Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sacked the Vice-Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Prof. M. O. Ologunde. The development is believed to be connected with the dissolution of the joint ownership of the institution by Oyo and Osun states. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sacked the Vice-Chancellor of the … Read more
The immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has conceded the leadership of the party to the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Fayose said, “The issue at this congress is circumstantial, the question is who is our leader, Gov Seyi Makinde is our leader, therefore, our supporters and lovers should not be putting … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded plans to settle the differences between former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; and the incumbent Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, within 24 hours. Recall that Fayose threatened to “work against” Makinde in the 2023 elections if the Oyo governor continues to “disrespect” him. The Peoples Democratic … Read more
Makinde said that the late permanent secretary was a hardworking and efficient civil servant, who gave his best to the state. Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the death of the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr Wasiu Gbadegesin, as a painful blow. This is contained in a statement … Read more
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says he will soon expose the people politicising security issues in the state. Makinde stated this on Sunday while addressing the congregation at the St. Peters Anglican Cathedral Church, Aremo, Ibadan, Eko hot blog gathered. The governor who admitted that the state was experiencing security challenges, however, said it … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s National Working Committee (NWC) for its decision to hold the South-West Zonal Congress slated for Saturday, April 10, 2021. The governor, however, warned the NWC against allowing divisive elements within the party to “unduly influence party decisions on the national level.” Oyo State … Read more
PDP remains the best alternative for Nigerians – Makinde Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde has said undue interference in the running of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) affairs portends danger for the party. He warned the National Working Committee (NWC) against shifting the Southwest Zonal Congress scheduled for Saturday, April 10. In a statement on Friday, … Read more
He, however, warned the NWC against allowing divisive elements within the party to “unduly influence party decisions on the national level.” Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) for deciding to go ahead with the Southwest zonal congress. Eko hot blog gathered that the congress … Read more
Aggrieved youths from various parts of Oyo State, on Monday, stormed the State Secretariat at Agodi to express their displeasure against the incessant killings by criminal herdsmen in Ibarapaland, Oke-Ogun and other parts of the state. The protesters, who are mainly from Ibarapaland stormed the Secretariat where the Governor’s Office is located at around 10:40am … Read more
National Leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has said political leaders and governors of the South-West region are afraid of clamouring for restructuring because they are afraid of President Muhammadu Buhari. Adebanjo also added that Tinubu is unaware that Buhari has an ulterior motive, noting that the president is only using … Read more
Makinde, who said this while speaking at the Inauguration and Duty Commencement Service of the 8th President of Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide, held at the CAC International Headquarters, Ibadan, promised that he would be the first governor in the state to hand over to his successor. The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that he has no god-father in the state and in Nigeria. The governor said he was more concerned about the welfare, development and growth of the state and Yorubaland in general. Governor Makinde stated further that he is taking away nothing with him when vacating the office if … Read more
The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has vowed to exit the office if the people make the demand. The governor, who declared that he was not bothered about the title, said it was the reason he vowed to make decisions in the best interest of the state and Yorubaland at large. The governor … Read more
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says the priority of the south-west at the moment should not be the 2023 Presidency as there are more important issues to attend to. Speaking at a pan Yoruba congress held on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, Makinde said getting justice for victims of criminal activities should rank … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called for Constitution Amendment over Mineral Resources Ownership, saying the present arrangement hampers growth of Nigeria component units. Speaking on Tuesday when he hosted the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr, Uchechukwu Ogah, who paid him a courtesy visit, Makinde demands the removal of mineral resources … Read more
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday inaugurated an 11-man state security taskforce, as part of measures to address the security challenges in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration was held at the executive chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Makinde, who is the Chairman of … Read more
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed Mr Seyi Adeleye and Miss Sadiat Ologburo as Special Adviser on Works/Infrastructure and Special Assistant on Legal Matters respectively. A statement issued on Thursday by Mr Moses Alao the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the governor — said that the appointments were with immediate effect. The appointments … Read more
The Chairman of Real Farmers Association of Nigeria, Igangan branch, Mr. Abiodun Adegoke, said some of the cases were reported to the police in Ayete The farmers’ chairman said the state’s anti-open grazing law meant nothing to the herdsmen, adding that they stilled grazed at night despite the law against it. Fresh crisis appears to … Read more
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says individuals or entity who which to venture into business of cattle rearing in the state must purchase land for ranching. Makinde said this on Tuesday when he met with his Kwara counterpart, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. Makinde’s remark was sequel to the reactions that trailed his statement on the implementation … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has asked the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to call its National Legal Adviser to order to ensure rancour-free zonal congresses in the party. Governor Makinde, who stated this while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said that the southwest zone of the … Read more