Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that while Nigeria’s political space is abuzz with recent defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the real defection that matters to Nigerians, the defection of hunger and hardship has not yet occurred. Makinde stated this in his bi-monthly newsletter released on…
Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration has successfully developed the state’s sports economy over the past six years through deliberate policies and investments. Speaking on Saturday at the opening of the 81st Annual General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), held at the Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University College Hospital, Ibadan,…
The chairman of Oyo State council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Kayode Martins, has described Governor Seyi Makinde as a God-sent man not just to Oyo State workers but to the people of the state as a whole. Martins, who stated this during an interview with The People’s Verdict, premised his submission on…
The Oyo State Government has dismissed claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration recently secured a ₦300 billion “fresh loan,” describing the allegation as false, misleading, and a sign of “ignorance and absentee lawmaking.” In a statement issued on Thursday, the government clarified that what the Oyo State House of…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to exploring modern technologies to improve and transform agricultural practices in the state. Governor Makinde, who spoke through the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, stated this on Monday, while receiving, on a courtesy visit, Chinese investors from China Overseas Engineering Group Co. Limited at…
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured Nigerians that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a viable and united political platform, committed to presenting a credible alternative to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde gave the assurance in Lagos on Thursday, while addressing journalists at the end of the PDP…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday donated a brand-new sport utility vehicle (SUV) to the Chairman of Fresh FM, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, in a gesture of solidarity following the recent fire incident at the station’s Music House headquarters in the Challenge area of Ibadan. The governor had on Saturday paid a courtesy visit…
In the heat of the 2019 election campaign, I had the rare privilege of attending a series of press briefings and media engagements addressed by Engineer Seyi Makinde at Omituntun House, Iwo Road, Ibadan. These sessions were coordinated by Alhaji Akeem Azeez, a colleague in the media industry. While most journalists focused on the political…
…As South-West PDP Leaders Reaffirm Loyalty to Party, Reject Coalition Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has dismissed concerns over an emerging political coalition, asserting that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a resilient and unshaken institution, especially in the South-West. Governor Makinde made the remarks on Friday after a meeting of the South-West PDP Caucus…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Ige Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has joined the league of nonagenarians as he marks his 90th birthday, drawing tributes and heartfelt felicitations from prominent personalities, including Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council. Governor…
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