The election petitions tribunal in Oyo State received two petitions. The petitions are challenging Governor Makinde’s victory as the winner of the election. In spite of the fact that INEC declared him the winner, two parties still disagree. The secretary to the tribunal, Mr. Ibrahim Sada, announced this on Monday. Further, he […]
A 54-year-old man, Innocent Udoh, appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan. His crime was allegedly stealing 70 phones worth N1.75 million. Udoh has been charged with conspiracy and theft. His residential address is unknown. The defendant is pleading not guilty to the charge. Further, the prosecutor, ASP Sikiru Ibrahim, was […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the results of the Oyo State Governorship Elections. The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Seyi Makinde, is declared the winner of Saturday’s elections. Makinde polled 563,756 votes to beat his close rival, Teslim Folarin of the All Progressive Congress, who scored 256,685 votes. Also, Adebayo Adelabu […]
The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has won at the polling unit of former governor Rashidi Ladoja. Seyi Makinde of the People’s Democratic Party is contesting for a second term in Oyo State. Earlier, there was a rumour that Ladoja was not in support of Makinde’s ambitions for a second term. Afterward, […]
The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared a half-day holiday for workers on Friday. This was declared in a statement on Thursday. The holiday is for workers in the employ of the state ahead of Saturday’s election. In a circular authorized by the Secretary to the State Government, Olubanwo Adeosun, affirmed […]