The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has overturned the suspension of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State, declaring the action taken by Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019 as unlawful. Governor Makinde had, on May 31, 2019, proscribed the activities of the NURTW in the state, citing a…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has raised the salaries of 67 security guards at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital from N18,800 to N80,000 following their emotional appeal during his visit to the facility. During an interactive session at the hospital recently, one of the guards narrated their struggles. He also spoke…
With deep joy and a spirit of party unity, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide warmly appreciates His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the growth and progress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and beyond. Hon. Comforter also extends profound gratitude to the PDP Electoral Committee from…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will remain in office beyond 2027 in the state, while it will also reclaim the presidency and win massively in the next general elections. Makinde stated this on Monday at the Oyo State PDP State Congress, citing the party’s respect for internal…
Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde, yesterday rewarded Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets with the sum of $15,000, after the two-time World Cup runners-up defeated their Rwandan counterparts 4-0 in a 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. Goals by Precious Oscar, Tumininu Adeshina, Janet Akekoromowei and Alaba Olabiyi steered…
Life is a journey full of twists and turns; no one knows tomorrow except the Almighty God. The photographs above capture not just moments but destiny itself. Back in 2019, during one of the most defining moments in Oyo State politics, Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, former Governor of Oyo State, rallied support for Engr. Seyi…
Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS) has begun constructing a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station, aligning with Governor Seyi Makinde’s initiative to enhance energy security and reduce fuel costs. During an inspection of ongoing renovations and construction projects at PTS on Thursday, the Sole Administrator, Hon. Dikko Salami revealed plans to increase the number of…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has been described as a perfect presidential candidate for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2027. A chieftain of the party, Femi Babalola in an interview with Tribune Online in Ibadan on Tuesday, submitted that Makinde has all it takes to right the noticeable wrongs in the country, judging…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to step aside temporarily as he proceeds on a one-month leave starting Friday, August 29, 2025. In a letter read on the floor of the House of Assembly by Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin on Tuesday, Makinde notified lawmakers in line with Section 190(1) of the Constitution and handed over…
The Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS) is currently undergoing a remarkable facelift and remodeling, aimed at repositioning the agency for world-class service delivery. This development was disclosed to newsmen in Ibadan by the Chairman and Sole Administrator of PTS, Dr. Oladeji Ibraheem Salami (DIKKO), who noted that Governor Seyi Makinde’s visionary leadership and unwavering…