Makinde Sacks Commissioner Of Works, Swaps 2 Others

Gov. Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has relieved the Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja of his appointment. The governor, in a letter dated August 10, 2020, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, said the termination takes immediate effect. A statement by the Chief Press … Read more

Makinde Promised To Retrieve Looted N96bn During Ajimobi’s Reign

Gov. Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, promised to retrieve all stolen money during Ajimobi’s tenure. He said the allegedly stolen 96bn will be retrieved by the state administration. The statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Taiwo Adisa states that the governor said this on Wednesday at the commencement of the construction of the … Read more

‘You Can’t Tarnish My Husband’s Image’ — Ajimobi’s Wife Tells Oyo Governor, Makinde

Florence, widow of ex- Oyo Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has called out Governor Seyi Makinde and his government over the treated meted out toher husband in the last one month of his illness. The bereaved widow said her husband deserved better from the state government. EkoHotBlog had reported how Oyo State government said it was contacted … Read more

Ajimobi’s Burial: We Violated Oyo Law On Land Use — Seyi Makinde

Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, says his administration approval of former governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi, burial at his Oluyole Estate residence was against the established land use rule of the state. Ajimobi died last Thursday of multiple organ failure following complications from COVID-19 at First Cardiologist Consultant, Hospital in Lagos. He was … Read more

‘We’ve Lot Of Them In Other States’ — Reactions Trail Oyo “Ghost Worker” Scandal

Makinde Signs Amotekun Bill, Reads Riot Act To Kidnappers

The social media has been awash with different reactions over the payroll fraud that is rocking Oyo State government. Eko Hot Blog had reported how a permanent secretary in the state was fingered in ghost worker racketeer following an altercation on twitter between the son of the permanent secretary and a twitter user. Ayobami Agboola, … Read more

Allegations Of Payroll Fraud Rock Oyo State Government

Allegation of payroll fraud has been levelled against a Permanent Secretary at one of the ministries in Oyo State, under the administration of former governor, Abiola Ajimobi. Make No mistake about it, payroll fraud is another name for ghost workers racket. The allegations are thrust of a virtual confrontation which led to a heated argument … Read more

Gov Makinde Confirms 8 New COVID-19 Cases In Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday has confirmed six new COVID-19 cases. He announced via his twitter account that a doctor with the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan and an official of the Department of State Services (DSS) have tested positive for coronavirus in Oyo State. “We have started receiving results of pending COVID -19 confirmation … Read more

Coronavirus: Gov Makinde Announces New Date For Workers Resumption

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has postponed workers resumption date initially slated for the 20th April,2020 to the 27th April, 2020. The governor made the disclosure at a press briefing held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. Our reporter also confirmed that the Governor has promised to provide one million face mask for residents … Read more

CACOL Calls On ICPC To Investigate Former Oyo Gov. Ajimobi

-CACOL asks ICPC to investigate former Oyo state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi following allegations levelled against him by Governor. Seyi Makinde   – Governor Makinde said that the Former Governor Ajimobi carted away government owned vehicles – CACOL said that nowhere in public service that a Governor is allowed to gift public properties to close friends … Read more

Bandits In Trouble As IGP, S/West Govs, Leaders Meet

– Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu, will be visiting Ibadan, Oyo state today, Monday, September 2 – Adamu will be received by the state governor Seyi Makinde  – Their meeting would be based on finding a lasting solution to the security challenges facing the southwest states Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state will on … Read more

Makinde Sets Up 7-Man Committee To Probe LGs Account

Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday set up a 7-man committee to look into the account of Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Area (LCDAs) from January, 2018 to May 2019. Makinde asked the committee to submit its report within 6 weeks. The governor explained that the action became necessary due … Read more

Makinde Set To Probe Ajimobi Led Government- PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has disclosed that Governor Seyi Makinde will soon set up a commission to probe Abiola Ajimobi-led government. This was disclosed in a statement by the PDP’s Publicity Secretary in Oyo State, Engineer Akeem Olatunji, on Wednesday. He said this in reaction to APC’s allegation that Makinde had … Read more

Makinde Annuls Midterm Break In Oyo Schools

Seyi Makinde

The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has annulled mid-term break for public primary and secondary schools in the state. The Governor took this decision on the fact that students of public schools in the state had stayed out of their classrooms for several days as a result of recent industrial actions and public holidays. This … Read more