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Culture and Tourism

July 5, 2023

Ekiti govt. bans attempt to break world record for longest kissing marathon

Ekkachai and Lakasan Tiranarat both took the world’s longest kiss title with a record of 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds at a Valentine’s Day in Thailand.

Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji
July 1, 2023

Makinde to split Oyo Ministry of Information, Culture, Tourism

Mr Makinde said the new ministry would help his government focus on tourism as a key sector driving the state’s economy.

Governor Seyi Makinde
June 26, 2023

Kano governor swears in deputy, 17 others as commissioners

Mr Yusuf said their appointment was based on integrity and antecedents, asking them not to betray his confidence.

Governor Abba Yusuf
April 28, 2023

Stakeholders call for enforcement of existing sanitation laws in Oyo 

According to him, Oyo State Government has laws on sanitation that must be enforced to bring about the needed change in the state.

ILORIN DUMPSITE
April 5, 2023

Makinde names Rivers monarch Sergeant Awuse LAUTECH chancellor

Mr Olatubosun said that the appointment of the revered traditional ruler takes immediate effect.

Sergeant Awuse
March 2, 2023

Wike joins Makinde to inaugurate projects in Ibadan

Mr Olatubosun said that the projects were part of the state government’s quest to boost its economy and create accessible roads in the state.

Nyesom Wike
February 3, 2023

Gov. Makinde suspends campaign activities over fuel, naira scarcity

The Oyo governor said the suspension was in solidarity with the people over the harrowing effect of the scarcity.

Makinde
November 19, 2022

Oyo govt trains traditional rulers, others on peaceful coexistence 

The government said the training was to promote harmony between traditional rulers and politicians.

Wasiu Olatubosun
November 12, 2022

Gov. Makinde appoints Yekini Abass president-general of Oyo markets

Popularly known as Y.K Abass, the president-general’s nomination was in September ratified by the State Market Leaders’ Council.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
September 13, 2022

Insecurity: Oyo govt approves N603.8 million for 25 pick-up vans

Also, N175.4 million was approved for the purchase of security equipment for the state’s Joint Security Taskforce, known as “Operation Burst”.

Seyi Makinde