…the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the presidential campaign organisation of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde rejected the intervention, with some questioning its sustainability and timing ahead of the 2027 elections. The Presidency, however, said the initiative was not a return to fuel subsidy, explaining that NNPC Li…

Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed joy over the release of prospective National Youth Service Corps members of Oyo State origin who were abducted in Imo State last Thursday. The government’s position was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made available to journalists i…

…APC, in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has described the presidential ambition of Governor Seyi Makinde of the state as “dead on arrival.” Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, made the declaration in a statement signed by the spokesman of his campaign organisation, Bisi Oladele. The statement was m…

…associations, civil society organisations and the media to support our appeal.” It urged Governor Seyi Makinde to personally intervene in the matter, saying an urgent resolution was necessary to prevent a disruption of academic activities, adding, “We seek dialogue, not confrontation. We seek implementation, not promis…

…56 days in captivity under harrowing conditions. He noted that following the incident, Governor Seyi Makinde set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry led by Justice (Prof.) Mojeed on July 31, adding that the report was submitted last week. The commissioner said the decision to set up the panel raised some curiosity at the ti…

…slain teachers and identify with affected learners. “Let me use this occasion to commend Governor Seyi Makinde, the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, Commissioner for Education, Segun Olayiwola, TESCOM Chairperson, Olubukola Oladipo, Special Adviser on Education Intervention, Suraj Tiamy and other stakeholders for their rol…

…sector and the advancement of teachers, building on the solid foundation laid by Governor Seyi Makinde if elected in the 2027 governorship election. Adekanmbi, in a statement issued by the state APM governorship Director of Communication/Spokesperson, Yinka Oladoyinbo, in Ibadan, the state capital, praised teachers for…

…the 2027 governorship election. The APM candidate also expressed support for Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, saying he believed the governor had the capacity to lead Nigeria at the national level. Babajide pointed to developments he attributed to Makinde’s administration, including waste management and internally gene…

…whose daughter was among those abducted, appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene urgently, lamenting that the reported ransom demand had left the families helpless. “The vehicle took off on Friday. They slept over around Onitsha. After taking off again around 4:00 am, after re…

…and the NYSC leadership to ensure an urgent and coordinated response. Oyelade said Governor Seyi Makinde had directed that all necessary resources be deployed to secure the safe return of the victims. According to the commissioner, the governor emphasised that the safety and well-being of every Oyo State indigene, both…

…to ensure that they were reunited with their families unharmed. Oyelade explained that Governor Seyi Makinde had directed that all necessary resources be deployed, emphasising that the safety and well-being of every indigene of the state, both within and outside its borders, remained a top priority. He said, “Our heart…

…Adebayo Lawal, on his assumption of office as acting governor of Oyo State, commending Governor Seyi Makinde for the seamless transfer of power. On security, the council commended Brigadier General Kunle Togun, held Primate Samson Ojoawo and Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, for their efforts towards protectin…

…Adeniran also said the council had the responsibility of mobilising support for Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential ambition in Oyo State. He urged the candidates to take the party’s campaign to every part of the state, saying the APM logo, candidates and campaign message must become familiar to voters at the grassroo…

…who called, who listened and rushed to help, I thank you. My profound gratitude goes to Governor Seyi Makinde. Most importantly, above all, to Chief Sunday Igboho, I thank you deeply. You are a true son of the Yoruba nation. Just as he always steps up, he did it again today.” Tani Olohun is an advocate of Isese and has…

…troops, a court battle over the stalled selection of a new Awujale, and protests over Governor Seyi Makinde’s exclusion from the flag-off of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road reconstruction, these are the major stories making headlines this morning. The developments span national security, politics, traditional institutions an…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says his campaign for the 2027 presidential election will focus on resetting Nigeria and putting Nigerians’ interests ahead of political, ethnic and religious considerations. Makinde said this in his latest newsletter, describing the 2027 campaign as an opportunity for Nigerians to discu…

…Fayose, has disclosed that he left the carcass of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State because he caused the problems of the party. Fayose disclosed that Makinde’s problems can be attributed to his inordinate ambition. Featuring on TVC’s Politics Tonight, Fayose recalled how Makinde…

…notable opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who are the presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria Democratic Congress respectively. President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressiv…

…President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election to its candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, claiming that Saturday’s Osun State governorship election was a sign of growing rejection of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The National Publicity Secretary of the APM, Mr Yusuf Abubakar, sta…

…Congress candidate Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, from campaigning in the state. He said such a restriction could not be legally enforced. According to him, Sections 39, 40, 41 and 42 of the 1999 Constitution guarantee citizens rights to freedom of expression, peac…

…the state government did not officially declare a public holiday for Isese Day in 2022, Governor Seyi Makinde later approved August 20 as Isese Day and declared a public holiday for it in 2023.2) LagosLike Oyo, Lagos began declaring a public holiday for the Isese Day in 2023.This was after the Lagos council of Obas and…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed allegations that his administration had a hand in the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. The governor made the remarks on Friday during the inauguration of a Judicial Commission of…

…West, Prince Akeem Babatunde Olukitibi. During the inspection, the delegation commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his administration’s sustained investment in road infrastructure. The team inspected the newly completed asphalt road linking Iseke, Ladindin, Ojongbodu and Isokun, a major infrastructure project spanning O…

…security operations through improved intelligence gathering and aerial surveillance. “Governor Seyi Makinde had, on July 18, 2026, confirmed that the aircraft arrived in Nigeria and were undergoing reassembly at the Nigerian Air Force’s hangar in Lagos. “The State Government had, about a week earlier, assured residents…

The Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC has declared that Governor Seyi Makinde cannot hide from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other anti-graft agencies. Thd party declared that the governor will be asked to account for all the monies received by his administration since 2019 a…