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(Published by the Sunday Tribune, January 12, 2025) In a viral video, Professor Wande Abimbola, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, and the Awise of Yorubaland – head of all Ifa oracle diviners – threw a bombshell. In it, he affirmed that the Oyo State government contacted him on the divination process leading to the nomination of a new Aláàfin of Oyo. Abimbola, who hails from Oyo town, would seem to have ignited a major earthquake which struck Yorubaland and its system of choosing kings. In its strike, the earthquake disemboweled dirt and…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, launched Southwest CNG buses, facilitated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State Council, in collaboration with the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the union. During the unveiling of 10 buses at the NLC’s secretariat, Agodi GRA, Governor Makinde, who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, stated that the CNG buses would improve transportation in the state. He added that the launch of the CNG buses in Oyo State iis a significant step in the right direction for the state’s workers and residents. While appreciating the Oyo NLC for…

Oyo state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has charged the military to flush out bandits out of the state. Governor Makinde made this charge on Friday at Oja’ba Central Mosque during the Jumat Service to commemorate the Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2025. Recall that Governor Makinde, in his remarks on Monday at the 2025 Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, stated that there was information that some bandits are currently residing in villages near Fashola. Governor Makinde who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Adebayo Lawal at the Jumat Service described the Armed Remembrance…

A new Alaafin of Oyo has been formally approved by Governor Seyi Makinde. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo State. According to the commissioner, a statement to this effect has been issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, who said that the announcement has put to rest, all the socio and legal bickerings that have ensued since the demise of…

Governor Seyi Makinde is leaving lasting legacies that will ensure functionality of government Institutions for sustainable developmental programs of government. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this while playing host in his office to the management of a new radio Station in Ibadan, Melody 100.7FM Prince Oyelade said the focus of the Seyi Makinde administration in the last five years is to empower and entrench government Institutions such that they will be more powerful than those who established them in the first place. The commissioner said institutions such as the Oyo State Anti-corruption Agency (OYACA),…

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has sent his condolences to Oba Khalid Olabisi, the Okere of Sakiland, for the loss of one of his wives, Olori Waliyat Abimbola, describing it a painful loss. In his condolence message on Tuesday, the Deputy Governor, who noted that he was shocked to learn of Olori Waliyat’s passing, prayed Allah to give the monarch and his family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. “Allah is the giveth and the taketh, the Deputy Governor said, describing Olori Waliyat as a kindhearted person who is loved by everyone for…

Hon. Najeem Omirinde, former Chairman OyoRUWASSA , has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Olori Alhaja Waliyat Olabisi, the beloved wife of His Royal Majesty, Oba Halid Olabisi Ilugbemidepo, the Okere of Saki. In a condolence statement, Hon. Omirinde described Olori Waliyat Olabisi as a pillar of strength and grace, whose contributions to the progress of the Saki Kingdom, stating that commitments and support for the Kabiyesi will always be remembered. “The loss of Olori Waliyat Olabisi is not only a loss to the royal household but to the entire Saki community and Oyo State. She was a…

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has charged the Nigerian Military to intensify its efforts in 2025 to combat terrorism, kidnapp ing, armed banditry, and other security threats that could hinder the country’s economic development. The Governor made this call during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Base Sociocultural Activities (BASA) and Veterans’ Parley of the 655 Nigerian Air Force Station in Ibadan. Represented by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Governor Makinde reflected on 2024 as a successful year, expressing appreciation for the military’s pivotal role in maintaining peace and security in the state throughout…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has promised to review pensioners’ wages and gratuities, clear the backlog of arrears and revisit the Contributory Pension Scheme in the state. He also vowed to get rid of banditry and other crimes, charging traditional rulers to oversee and exercise authority in their domains with a view to helping the government improve security in the state. Governor Makinde made these remarks at the 2025 Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, the 6th edition since 2019, held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor commended the state’s workforce and the labour union leaders for their support and…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed his condolences to Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on the demise of the Secretary to Ondo State Government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi. Makinde, in a statement on Saturday, described the death of Mr Oluwatuyi as painful and shocking. The governor, who also condoled with Ondo State Government, the family of the late SSG as well as the people of the state, prayed that God would grant them the fortitude to bear the loss. Makinde said, “I commiserate with Ondo State governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on the unfortunate death of the Secretary to…