Tag: Seyi Makinde

Oyo APC chieftain David Oluokun accuses Makinde of abandoning governance for ‘Dead-on-Arrival’ presidential ambition

Politics Omolola Akinyemi -
The Oyo State APC Peace Advocates Publicity Secretary, Elder David Oluokun, has criticised Governor Seyi Makinde over his reported...

From Ajimobi’s multi-billion-dollar BCOS Media city to Lere Adigun GRA: How Makinde administration lost the plot

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BCOS MEDIA CITY IN THE ABYSS In May 2018, Vanguard published a story that captured what could have become one of the most ambitious economic transformations ever conceived for the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS). The headline was striking: “With Ooni’s support, we want to turn Ibadan into the Yoruba multi-billion-dollar media, entertainment hub.” […]

Oyo Govt denies payment of ransome to kidnappers, dismisses viral claims as false

Crime Emmanuel -
Oyo Govt Denies Payment of Ransome to Kidnappers following reports circulating on social media alleging that the state government...

Chieftaincy vs Politics: Legal clarity emerges as Ibadan Obas controversy deepens

News Damilola Bayonle -
A fresh legal perspective has entered the ongoing debate surrounding the elevation of Ibadan high chiefs to Obaship, as...

Crowning Obas in absentia: Why Oyo’s decision is stirring legal and cultural concerns

Culture Damilola Bayonle -
The Oyo State Government’s decision to proceed with a historic coronation ceremony in Ibadan—despite the absence of the principal...

Oyo’s absentia coronation of Senator Sarafadeen Alli sparks legal, cultural debate in Ibadan

News Damilola Bayonle -
The Oyo State Government has carried out the coronation of three Ibadan High Chiefs as crown-wearing Obas in a...

Power shift in Nigeria: Oyo state launches electricity market regulator to boost supply

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s power sector reforms are entering a new phase at the subnational level, as states begin to assert regulatory...

Atiku camp slams Fayose, insists Makinde’s visit to IBB, not about 2027 VP slot

Politics Damilola Bayonle -
Makinde’s visit to IBB not about VP slot – Atiku’s aide Fresh political tensions erupted on Thursday as the camp...

Makinde delivers 316 community projects across Oyo, boosts schools, healthcare, water access

Economy Damilola Bayonle -
Makinde completed 316 projects across Oyo communities – Official The Oyo State Government has disclosed that no fewer than 316...

‘We Are Nigeria’s Problem’ — Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Pray for Political Leaders

News Damilola Bayonle -
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to pray for their political leaders, admitting...

Oyo state N892bn 2026 appropriation: Makinde signs landmark budget to transform lives

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Ibadan – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to sign the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N892bn into law...

Ibadan airport reopening: Makinde secures NCAA clearance as flights resume in Oyo

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The long-awaited Ibadan Airport reopening has officially become a reality, marking a major milestone in Oyo State’s infrastructure renewal...