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Makinde Warns Oyo Traditional Rulers Against Politics Ahead of 2027 Elections
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned traditional rulers across the state against openly participating in partisan politics ahead of…
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Millions of Nigerians Remain Trapped In Poverty Despite Hard Work, Makinde Says
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed concern over the number of Nigerians who remain trapped in poverty despite working…
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Makinde Reveals Why Nigeria’s Petrol Subsidy Debate Is Focused on the Wrong Question
Oyo State Governor and African People’s Movement presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has said Nigeria’s ongoing debate over petrol subsidy is focused on the wrong…
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Makinde Slams Tinubu Government Over Exclusion From Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road Flag-Off
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has criticised the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu over his exclusion from the official flag-off of the…
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2027: Makinde Unveils ‘Reset Agenda’, Promises to Put Nigerians Before Politics
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said his campaign for the 2027 presidential election will focus on resetting Nigeria and putting the interests of…
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Makinde Declares August 20 Public Holiday for Isese Day in Oyo
The Oyo State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to commemorate Isese Day and celebrate the cultural and traditional heritage…
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‘They Said I Planned The Kidnap’ – Makinde Speaks On Oriire School Abduction
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that he was accused by some individuals of orchestrating the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire…
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Makinde Begins Annual Leave August 10, Deputy Governor To Take Charge
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave, with Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal set…
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Oyo APC Describes Makinde’s UN Appeal As Shameful, Lists Fresh Allegations Against Governor
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations (UN) investigation…
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Senate Slams Makinde Over UN Probe Call, Says Oyo Governor Is Trivialising School Abduction
The Nigerian Senate has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for calling on the United Nations (UN) to investigate the abduction of pupils and…
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Makinde’s UN Probe Call Sparks Fresh Clash With Presidency After Oyo School Rescue
The successful rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has brought relief to Nigerians…
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Makinde Calls On UN To Investigate Oyo Schoolchildren Abduction After Rescue Of Victims
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the United Nations (UN) and international human rights organisations to investigate the abduction of pupils and…
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BREAKING: Makinde Imposes 16-Hour Curfew In 10 Oyo LGAs Over Kidnapped Students Crisis
Governor Seyi Makinde has imposed a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas in Oyo State following growing security concerns linked to the activities…
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“I Can Sacrifice Myself” – Makinde Speaks As VeryDarkMan Leads Protest Over Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is willing to put his own life on the line if it would guarantee the…
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Oyo Declares Tuesday Public Holiday To Mark Islamic New Year 1448AH
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared Tuesday, June 17, 2026, a work-free day across the state to commemorate the Islamic New Year, Hijrah…
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Makinde Reveals Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren And Teachers Are Being Held Inside Old Oyo National Park
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that the schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area are being held…
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Makinde Restricts Okada Operations At Night As Oyo Strengthens Security Measures
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a statewide restriction on the operations of commercial motorcycle riders, popularly known as okada operators, as part…
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Makinde Says Lack Of Control Over Security Agencies Limits Fight Against Insecurity
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the federal control of security agencies has limited his ability to effectively tackle insecurity and kidnapping incidents…
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Makinde Signs Executive Order Regulating Security Groups In Oyo
Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 1 of 2026 aimed at regulating associations, organisations, and groups offering security and allied services across Oyo…
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Makinde-Backed PDP Faction, APM Sign Alliance Ahead Of 2027 Elections
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Seyi Makinde has entered into a political alliance with the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, ahead…