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The Digest: The Nyesom Wike-led faction of the PDP has expelled Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara) for alleged anti-party activities, dramatically escalating the party's internal war just hours after physical clashes at its Abuja headquarters. Key...

The Digest: Security operatives prevented Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde from accessing the Peoples Democratic Party headquarters in Abuja, sparking clashes among security aides and deepening the party's internal crisis. Key Points: Governor Bala...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has framed the ongoing PDP national convention as a pivotal moment that will redefine the opposition party's future trajectory. According to TheCable, Makinde addressed delegates in Ibadan, acknowledging the significant legal and internal battles...

The Digest: Banners promoting Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for the presidency in 2027 have been prominently displayed at the main entrance of the PDP national convention venue in Ibadan, overshadowing the internal party elections. Key Points: Banners promoting Seyi Makinde for president...

The Digest: Thousands of residents across six local government areas in Ibadan have taken to the streets, blocking major roads to protest the Oyo State government's plan to extend the Ibadan Circular Road corridor. The protesters are demanding that Governor Seyi Makinde adhere to the original...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared the recent wave of political defections to the ruling APC a distraction from the severe economic hardship gripping Nigerians. In his monthly newsletter, the governor reframed the national conversation, arguing that the only defection...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Peoples Democratic Party members to remain steadfast amid waves of defections, assuring them that the party will endure and return stronger despite current challenges. Key Points: Makinde spoke at the PDP transportation sub-committee...

The Digest: Works Minister David Umahi has publicly challenged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. According to reports from Vanguard, Umahi, during a project inspection in Nasarawa State, asserted his seniority in both engineering and governance, responding to critiques about federal road...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde called out Works Minister David Umahi for failing to provide a clear cost analysis of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, urging fiscal clarity instead of "dancing around" the figures. Key Points: Governor Seyi Makinde criticized Minister David...

The Digest: In a dramatic and immediate response to a heartfelt public appeal, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has raised the monthly salary of 67 security guards at LAUTECH Hospital from ₦18,800 to ₦80,000. The decision, announced on the spot during a visit to the facility, came after a guard...

The Digest: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, visited Fresh FM in Ibadan after a fire ravaged parts of the station's headquarters. He expressed sympathy to the station's management, promising state support to minimize the station's downtime. The governor also pledged to strengthen Oyo State’s...

The Digest: Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has dismissed concerns regarding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), emphasizing that the party remains strong. He also downplayed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a threat to the...

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's plan to renovate the Agodi Government House with a staggering N63.5 billion has triggered widespread mixed reactions and condemnation. Despite the governor's justification of the high cost due to foreign exchange instability, opposition parties and citizens...

In a country where many go to bed hungry, Governor Seyi Makinde paints a different picture of the next election. In 2027, decisions won’t be driven by party alliances or defections but by the empty pots of everyday Nigerians. As political players map power plays, he signals that those bearing...