On Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Mr. Saleh Mamman, who previously served as the Minister of Power during ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, experienced a health-related episode and collapsed outside the courtroom due to ill health. Present before Justice James Omotosho, the…
The Babalola General of Oyo State Alhaji Yekeen Abass has ordered markets in Ibadanland to be shut on Friday between 7am and 2pm in honour of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. The 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin would be coronated on Friday. According to a release signed in Ibadan, the market…
…Promises to fix more feeder roads in ogbomoso, Oyo, oke-ogun, ibarapa As part of commitment of the Oyo state government towards its ‘Infrastructural Revolution’ and enhance transportation infrastructure within Ibadan metropolis, Governor Seyi Makinde has officially commissioned 38.84 kilometers of…
Oyo State Governor Engr Seyi Makinde has assured that the 11 Local Governments Areas in Ibadanland would be saddled with the responsibility of ensuring constant maintenance of the newly built Olubadan Palace at Oke Aremo, for the benefit of the people. The governor gave the assurance during the commissioning…
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is under siege. Terrorism and banditry have created an environment of fear and instability, severely impacting food production and leading to escalating food prices. This write-up explores the multifaceted effects of these conflicts, focusing on the violent clashes between…
The apex court directed that Local Government allocations from the Federation Account should be paid directly to them henceforth. The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead judgement read by…
The Supreme Court will today deliver judgment on the suit the Federal Government filed to secure full autonomy for the 774 local government areas in the country. Whereas the apex court notified the Federal Government of the judgement date through the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and…