Tag: Seyi Makinde

Makinde, Gani Adams in Closed Door Meeting

19Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Fulani Herdsmen, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Makinde, Gani Adams in Closed Door Meeting

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde and Aare Onakankafo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Thursday met behind closed doors at the Oyo Government House, Ibadan. Details of the meeting, which lasted for about one and half hours were not made public but it was gathered they may not unconnected with insecurity. Addressing journalists after the meeting, Adams said it was in honor of an earlier request by six southwest Governors to fashion out ways of improving security. He said: “The outcome of the meeting is not something that I can divulge in the media. But I can assure you that we have a fruitful meeting.” On arraignment of some members of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), who apprehended the suspected Fulani warlord terrorising the Ibarapa region, Iskilu Wakili, the OPC leader said the mo...

Makinde’s Alleged Move to Dump PDP Untrue – Aide

9Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Power, Press Statement

Makinde’s Alleged Move to Dump PDP Untrue – Aide

The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has described the viral news report that the governor is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party as another falsehood being contrived by some enemies of progress. Adisa described the rumour as “a concocted falsehood from purveyors of fake news, who are bent on maligning the governor at all cost.” He maintained that the governor had no plan to defect to another party. According to him, the governor has remained a strong pillar of the PDP for many years and is already leading the mission for its resurgence in the South-West. Adisa said, “There is a concocted lie doing the rounds about Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State planning to dump the PDP. “This is the latest in the rounds of false reports ...

Oyo State Govt Releases ₦1 Million Each To Families Of Isiaka, Other Slain Victims

14Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, Human Rights, Justice, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Youths

Oyo State Govt Releases ₦1 Million Each To Families Of Isiaka, Other Slain Victims

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the family of deceased Jimoh Isiaka and two other victims of the violence that started during the ENDSARS protests. Makinde entourage included the Speaker, Oyo state House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, and some lawmakers explained that beyond the EndSARS protest, most Nigerians have become frustrated over prevailing harsh economic reality in the country and warned that if government fails to address youth idleness with gainful employment there might be a future disaster. He noted that while his government was not against peaceful protest, youths embarking on protesters must be responsible enough to voice their concerns as the state government would work more at ensuring youths in the state wer...

Oyo Schools Resumption: Laudable or Laughable?

7Jul

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria

Oyo Schools Resumption: Laudable or Laughable?

The Federal government of Nigeria had on 29 June, 2020 permitted the resumption of schools by students in graduating classes to enable them adequately prepare for examinations. It came as part of guidelines to ensure gradual easing of the lockdown that was imposed across Nigeria to control the spread of novel COVID-19 virus which has forced closure of schools at all levels since March. Bulk of students in the country have been spending time at home since then without access to education. Though the government directed and implemented to a reasonable extent, teaching through radio and television, the measure has been with inherent obstacles. Parents have complained of the inability of children to maintain concentration levels while learning through broadcast channels at home. Since...