As Nigeria marks its 64th independence anniversary, the nation is torn between nostalgia for the past and despair for the present. The country’s journey since October 1, 1960, has been a mix of achievements and setbacks, progress and regression. This piece reflects on the nation’s trajectory,…
Text of national broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the 64th Independence anniversary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria October 1, 2024. Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you…
A Nigerian professional group, Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has once again passed a vote of confidence on Oyo State Governor, His Excellency Seyi Makinde, commending his exceptional astute leadership and citizen-centric governance approach. The group emphasised that Governor Makinde’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as director-general and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the President’s visit in early September. Tegbe, a 1988 first-class graduate in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1 a public holiday to commemorate the Nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani in a statement on Saturday said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on…
Oyo State Government has alerted the public against fraudulent recruitment portal that is misleading job seekers, offering positions within the State’s Civil and Public Service. The Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Aderibigbe, made this revelation while addressing newsmen during a…
Tourism holds immense potential for economic growth, cultural preservation, and sustainable development. Oyo State, with its rich historical, cultural, and natural attractions, stands as one of Nigeria’s most promising tourism destinations. The state is home to numerous landmarks, traditional festivals, and…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has stated that the Ibadan circular road would be motorable in the next one year and would be the first free highway in Nigeria. The Governor stated this during a Stakeholders’ Consultative meeting on the State year 2025 Budget, and unveiling of the State Agenda…
The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the state is ready to embrace the future that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises. The governor noted that the state with its strategic location in Nigeria, its agricultural powerhouse and its emerging industrial sectors, has the potential…
Oyo State Government has reviewed the promotion of 1,629 State workers including Nurses who were adversely affected by administrative error during the 2017-2020 promotion exercise. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, after the Executive Council Meeting…