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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…
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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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Makinde and Kwankwaso hold closed-door meeting in Ibadan against 2027
Former presidential candidate and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Tuesday, February 24, held a closed-door…
Atiku, Makinde Hold Closed-Door Meeting With IBB in Minna
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde are currently in a closed-door meeting with former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi…
“₦2.9bn Wasted” — Oyo APC Accuses Makinde of Squandering Billions on State’s 50th Anniversary
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of allegedly squandering ₦2.9 billion on the recently held…
“You’re a Vagabond!” — Seyi Makinde Blasts Wike Over Comments on Oyo PDP, Drops Heavy Yoruba Proverb
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has fired back strongly at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following his recent comments…
Makinde Reflects on Bola Ige’s Free Education Legacy as Oyo Marks 50 Years of Statehood
Governor Seyi Makinde has linked his personal educational journey and current policy direction to the legacy of late Chief Bola Ige, stating that he…
Makinde Contrasts Tinubu and Buhari Leadership Styles, Raises Concerns Over Tax Reform Process
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has publicly contrasted the leadership approach of President Bola Tinubu with that of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, arguing…
Makinde Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints New Oyo SSG, Names Commissioner-Designate
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a cabinet reshuffle, relieving the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, of her…
Wike Berates Makinde for Addressing Him as “Wike,” Calls It Disrespectful
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for referring to him by his first name,…
Wike Says Makinde’s Anger Stems From Missing Ministerial Slot Under Tinubu
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has alleged that the root of his ongoing disagreement with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde,…