Tag: Makinde
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“Tinubu has never played down the interest of Yoruba land”- Makinde reveals
Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has joined the Yoruba social-cultural organization, Afenifere, in endorsing the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari come 2023. Makinde announced this today in Akure, Ondo State capital, when Tinubu visited the state to meet with the Afenifere…
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2023: I will only support Atiku if PDP ensures equity and fairness – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde on Saturday have reasons why he would not support the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar until the party ensured fairness. Recall that Makinde is a strong ally of the Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike who was maligned by the party after its presidential primaries.…
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AFCON Qualifier: Gov Makinde, others splash cash on U23 Eagles to defeat Tanzania
As a motivation for the under 23 Olympic Eagles Team to make Nigeria proud by defeating Tanzania, Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has announced the cash gift N10 million to the Nigerian team ahead of Saturday game.
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Mimiko reacts to report on betrayal, declares support for Wike over Ayu removal
Former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, has said he would not ditch the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, and other governors of the Peoples Democratic Party or abandon the agitation for regional equity within the party. The ex-governor stated this on Wednesday while rejecting his nomination as ‘Leader of Campaign’ following his purported nomination…
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PDP Crisis: Wike, Ortom, Makinde, two other govs snub campaign inauguration
The crisis engulfing Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, seems to be escalating as Governors in the camp of Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday snubbed the official inauguration of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council. The Governors include Samuel Ortom of Benue State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State; Okezie Ikpeazu of…
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What ‘ll determine the emergence of next Alaafin – Makinde
The emergence of next Alaafin of Oyo will be strictly based on the signed Alaafin Chieftaincy Declaration, Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has said. Makinde made this known on Saturday at the State Burial ceremony organised by the state government for the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo Town.
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New Alaafin of Oyo ‘ll emerge soon – Makinde
Oyo State Government has assured the people of Oyo Town that new Alaafin of Oyo would emerge soon, urging them to be patient. Gov. Seyi Makinde gave the assurance at the eighth day fidau/interdenominational prayer held in honour of the late Oba Adeyemi at the palace arcade in Oyo.
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Makinde gifts Olubadan-designate brand new SUV ahead of coronation
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday evening presented a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Olalekan Balogun, ahead of his coronation as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday. Mr Emmanuel Alawode, Chairman of Ibadan South-East Local Government, on behalf of the governor, presented the car’s key to the Olubadan-designate…
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Makinde approves date for installation of 42nd Olubadan
The Oyo State Government has approved March 11 as the date for installation ceremony of Sen. Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. This is contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Dr Bashir Olanrewaju. The letter was addressed to Balogun with the titled: “Installation…
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Osinbajo, Makinde, others to pay tributes to late Alao-Akala
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Gov. Seyi Makinde and other prominent Nigerians are among dignitaries expected at the ‘Day of Tributes’ in honour of the late former Oyo Governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala. A statement signed by Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan on behalf of the organisers in Ibadan on Sunday said that the event would feature tributes from…