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Seyi Makinde
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Governor Makinde Removes Women Affairs Commissioner
Governor Seyi Makinde has terminated the appointment of Commissioner for Women Affairs Toyin Balogun, appointing Alhaja Fausat Sanni as her replacement.
ASUU Issues Strike Warning to Governors Makinde and AbdulRazaq Over 2025 Agreement
ASUU's Ibadan Zone has threatened an indefinite strike against the Oyo and Kwara state governments if they fail to implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement by July 2026.
Governor Makinde Eases Curfew Following Kidnapping Incident in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde has lifted the curfew in 10 Oyo State local government areas following intensified security efforts to rescue abducted students and teachers.
Retired South-West Civil Service Leaders Urge Constitutional Overhaul
Retired civil service leaders from the South-West are pushing for constitutional reforms to improve regional governance, citing a need to move away from the current centralized system to address national security and economic challenges.
Oyo State Prolongs Curfew in 10 Districts by One Day
Governor Seyi Makinde has ordered a one-day extension for the curfew covering 10 local government areas near the Old Oyo National Park, pushing the end date to June 27, 2026.
Oyo CAN mandates churches to end late-night events and secure grounds due to rising threats
Oyo State's Christian Association of Nigeria has issued safety directives for local churches, including the suspension of late-night services and the installation of perimeter security, in response to increasing kidnapping threats.
Oyo State Governor Requests Teachers End Strike, Commits N8.7 Billion to Educational Resources
Governor Seyi Makinde has called on teachers to end their strike while announcing an N8.7 billion investment in educational materials and a significant increase in the 2026 state budget.
Isaac Fayose claims responsibility for Seyi Makinde’s gubernatorial victory
Isaac Fayose asserts that his brother Ayo Fayose was instrumental in Seyi Makinde's 2019 gubernatorial win and calls for reconciliation between the two parties.
Isaac Fayose asserts that Ayo Fayose played a key role in Seyi Makinde’s governorship victory
Businessman Isaac Fayose claims his brother, former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, was the primary architect behind Seyi Makinde's 2019 rise to the Oyo State governorship.
Governor Makinde Imposes Curfew Across 10 Oyo Local Governments Following Abductions
Governor Seyi Makinde has initiated a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas in Oyo State as authorities work to locate students and teachers recently kidnapped by bandits.