Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that Oyo State will never be Chibok. This comes after social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) led a protest over rising insecurity and kidnappings in the state. Vowing that the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area will be rescued safely, Makinde insisted that ...

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Governor Seyi Makinde over his comments on the security situation in the state. The party recently had its say via a press statement by its spokesman, Olawale Sadare, and Nigerians have been reacting. Faulting Makinde’s claim that he ...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has renewed calls for the creation of state police. This comes following the abduction of teachers and students at three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Insisting that the incident has made life difficult for both him and the state, Makinde urged ...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has allayed the fears of abducted teachers’ and students’ family members. He recently assured that his government is making serious efforts to secure their release. Speaking while receiving the state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, alongside other Muslim faithful at his private residence in Ikolaba, Ibadan, ...

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that his government will not surrender to terror. This comes following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, and Nigerians have been reacting. Confirming that the government is prepared to listen to the demands of the ...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in the Oriire area of the state. He recently revealed that the exact number of missing pupils is still being determined, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking while addressing journalists on the ...

Governor Seyi Makinde is set to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday, 14 May. The declaration is set to happen during a major political rally scheduled to be held at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026”, will serve as the official ...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his vision of a more united, secure and productive Nigeria. He recently had his say after a closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, his two-hour long private meeting with Governor ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of being responsible for rising political tension and any potential violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. This comes after Makinde was blasted for addressing the national summit of All Opposition Political Party Leaders ...

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde unworthy of his office. Recall that Makinde recently addressed the national summit of All Opposition Political Party Leaders on Saturday, warning against what he called a dangerous consolidation of legislative power under a single party. “Operation Wetie” ...

Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed concern over the future of democracy in Nigeria. He recently had his say in a newsletter titled “The business of governance,” and Nigerians have been reacting. Warning that Nigeria is devolving into a one-party state, he noted that those opposed to Nigeria devolving into a ...

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. He recently declared that the Governor has entered a political battle he lacks the capacity to finish, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking at the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has come out to say that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are not worried about the party’s shrinking number of governors. He recently had his say while speaking in Abuja during an expanded meeting of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT). According to ...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity and religious harmony as the 2026 Ramadan and Lenten seasons begin. He recently had his say via his goodwill message to Muslims and Christians marking the commencement of the fasting periods. According to him, he can only encourage adherents ...

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed details of what transpired during the recent meeting between Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and Atiku Abubakar in Minna, Niger State. He recently had his say via a press statement issued on his verified X account, titled “Between Atiku and Makinde, ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, Southwest Zone, has hailed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for rescuing the party from aggressors. He recently revealed that Makinde has done well to ward off those who were determined to hold the largest opposition party by the jugular. Speaking via a press statement in Ado ...

The Oyo State Government has given a 7-day ultimatum to all commercial motorcycle/tricycle operators in the state to embrace the new digital registration and reflective jacket policy. The state recently urged all commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators to comply with the new regulations. Speaking in Ibadan while meeting with representatives ...

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said that the frequent defection of politicians across parties in Nigeria is due to a lack of genuine political ideology in the country’s political system. He recently revealed that the absence of ideological distinction among political parties is one of the major weaknesses of ...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party not to lose hope over the recent wave of defections. He recently assured them that the party’s current challenges are only temporary and that victory lies ahead. Speaking during the inauguration of the PDP National Convention Transportation ...

The 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has urged President Bola Tinubu to create Ibadan State. He recently appealed to BAT to make Ibadan state a reality for his people before 2027, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking after his installation and receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi ...