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Former First Lady of Oyo State, Chief Mrs. Olayinka Mutiat Ladoja, has commiserated with the Executive governor of Oyo State Engr. Seyi Makinde and the entire Makinde family over the passing of Engr. Sunday Makinde, the governor’s elder brother. In a statement issued on Friday, Chief Mrs. Ladoja, a Board of Trustee Member ( BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party, described the late Engr. Sunday Makinde as a compassionate and supportive figure whose legacy of humility, kindness, and service will remain cherished by all who knew him. She noted the significant bond shared by the Makinde family and commended…

Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, over the loss of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde, who died on Friday, January 24 at the age of 65 years. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday, Governor Abiodun said the forum was saddened to learn of the sudden death of the deceased, adding that the loss of a sibling is always a painful development that is difficult to bear. He, however, urged the Oyo State Governor to…

It is more than rolling on a rollercoaster for me as a pensioner in Oyo State. I got slightly above ×2 of what l had been collecting monthly.This is not a small amount as l retired on GL 17 Step 9. I reliably learnt that this is the amount l will henceforth be collecting monthly. Also that pensioners, whose pensions had been very low got ×3 ×4. Kudos to our God sent amiable governor who had been consistently consistent in his promise of payments of salaries and pensions by or before 25th of the month. This had never failed…

Oyo State Government, yesterday, dropped a total sum of ₦12 billion in the pockets of the state government workers, signifying the largest tranche of monthly salaries and wages in Southwest Nigeria. Though Lagos State pays ₦85,000 minimum wage but has less workforce than Oyo which boasts of over 130,000 workers. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the ₦12 billion paid yesterday is a result of promise kept by Governor Seyi Makinde on the ₦80,000 minimum wage for the State workers from January 1, 2025. One of the implications of the new wage…

The Director General of the Oyo State Investment and Public-Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), Mr. Tilewa Folami, has expressed deep sympathy over the demise of Engr. Sunday Makinde, the elder brother of Governor Seyi Makinde. In a statement issued on Friday, Mr. Folami described the passing of Engr. Sunday Makinde as a profound loss to the Makinde family and the state as a whole. He remarked that the late Engr. Sunday Makinde played a vital role in nurturing the values of humility, diligence, and service that the Makinde family is known for. “I am deeply saddened by the news of…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reassured the officers, soldiers and families of 2 Division Nigerian Army that his administration remained committed to promoting the already existing cordial civil-military relationship to a greater level for the betterment of the good people of Oyo State. He stated this on Friday while speaking at the 2024 West African Social Activities held at Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, stated that the impact of the achievements of the Nigerian Army during this period has added greater values, respect, honour and dignity to…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of board chairpersons and chief executive officers for 42 federal organisations, alongside the secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration and Prisons Services. The president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement on Friday, saying all appointments take immediate effect. “The President has also appointed a new Managing Director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a Director-General for the National Board for Technology Incubation. I present news like rap music to keep young people informed – Joshua Gapsiso0:12 / 1:00 “President Tinubu directs the…

The death has occurred of Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. He was aged 65 years. He died on Friday, January 24, 2025. Announcing the passing in a message, a brother of the deceased, who is also the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, wrote, “With a heavy heart, I announce the passage of my older brother, Engr Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday 24th of January 2025. “His sudden death occurred in his Ibadan residence at 3.20am today, Friday 24th January 2025…

Republican Congressman Andy Ogles introduced a House Joint Resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to allow a President to be elected for up to but no more than three terms. The language of the proposed amendment reads as follows: ‘‘No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times, nor be elected to any additional term after being elected to two consecutive terms, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has felicitated the First Babaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaji Yekeen Abass, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In his heartfelt congratulations on Thursday, the Deputy Governor praised Abass for his astute leadership and comprehensive management of the market. He equally lauded his philanthropic gestures, and unwavering dedication to the development of Oyo State. Barr. Lawal expressed delight at Abass’s tenacity, fortitude, and resolve, which had contributed to his success in the business sector. He urged him to keep making contributions to the State’s prominence in the business world and…