Category: Oyo State

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Governor Seyi Makinde on Wednesday said his administration had put in place policies, infrastructure and economic enablers that would position Oyo State as the tourism hub of South-West Nigeria and one of the country’s leading tourism destinations. Makinde stated this at the International Tourism Summit Oyo State 2026 held at […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, may formally declare his presidential ambition during a rally billed for the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state, on Thursday. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026,” is expected to serve as the official launch of Makinde’s anticipated 2027 presidential bid, alongside the […]

Adebayo Adelabu declares ambition in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Tuesday. Photo Credit: NAN Agency Report A former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, who is an All Progressive Congress governorship aspirant in Oyo State, has promised a “Rebirth Agenda” if elected in the 2027 general election. He stated this on Tuesday in Ibadan […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday elevated 14 High Chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas with the presentation of Staffs of Office and Instruments of Office. The state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, presented the Staffs of Office and Instruments of Office on behalf of Makinde at a colourful […]

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade. Credit: Palace Media Two prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State — the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Olaoye Ghandi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade — were conspicuously absent as Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the 50th anniversary of the state on Monday. Family members of former governors, traditional […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has described it Governor Ademola Adeleke as excessively jittery and restless following the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji as the party’s governorship candidate in a consensus primary held on Saturday, 13th December 2025, in Osogbo. According to Kola Olabisi, Director of Media and […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to do everything possible to transform markets across the state and ensure that traders can carry out their businesses in safe and secure spaces. The governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, stated this on Monday during the commissioning of the Omituntun […]

Mrs. Adebiyi (middle), flanked by Commissioner for Lands, Mr. Akin-Funmilayo Williams, others  Oyo State Government through its New Towns and Cities Development Authority (OYNTCDA), has pledged to build people-centred smart cities driven by innovation, technology, and inclusiveness. Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on the Oyo State New Towns and Cities Development Authority (OYNTCDA), Mrs. […]