Seyi Makinde
“Oracle didn’t pick their candidate”: Governor Makinde taunts lobbyists at 46th Alaafin’s coronation
Oyo Governor Makinde affirmed due process in Alaafin's selection, backed Oba Owoade, urged unity, and promoted Oyo's cultural, historical significance.
Breaking: Oyo gets new Alaafin as Oba Owoade ascends throne
Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, ushering in a new chapter in the storied history of the ancient Oyo, Yoruba kingdom.
Rivers crisis: List of governors who opposed Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara
President Bola Tinubu's suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers has been criticised by some governors.
The neglected seeds: How Oyo state 2025 budget perpetuates inequalities in education
The 2025 budget of the Seyi Makinde administration in Oyo state perpetuated inequalities in education. In this report, Legit.ng sheds light on the phenomenon.
Seyi Makinde under fire as inferno destroys Oyo market, details emerge
Governor Seyi Makinde is under fire as an inferno destroyed a key market in Oyo. The incident which happened around 10:15 pm on Tuesday has left traders devastated.
"Don’t stoop low": Historian reacts as Seyi Makinde reappoints monarch deposed by Supreme Court
Despite a Supreme Court ruling, Prince Adebayo Adegbola is reinstated as Eleruwa. Analyst Olasupo warns this sets a precedent for political control of monarchies.
Oyo state deploys one-way tyre spikes to curb wrong-way driving
Oyo state government has introduced a one-way tyre spikes to deter and punish wrong-way driving, aiming to enforce traffic rules and improve road safety.
Nigerian governor reappoints traditional ruler deposed by Supreme Court, gives reason
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has approved the reappointment of Prince Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa land who was earlier deposed by Supreme Court.
Seyi Makinde announces when and how to know his preferred successor, details emerge
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state, has opened up on his preferred successor in the state. He said this while speaking at the 2025 Ramadan in Ibadan.
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