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…
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul-Samad Rabiu, says the company is set to reduce the price of cement in Nigeria. He disclosed this on Friday. The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul-Samad Rabiu, says the company is set to reduce the price of cement in Nigeria. He disclosed this on Friday while speaking ith State House…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. This directive is in conformity with Section 8 (1) of the…
Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has commissioned the 34.85km Oyo-Iseyin road. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo commissioned the road project during a special event held at Ojongbodu Grammar School Oyo, Iseyin Road. speaking at the programme, Chief Obasanjo charged the people of…
Oyo State government has announced the release of the 2023 Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE), screening/placement for primary six pupils transiting into Junior Secondary Schools and Schools of Science results. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, disclosed…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Sefiu Olawale Oyebola as the Aseyin of Iseyin. The governor gave the approval in a memo signed on Thursday, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by subsections 1 and 2 of the Chiefs’ Law, Cap. 28, Volume I, Laws of Oyo State of…
In recent years, the political landscape in Nigeria has witnessed the emergence of dynamic and visionary leaders who are committed to transforming their states for the better. Among these leaders is Governor Seyi Makinde, who has been at the forefront of change and development in Oyo State. His tenure as the…