Seyi Makinde
Demolition: Oyo govt gives 7-day ultimatum to IITA, FRCN, banks, filling stations, others
Oyo Govt orders IITA, FRCN, others to vacate Ojoo-Akinyele properties, citing FG road notice; residents protest alleged misuse and fear business losses.
Seyi Makinde speaks on presidential ambition: “I don’t have any doubt"
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has opened up on challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating the PDP priority ahead of the poll.
Drug abuse, cultism, teen pregnancy... ‘Prizes’ of dearth of gender budgeting in Nigeria's Oyo state
In Oyo state, there is a peculiar challenge in basic education. Legit.ng reports that this challenge is enabled by the dearth of gender-sensitive budgeting.
Governor Adeleke gets Seyi Makinde to join him in dancing to Davido’s song: “His number 1 fan”
Nigerian singer Davido's uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke got Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, to dance to the 30BG boss' song at a party. The video trended online.
Royal tussle in Oyo as controversy trails appointment of monarch, family sends message to Makinde
A fresh royal crisis has hit Sepeteri town in Oyo state as family alleges fraud in the selection of a new Obalufon. Kingmakers were reportedly replaced.
“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.
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