Governor Seyi Makinde says there’s no iota of truth in claims that Fulani were responsible for the death of Fatai Aborode, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. Ekohotblog had in December reported how Aborode was killed while returning from his farm along Apodun Road, Igangan in Ibarapa North Local Government … Read more
what we need now is solution to the crisis our people appreciative of gov’s gesture You May Also Like Makinde Holds Overnight Consultative Meeting In Ibarapa Arrest & Prosecute Sunday Igboho, Presidency Tells Makinde Youth leaders from Igangan have denied insinuations that the youths walked out on Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday, … Read more
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says he will not fold his arms and look the other way while some people try to forment trouble and engender ethnic war in the state. Makinde said his administration will not relent in its effort to rid the states of criminal elements, adding that safety and peace of residents … Read more
The issues around which Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari centered around have been made known to the public. Makinde met with Buhari on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Aso rock. The meeting is coming following days of tension and uncertainty in Oyo state. Speaking with news after meeting on … Read more
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says he will not stand idly and watch ‘criminals’ plunge the state into needless crisis under the pretext of advancing the Yoruba cause. Ekohotblog reports that the governor said this when he played host to Ngozi Onadeko, the new commissioner of police in the state, at the state house … Read more
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says the state is not persecuting any ethnic group but rather looking at how to get rid of criminals who are perpetrating atrocities in the state. Ekohotblog reports that the state has been hotbed of violence in recent weeks as local farmers clash with migrant Fulani herdsmen. But in a … Read more
“We did not come here to discuss who takes anything for zonal Congress” “We came all the way from Lagos, to plead with him to keep leading the party.” The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged it unalloyed loyalty and allegiance to governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde. Ekohotblog reports … Read more
Most negative reports on Amotekun are false. Community policing panacea to insecurity – Makinde. Amotekun didn’t kill seven Fulani herdsmen, Makinde Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says there are people among the Yoruba ethnic group who are badly wishing that the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, fails and crumbles. Ekohotblog reports that Makinde disclosed this … Read more
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association has called on Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde to release clutch of Fulani herdsmen allegedly arrested with firearms by security operatives in the state. Ekohotblog reports that the leader of the association in the State, Ibrahim Jiji, made the call on Monday while addressing newsmen in the state capital, Ibadan. … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed concern over alarming foray of terrorists encroaching into South-West zone. Speaking when he visited Saki, Makinde said the terrorists are coming into the South West geo-political zone of the country through a border town in the state, Saki. Ekohotblog reports that the governor said the terrorists and … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, said that he had approved recruitment of 1,500 persons into Oyo State Security Network also known as Amotekun. Makinde disclosed this when he met with artisans, drivers and representatives of youth groups in Ibadan, the State capital. He noted that the recruitment is with immediate effect. Makinde … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says all school in Oyo State should tentatively be closed. The governor made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday, following widespread violence that has marred the ongoing #EndSARS protests. He said the order was effective Wednesday, October 21, 2020. States like Ekiti, Lagos, amongst others had also shut down … Read more
As part of the effort to address the agitation of EndSARS protesters, the Oyo state government on Sunday disclosed that it has created a designated email account and dedicated a section of the state’s website for residents to report cases of police brutality. Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, disclosed the development in a statement on … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde The family of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed the death of the Governor’s mother. DAILY POST gathered that Makinde’s mother died on Thursday. Read Also: Suspected Cultists Set Ablaze Police Post In Akwa Ibom The family has, however, confirmed the death of the deceased. The family said that members … Read more
Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has refuted the allegation that he orchestrated the attack on ex-governor of Ekiti, Ayo Fayose,fayos at a rally by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state. The governor warned Fayose to stop distracting him. As Fayose walked towards the podium at the PDP campaign ground in Ondo, on … Read more
Ingenuity Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his boss is running the affairs of the state with ingenuity Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his boss is running the affairs of the state with ingenuity to deliver incisive governance. A statement issued … Read more
Says governor does not have power to meddle in local politics Former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has told governor of Oyo, Seyi Makinde to desist from interfering in the affairs of the party in the state. The ex-governor said this at a meeting of the party’s south-west stalwarts in Abeokuta, Ogun capital on Wednesday. … Read more
Wife of Lamidi Adedibu, the late political godfather in Oyo state, Abosede Adedibu, says her husband dedicated his life to the service of the Oyo people. . Speaking when she featured in a programme on Space FM 90.1 on Tuesday, Abosede said his husband deserves to be Immortalise for his remarkable and impactful contribution to … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated his commitment to provision of adequate security for residents of the state. Makinde gave the assurance when he addressed chairpersons of the 68 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas in the state, at a meeting held inside the House of Chiefs Secretariat, Ibadan on Wednesday. Makinde … Read more
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has directed caretaker chairmen across the 33 Local Government Areas and the 35 Local Council Development Areas to set up security committees to tackle insecurity. Makinde gave the directive at a meeting with the caretaker chairmen in Ibadan. Read Also: Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, August 27th, … Read more