosecute three held over Ibadan explosion: Seyi Makinde, received an official report on the January 16, explosion in Ibadan, which claimed five lives ...
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Oyo eyes electricity sufficiency: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, disclosed that the state would be the first to achieve energy sufficiency in ...
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Oyo disburses additional N340m to farmers: The Oyo State Government has announced that it would commence disbursement of N340.270 million to eligible crop ...
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Oyo to take over abandoned buildings: The Oyo State Government, on Wednesday, said it would take over abandoned structures and buildings constituting security ...
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“And I am saying it openly, so that our leaders will know that there is time for politics, you have a time for governance and you have a time for humanity. So ... Show more
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Oyo orders LG chairmen, monarchs to flush out illegal miners: Oyo State Government, on Monday, ordered all the 33 local government chairmen ...
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Edo: Makinde, legacy group boycott PDP delegate election: Chairman of the three-man committee, Governor Seyi Makinde, who conducted the party's state ...
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UPDATED: Monarch suspended over ties with illegal miners -Oyo: Governor Seyi Makinde has approved your suspension as the Onido of Ido in the area of authority of ...
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Two dead, 77 injured in Ibadan explosion: The explosion occurred at Adeyi Avenue, Bodija, although it was heard and felt in many parts of Ibadan ...
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Ibadan Explosion: 230 properties undergoing integrity test — Makinde: Operations at ground zero of the explosion site have moved from search and rescue to ...
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Makinde signs Executive Order on handling, storage of explosives: Governor Makinde of Oyo State said the executive order became imperative in view of the 16 ...
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Explosion: Makinde sets up facility to tackle post-traumatic stress disorder: Seyi Makinde, on Monday, set up a facility to tackle post-traumatic stress disorder ...
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Seyi Makinde, others billed for education conference: Seyi Makinde is set to deliver a keynote address at the forthcoming International Education/Study Abroad ...
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Makinde seeks support for Ibadan explosion victims : Five people died, 77 sustained varying degrees of injuries and 58 houses were seriously damaged in the ...
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Islamic leader seeks assistance for Ibadan explosion victims: The Muslim leader, therefore, commended the State Governor, Seyi Makinde for prompt action when the ...
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Insecurity: Zamfara stops traditional rulers from issuing mining consent letters: Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has signed an Executive Order prohibiting ...
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So This Happened (EP 232) Let's Provide You With An Overview Of The Events That Occurred During The Week.
To begin, let us discuss the devastating explosion ... Show more
Nigeria Explosion Kills 3 and Injures 77 as Buildings Collapse: Three people died and 77 were injured after a blast caused by explosives rocked more than 20 ...
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Reps reiterate commitment to passing bill on state police: The House of Representatives has again pledged its commitment to the passage of bills on state ...
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Bring culprits of Ibadan explosion to justice, Gani Adams urges Makinde: Chief Gani Adams has condemned the Tuesday explosion in Ibadan and urged Governor Seyi ...
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Ibadan explosion: Foreign names on mining firm’s CAC documents – Makinde: The governor, while appearing on Channels TV Politics Today, Wednesday promised to ...
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The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has asked the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde ... Show more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended his condolences to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the people of the state over the explosion ... Show more
Afenifere, govs condole with Makinde over Ibadan explosion: The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday, commiserated with Oyo State ...
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Ibadan residents count losses days after horrific explosion: The devastating explosion left at least five persons dead, over scores injured in the Bodija area of ...
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Makinde seeks Oyo Assembly’s approval for N150 billion loan: Governor Makinde sought the approval of the State House of Assembly to assess a loan of N150 billion ...
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Forensic probe of Ibadan blast to determine next action – FG: The Federal Government is now waiting for the outcome of forensic investigations that will ...
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N3.4bn judgment: Adelabu reconciles Makinde, sacked LG chairmen: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the sacked local government chairmen in the state ...
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After Akeredolu’s death, another Ondo official resigns: PREMIUM TIMES reported that three of Mr Akeredolu’s aides had earlier resigned on Wednesday,
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Quick Glance: Governor Rotimi Akeredolu's Passing
- Ondo State's Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has passed away.
- Mr. Akeredolu passed away around 2 a.m. on Wednesday at a German hospital where he was undergoing treatment.
- Following the official announcement of the governor's passing, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will be sworn in as the acting governor.
- The situation led to an attempt by the state assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor, resulting in a legal battle between both parties.
PDP congratulates Seyi Makinde on birthday: The Peoples Democratic Party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Monday ...
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Last seven months challenging, says Makinde: The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has blamed the continual rise in inflation rates for his ...
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Celebrating FIRS chairman @ 46: This is on account of his immense capacity, a knack for diligent execution of given tasks and the content of his character.
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Makinde distributes reflective jackets to commercial motorcyclists: The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, commenced the distribution of 15 ...
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Akeredolu: Oyo declares three days mourning: Oyo State governor and vice chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared three days of ...
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Kingmakers appeal against judgement nullifying Soun Ogbomoso’s appointment: One of the contestants for the Soun throne, Muhammed Kabir Olaoye, a prince ...
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Oyo disburses loan to 96 students: Oyo State Government has flagged off the disbursement of student relief loan for about 96 indigenes of Iresa Adu in Surulere ...
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Explosion: Monarchs commend Makinde’s swift response, PDP demands probe: “Such prompt intervention by Governor Makinde helped in saving more lives and bringing ...
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Makinde presents staff of office to new Soun of Ogbomoso: Governor Makinde called on other contestants to the Soun throne to put the experience behind them and ...
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Accounts Freezing: Why I’ll not pay sacked LG chairpersons now – Makinde: Mr Makinde said this on Saturday in Ibadan while commenting on the garnishee order on ...
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Makinde speaks on importance of Yoruba kinship values: He called on the people of Oyo State and Nigeria to engage important community-based values derived from ...
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Oyo civil servants get 13th month salary this year, says Makinde: The Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has pledged to disburse the 13th-month salary to ...
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VIDEO: Adeleke Visits Makinde in Ibadan
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke on Friday, paid a courtesy visit to his Oyo State counterpart ... Show more
Thugs ‘Sent by Oyo Gov’t’ Assault Protesters Fighting Destruction of Agodi Forest for Estate Construction
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One feared dead as fire guts Alao-Akala’s house: One person was feared dead while many others were injured as the residence of former Governor of Oyo State ...
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Christmas: Emulate Christ, Makinde urges Christians: He said, "It is understandable that the country is going through tough times but residents of the state ...
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Court imposes restrictions on Oyo govt’s bank accounts over N3.4 billion debt: The court gave the restriction order in a ruling on a garnishee proceeding ...
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Makinde signs 2024 budget into law: Makinde, while signing the bill at the Governor’s Executive Chamber, Agodi, Secretariat in Ibadan, the state capital ...
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Soun promises to collaborate with other Oyo monarchs: Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, on Friday, promised to collaborate with other traditional rulers ...
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