The Commandant of Oyo State Security Network Agency, code-named ‘Operation Amotekun’, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd), has said there were no clashes between his men and members of Miyetti Allah in Ibarapa and Oke Ogun areas of Oyo State. He said instead, Amotekun and Miyetti Allah are in joint operation to tackle kidnappers. Olayanju said his […]
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says corps created to enhance security of residents Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday declared that his government is already investigating the alleged highhandedness of some Amotekun corps members, promising to address the issues squarely in the interest of the security and well-being of residents of the state. He reassured the residents of the […]
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Oyo State Government has permitted cross-over service in the state. A statement by Governor Seyi Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, stated that the 12 am to 4 am curfew earlier imposed on states by the Federal Government has been lifted. The state task force on COVID-19 had earlier called on Christian Association of […]
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday recounted how he missed the opportunity of a last moment with his late mother, Mrs Abigail Makinde. He said the news of of his mother,s death was still a shock for him to bear, in a tribute at the service of songs held at The Arcade of the […]
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Governor Seyi Makinde (second left) and others, during the passing-out ceremony of 1,500 pioneer corps of the State Security Network Agency, code-named Amotekun, at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo…yesterday. PHOTO: NAJEEM RAHEEM To present 2021 budget to House of Assembly next Monday Oyo plans payment of gratuity to post-2019 retirees Increases monthly allocation to […]
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde (second right); Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Leye Oyebade (right); the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji (second left) and representative of Soun of Ogbomoso, Chief James Oyetunji, during a meeting with the traditional rulers, local council chairmen and religious leaders on security […]
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has directed schools in Ibadan, the state capital, to resume academic activities today (Monday). The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology in the state, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, gave the indication in a statement issued on Sunday. The statement reads in part, “Governor Seyi Makinde directed the closure of schools in […]
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Oyo State has directed schools in Ibadan to resume normal academic activities from Monday. Governor Seyi Makinde gave the directive through the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, on Sunday. He said the new directive followed review of the situation in Ibadan metropolis, expressing appreciation to youths who have been cooperating with security […]
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the closure of all private and public schools in the state following widespread violence that has marred the ongoing #EndSARS protests against police brutality and extrajudicial killings. He said the order was effective Wednesday, October 21, 2020. The governor made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday. States […]
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As Deji commiserates with governor over mother’s death Oyo lawmaker urges Buhari to set up youth employment benefits fund Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has described Akure people as some of the most upright, bold and honest individuals in Yoruba land and the nation at large. He stated this yesterday when he received a delegation […]
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