In a significant development, the Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has invalidated the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, declaring the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the rightful winner of the March 18 election. Yusuf, who had contested on the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) platform,…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has appealed against the tribunal judgement which upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu. Obi in a 50 grounds notice of appeal by his lead counsel, Dr. Livy Uzoukwu, SAN, challenged the decision of the presidential election tribunal. The notice…
The Oyo State Governor, H.E Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Engr. Johnson Adekola has the new General Manager for Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, OYSROMA. Adekola’s appointment was contained in a letter from the Office of Head of Service. In his congratulatory message , the Executive…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, lodged 35 grounds of appeal before the Supreme Court. Atiku, through his team of lawyers led by Chief Chris Uche, SAN, is praying the Apex court to set aside the judgement the Court of Appeal delivered on…
Oyo State Government has concluded plans to empower traders, artisans and other small business owners with N500m as part of efforts to mitigate the effects of subsidy removal on the residents of the State. The N500million loan is a component of the Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiated…
No fewer than eight security agents comprising soldiers, policemen and Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps have been killed by gunmen in Imo State. The incident which happened on Tuesday morning in Umualumaku community, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state has thrown the area into panic. The joint…
Olusegun Obasanjo, former president, has revealed why he ordered monarchs from Oyo state to stand up and greet amid widespread criticism trailing his action. Speaking exclusively with Premium Times, the octogenarian said his action was because the monarchs breached “protocol” and disrespected the…
Traditional kingmakers in Oyo town have said that they are waiting on the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the inauguration of the new Alaafin. The Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade, made this known in an exclusive interview with newsman. Also, an unconfirmed document indicated that a new Alaafin…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Jamila Bio Ibrahim and Ayodele Olawande to be confirmed by the Senate for the position of Youth Ministers. Jamila Ibrahim will serve as the Minister of Youths, while Ayodele Olawande is to serve as the Minister of State for Youth. Jamila Bio Ibrahim is a medical doctor and…
Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin on Saturday emerged the new Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. Hon Adebo Ogundoyin emerged at a national meeting of the Conference in Abuja following the withdrawal of the Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Taiwo…