…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…
The Olubadan stool represents the pinnacle of traditional authority in Ibadan, the largest city in West Africa by landmass and one of the most historically significant cities in Nigeria. The Olubadan, meaning “Lord of Ibadan,” is the traditional ruler and custodian of the customs and heritage of…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will, on Thursday, commission 33 kilometres inner roads rehabilitated in Ibadan, the state capital. The roads are parts of the 84.7 kilometres Ibadan inner roads awarded by the state government in December 2023. The roads to be commissioned by the governor include the…
AS Nigerians hit the streets to protest hunger, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, Wednesday, disclosed that in 180 days food prices will crash. Kyari stated this on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he unveiled measures that will be implemented over the next 180 days. He said:…
The Oyo State Government has attributed the zero cases of cholera outbreak in the state to its preparedness in tackling unforeseen epidemic circumstances and its recent environmental reforms and policies. Oyo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Bayo Lawal, explained how the state improved its environmental sanitation drive,…
The Federal Government is on the verge of agreeing on a new national minimum wage as President Bola Tinubu has invited the organised labour consisting of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress to a meeting at the Aso Villa on Thursday. A close source in the labour leadership who craved…