2027: Makinde Says He Is Ready to Work With Atiku or Peter Obi
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed active talks over a possible opposition alliance, saying he is willing to work with either Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi.
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Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Set for Burial in Ibadan Today
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Tragedy in Ibadan: Tanker Crushes Four Micra Cars
At least five people are feared dead after a runaway diesel tanker crushed four commercial Nissan Micra vehicles along the Iwo Road–Ojoo Expressway in Ibadan.
Oyo Declares Monday Work-Free Day for Teachers
Oyo State Government has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers to mark World Teachers’ Day.
Oyo Revises School Calendar Following NUT Strike, Sets July 6 Resumption
The Oyo State Government has revised the 2025/2026 academic calendar for public primary and secondary schools, directing schools to resume on Monday, July 6, 2026, following the suspension of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) strike. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology announced the adjustment in a circular dated July 2 and signed by…
Ibadan Explosion: Oyo Got ₦30bn, Not ₦50bn From FG — Makinde Aide
The Oyo State Government has clarified that it received ₦30 billion, not ₦50 billion, from the Federal Government following the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. The clarification came amid allegations by former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose. Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, made the clarification on Sunday. He described claims of a…
Fayose Releases Evidence of N50bn Given to Makinde by FG
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has released documents he described as evidence to support his claim that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde received N50bn from the Federal Government after the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. Fayose made the disclosure on Sunday, days after Makinde challenged him to provide proof of the allegation. He said he…
Makinde to Fayose: Prove I Collected ₦50bn From Tinubu
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has challenged former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, to prove his claim that he collected ₦50 billion from President Bola Tinubu. Makinde issued the challenge through his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, who described the allegation as false and irresponsible. According to the Oyo State Government, Fayose made the claim…
‘I Am Overqualified to Lead Nigeria’ — Gov Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that he possesses the experience and qualifications required to lead Nigeria at the highest level. He made the statement on Tuesday while fielding questions from selected journalists during a media parley in Ibadan, Oyo State. Makinde based his confidence on his background as an engineer and his years…