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Workers Day: Makinde Reiterates Commitment In Rewarding Diligence, Service

Workers Day: Makinde Reiterates Commitment In Rewarding Diligence, Service

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday reiterated the State Government’s commitment to rewarding diligence and service. In his speech at the 2025 Workers Day rally, held at the Main bowl of the Lekan Salami…

Man Commits Suicide In Ibadan

Man Commits Suicide In Ibadan

In the early hours of Monday, a yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man reportedly committed suicide in the L.Adisa area, Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State. According to a report, the deceased’s body was discovered in…

Fire Destroys MTN Booster Station In Oyo

Fire Destroys MTN Booster Station In Oyo

On Saturday, an MTN booster station located on the premises of the University of Ibadan (UI) Oyo State was reportedly gutted by fire. Saturday Telegraph gathered that the fire which broke out at the booster…

Makinde Holds Thanksgiving Service For Late Brother

Makinde Holds Thanksgiving Service For Late Brother

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, expressed gratitude to God as the family held a thanksgiving service in honour of his late elder brother, Sunday Makinde, at the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo, Ibadan. Reflecting…

Makinde Recounts How His Ambition To Join Army Failed

Makinde Recounts How His Ambition To Join Army Failed

The executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Friday revealed that despite all his efforts and ambition to join the military, he didn’t succeed. Governor Makinde who spoke at his late elder brother,…

Makinde Pays ₦80,000 Minimum Wage For Oyo Workers

Makinde Pays ₦80,000 Minimum Wage For Oyo Workers

The Oyo State Government under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde has disbursed the sum of ₦12 billion to state workers in fulfilment to the implementation of the ₦80,000 minimum wage effective January 1, 2025.…

Gov Makinde Loses Brother, Sunday Makinde

Gov Makinde Loses Brother, Sunday Makinde

On Friday, the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde announced the passing of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde. Announcing the tragic news, Governor Makinde in a statement issued by his  Special Adviser on Media,…

Ex-Oyo Lawmaker, Eesuola Is Dead

Ex-Oyo Lawmaker, Eesuola Is Dead

A former lawmaker in Oyo State, Hon. Hamid Babatunde Eesuola is dead. Eesuola, who served the Atiba State Constituency on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), died on Thursday, October 31 in Ibadan,…

AAC Blasts Makinde Over Comment On Who Will Succeed Him In 2027

AAC Blasts Makinde Over Comment On Who Will Succeed Him In 2027

The African Action Congress (AAC) has heavily criticized Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde for his assertion that he will influence the choice of his successor in the forthcoming 2027 gubernatorial election in the state. Speaking…

Ladoja Speaks On Obasanjo’s Role In His Impeachment

Ladoja Speaks On Obasanjo’s Role In His Impeachment

The former Governor of Oyo State,  Governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja on Saturday said the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo was the driving force behind his impeachment, dispelling the widely held belief that the…