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Jubilation As Lekan Balogun Gets Staff Of Office As 42nd Olubadan (Photos)

Florence Cornelius Mar 11, 2022 0

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has on Friday, March 11 handed the staff of office to new Olubadan, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun Ali Okunmade II as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan. Presenting the Staff of Office during the new monarch’s…

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Just In: Gov. Seyi Makinde Approves Appointment Of Senator Lekan Balogun As 42nd Olubadan Of…

Amirah Kuale Feb 14, 2022 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has on Monday approved the appointment of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Recall that the position of Olubadan of Ibadan land became vacant on Sunday 2nd January this year due …

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Breaking: Olubadan-In-Council Declares Lekan Balogun As Next Olubadan

Florence Cornelius Jan 15, 2022 0

Olubadan-in-Council, a conclave of Ibadan High Chiefs, also known as kingmakers, have on Saturday collectively declared Senator Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan. The announcement follows the death of Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje…

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Ladoja Absent As King Makers Endorse Lekan Balogun As Next Olubadan

Edna Wande Jan 5, 2022 0

Amid the crisis surrounding the stool of the Olubadan, 10 out of 11 Olubadan in council have on Wednesday endorsed the appointment of Lekan Balogun as the next ruler of the ancient city. At the meeting which was held in Mapo hall,…

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Oyo Govt Uncovers 41 Ghost Workers, 341 With Irregular Records

Edna Wande Jul 21, 2021 0

Oyo State Government has on Wednesday said that it has uncovered 41 ghost workers in the state. The government revealed that all the 41 ghost workers would be removed from its payroll, adding that it also discovered 341 workers with…

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Governor Makinde Dissolves Cabinet

Edna Wande Jun 30, 2021 0

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has announced the dissolution of the state’s Executive Council including Chief of Staff (CoS) and 17 Commissioners. The Cabinet was constituted on August 14, 2019, following Makinde’s victory in the March…

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Oyo Govt Begins Relocation Of Beggars To Resettlement Centre

Edna Wande Jun 15, 2021 0

Oyo State Government has begun relocation of beggars from Jemibewon Road, Sabo area of Ibadan to newly built Akinyele Resettlement Centre at outskirts of the state capital. The evacuation process, which started months ago, formally…

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Igangan Attack: Makinde Visits Community, Promises To End Insecurity

Edna Wande Jun 9, 2021 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has on Tuesday evening visited Igangan community in Ibarapa area to check the level of destruction carried out by the gunmen who attacked the town on Sunday morning. Makinde, who visited the community…

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Many Feared Killed, Properties Razed As Suspected Herdsmen Invade Igangan (Graphic Videos)

Amirah Kuale Jun 6, 2021 0

Many people have on Sunday been reportedly killed with properties burnt by suspected killer herdsmen in Igangan community, Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Although the police are yet to confirm the number of deaths,…

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Makinde Announces 25% Reduction In LAUTECH Fees

Edna Wande Jun 2, 2021 0

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a 25 percent reduction in the tuition fees payable by students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). The governor made the announcement on Tuesday during an interaction…

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Makinde’s Candidate, Taofeek Arapaja Emerges South-West PDP Vice Chairman

Edna Wande Apr 12, 2021 0

Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, candidate backed by the camp of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has emerged as the new South-West Zonal Vice Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party on Monday. Arapaja polled 343 votes to defeat Dr Eddy…

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Insecurity: South-West Governors Ban Open Grazing After Meeting With Miyetti Allah

Edna Wande Jan 25, 2021 0

Governors of the South-West states in Nigeria have banned all forms of open grazing by herdsmen in the region amid increasing cases of banditry and kidnapping. The governors took the decision following a meeting with leadership of…

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Allegations Against Amotekun Under Probe, Says Makinde

Edna Wande Jan 8, 2021 0

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said his administration is probing the alleged high-handedness of some members of Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun. In a statement issued on his official Twitter…

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Oyo Govt Rescinds Decision, Permits Crossover Service

Edna Wande Dec 30, 2020 0

Oyo state government has rescinded its previous decision that disallowed crossover services in the state. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, Governor Seyi Makinde stated that the 12 am to 4 am…

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Gov Makinde Confirms Killing Of EndSARS Protester In Ogbomosho, Says Investigation Is Ongoing

Amirah Kuale Oct 10, 2020 0

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has on Saturday confirmed the death of Jimoh Isiaka, one of the EndSARS protesters in Ogbomosho, a town in the state. According to photos and videos shared via social media, the young was shot dead by…

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