Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde is yet to pick his preferred candidate ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, contrary to insinuations. His Chief Press Secretary, who doubles as the Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju made this declaration while speaking with Newsmen Thursday morning. Newsmen reports that rumour surfaced yesterday night that the…
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum. Newsmen reports that the forum, in a statement, congratulated Makinde on his emergence, describing his appointment as a recognition of his consistent leadership, commitment to democratic governance and contributions to national development. It…
There are strong indications that Oyo residents may have to wait a little longer to know the governorship candidate that Governor Seyi Makinde will support ahead of the 2027 election. The governor said he would unveil his preferred candidate before the end of the first week of May, as political activities intensify across the state….
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose renewed his allegation that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is plotting to remove the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Rashidi Ladoja, despite earlier denials by the state government and the palace. Fayose, in a statement posted on his official social media account, alleged, “Those who are still in doubt, Governor…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, have rejected claims that there is a plan to remove the monarch from his position. Newsmen reports that that the claims were made by former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, who wrote on social media that he heard there was a move by the…
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that Governor Seyi Makinde and his supporters have agreed on a date to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Newsmen reports that the party made these allegations in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Olawale Sadare, on Thursday, stating that Makinde…
By Adebayo Yusuf Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has equally approved 10,000 naira transport allowance to retirees, as a way to cushion the effects of the recent hike in petroleum price. Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Oyo state council, Comrade Olusegun Abatan made this known in an interview with Pensioners FM Correspondent. According to…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A Nigerian professional group in the Diaspora, the Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has praised Governor Seyi Makinde for his achievements in office as Oyo State marked its 50th anniversary, describing his leadership as transformational and people-centered. In a statement issued after the week-long golden jubilee celebrations, OID said the anniversary…
By Adebayo Yusuf The labour unions in Oyo state have appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for his worker-friendly policies. The unions including Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and Joint Negotiating Council made this known in a statement by Oyo NLC Secretary, Comrade Adebayo Aribatise. According to the statement, the unions commended Governor Makinde for increasing…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo state council has felicitated Governor Seyi Makinde on the occasion of his 58th birthday. The union’s Chairman, Comrade James Osuntade and Secretary, Comrade Olusegun Abatan made this known in a statement. According to the statement, the union appreciated Governor Makinde’s selfless service to the welfare of…