Gov Makinde Says He Misses Ex-VP Osinbajo, Laments Current Governance Style
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has openly expressed nostalgia for the tenure of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, saying Nigeria’s economic management and consultative governance were markedly better under his leadership as Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC). Makinde made the remarks on Saturday in Ibadan during a public function attended by Osinbajo, where […]
PDP National Convention Begins in Ibadan as Leaders Receive Flags
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially commenced its national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, with party leaders receiving symbolic flags ahead of the voting process. Acting National Chairman Amb. Ilya Damagum received the PDP flag, while Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa, serving as Chairman of the National Convention, was presented with the National Convention […]
Court Annuls Makinde’s Ban On NURTW In Oyo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has annulled the 2019 proscription of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) by the Oyo State Government, declaring Governor Seyi Makinde’s action illegal and unconstitutional. Recall that Makinde had on Friday, May 31, 2019, suspended the operations of the NURTW across the state, […]
Gov Makinde Proposes Single Five or Six-Year Term for Political Leaders
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for a single term of five or six years for elected political office holders across Nigeria, saying it would allow leaders to focus on governance without the distractions of re-election campaigns. Speaking at his Ibadan residence on Friday after Eid-el-Kabir prayers, Governor Makinde shared his reflections with a […]