August 3, 2025

Seyi Makinde

General Politics

Makinde Declares Loyalty to PDP, Dismisses Coalition Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he will remain a member of the party regardless of emerging political coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Makinde made this known on Friday during a crucial meeting of the Southwest PDP caucus held

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General

Governor Makinde: Making Nigeria Great Is a Collective Responsibility

Ibadan, Nigeria — June 2025Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emphasized the need for unity and shared responsibility among Nigerians to achieve national progress and greatness. Speaking during a public engagement in Ibadan, Governor Makinde declared that the task of building a prosperous and stable Nigeria cannot be left to government alone. He called on

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Health

Makinde, Mbah Urge Diaspora Doctors to Help Curb Medical Tourism

The Governors of Oyo and Enugu States, Seyi Makinde and Peter Mbah, respectively, have called on Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources toward reversing the growing trend of medical tourism. The appeal was made during a high-level dialogue with stakeholders in the health sector, where both governors stressed the

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“Eid al-Adha Eid festival Religion

Oyo Governor Hosts Muslim Leaders, Commends Peaceful Coexistence During Eid Visit

IBADAN – June 5, 2025 The Governor of Oyo State on Wednesday received Muslim leaders from across the state who paid him a courtesy visit following the Eid prayers, as part of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Welcoming the delegation at the Government House, the Governor expressed his appreciation for the visit and commended the peaceful coexistence

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General Politics

Oyo APC Warns PDP: Makinde’s Presidential Ambition Could Spell Doom for the Party

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has issued a stern warning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that any attempt to field Governor Seyi Makinde as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections would lead the party down a path of electoral failure and political irrelevance. The APC’s reaction came in

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General Politics

Makinde Pledges Neutrality in Traditional Rulership Process as New Alaafin of Oyo is Crowned

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to maintaining impartiality in the selection of traditional rulers, ensuring due process is followed at all times. Speaking during the coronation of Oba Abdulakeem Abimbola Owoade I as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo at Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo on Saturday, Makinde emphasized that

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Business

Governor Seyi Makinde to Overhaul Alesinloye Market Following Devastating Fire Incident –

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has announced plans to remodel the Alesinloye Market in Ibadan following the recent fire outbreak that ravaged sections of the market and destroyed goods worth millions of naira. During an on-site inspection of the affected area on Tuesday, Makinde expressed his disappointment that, despite the presence of a fire

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