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Kingmakers protest as Makinde appoints new Alaafin

11 January 2025

Kingmakers in Oyo town, Oyo State, have protested the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo by Governor Seyi Makinde. Owoade’s appointment was announced on Friday in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, sparking controversy within traditional circles. Read Also: Makinde approves Owoade’s appointment as […]

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Makinde approves Owoade’s appointment as new Alaafin of Oyo

10 January 2025

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

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Fire guts Ibadan church

14 December 2024

A devastating fire engulfed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, Oyo State, last night, reportedly trapping several worshippers inside. Sources confirmed the incident occurred at about 9:30 pm at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in the Lagelu Local Government Area. Read Also: Fire razes Alaba Rago Market in Lagos Eyewitness accounts […]

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Patients rushed out as fire razes property worth millions of naira at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital

23 November 2024

A fire at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, destroyed property worth millions of naira.

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Makinde to present proposed 2025 budget Wednesday

12 November 2024

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, will on Wednesday present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly.

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PDP will do everything to fix Nigeria – Makinde

8 November 2024

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will do everything within its power to fix the country.

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Oyo State workers to get new minimum wage

7 November 2024

This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, where he noted that the technical committee set up by the government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation of the new salary scale. Oyelade said the new scale would be implemented as soon as […]

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Makinde returns from one-month leave, announces fresh appointments

9 September 2024

Makinde had last month embarked on one-month leave and handed over the leadership of the state to his deputy, Abdul-Raheem Lawal. The governor who resumed today  has announced more appointments. He appointed Engr. Akin Akinleye as his Executive Assistant on Sports Development.and  approved the appointments of members into three Boards. Makinde made these declarations via […]

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Five vehicles burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan

7 September 2024

There was pandemonium as a petrol-laden tanker exploded burning two articulated trucks, one 18-seater bus, two commercial cabs and three motorcycles in Iyana-Ajia, Egbeda area, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Reports say the tanker was said to be burning while other affected vehicles were turned to ashes. The incident was said to have occurred on […]

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Aseyin of Iseyin to represent Nigeria, Africa at Hollywood, African Prestigious Awards

7 September 2024

The monarch has been invited as a distinguished guest of honour for the event set to take place on October 27, 2024, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This year’s edition of the awards ceremony is themed ‘A Fusion of Cultures.’ As a proud representative of Nigeria and Africa, the monarch will […]

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