In a significant announcement for Muslim communities, The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde revealed plans for the direct airlifting of Hajj pilgrims from the Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan, commencing in 2026. This initiative marks a pivotal step towards enhancing the travel…
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results have sent shockwaves across Nigeria, with an alarming 77% of candidates scoring below 200 and less than 1% crossing the 300 mark. This massive dip in performance has not only raised concerns among education stakeholders but also ignited…
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, may soon initiate a major cabinet shake-up as preparations for the 2027 general elections quietly gather momentum, a reliable source within the government has disclosed. According to the source, who spoke to westernmirror.com.ng on Tuesday, under the condition of…
The Federal Government has approved a new service by the National Identity Management Commission to make it easier and safer to verify people’s identities using their National Identification Number. This was disclosed in a statement by NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, on Tuesday in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it arrested popular rights activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkBlackMan (VDM). Speaking to BBC News Pidgin, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the arrest was made following several petitions from individuals who had…
The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has carried out a cabinet reshuffle. The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, made this disclosure on Monday. According to the letter, the reshuffle will see the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barr. Seun Ashamu,…
The Baale of Ekotedo, Elder (Dr) Taiye Ayorinde, has said that Oyo State workers and pensioners will not hesitate to stone anyone who denigrates the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. While speaking in an interview with The People’s Verdict, the nonagenarian community leader said, “While the opposition…
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the country’s economy can no longer afford to maintain electricity subsidies. He advised Nigerians to prepare for the introduction of tariffs that reflect the true costs of electricity. At a meeting with the Chairmen of Nigeria’s Generating…
The Oyo State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (OY-RAAMP) has awarded contracts totaling N3.5 billion for the first phase of the physical improvement and remodeling of three selected markets across the state. The selected markets are; Aare-Alasa Market, Akanran area, Ona-Ara Local Government,…
The Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has promised to dualise the road from Ajia Junction on Ife Road to the Nigerian Air Force Base in Ajia. Gov. Makinde stated this on Friday during an on-the-spot assessment of the Nigerian Air Force Base project, expressing satisfaction at the progress rate. The…