Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir El-Rufai, has confirmed his resignation from the ruling party. El-Rufai announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in a post on his verified Facebook page on Monday. The former governor said he had…
Federal Civil Service Commission extends job application deadline to March 17 Tunji Olaopa, Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications for vacancies in the Federal Civil Service to Monday, March 17. The…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has praised the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, for approving the payment of N500,000 in bursary awards to final-year indigenes of the state studying Medicine, Maritime, and Aviation. This commendation was contained in a statement signed by the NANS Vice…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, will commence the 21-day traditional rites, known as “Oro Ipebi,” on Friday night. The Chief of Staff to the Kabiyesi, Mr. Rotimi Osuntola, confirmed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday. According to the statement, the traditional rites will begin…
A former presidential spokesperson and prominent political strategist, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Friday. Details surrounding his passing remain unclear at the time of filling this report. Okupe, 72, was Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo…
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the payment of the sum of Five Hundred and Fifty-Four Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand Naira(#554,989,000.00) as 2024/25 bursary allowances for Oyo State Undergraduate students. The Chairman, Oyo State Scholarship Board, RT. Hon. Atilola Olawale made…
…As Makinde charges ruling parties to avoid litigation The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has presented instruments of Office to Oba Samuel Adegbola, as the Eleruwa of Eruwaland, Ibarapa East Local Government. Governor Makinde presented the instruments at the Executive Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi,…
The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Iyabo Yerima has pardoned thirty two inmates remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Service, Agodi Custodial Centre, Ibadan, in a bid to decongest custodial facilities in the state, Some of the inmates were granted pardon on health and humanitarian grounds. In a remark, Justice…
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has proposed a six-month suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following her shouting match with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over seat arrangements. The recommendation was contained in a report presented to the Senate on…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade has arrived Nigeria from Canada to commence traditional rites ahead of his coronation scheduled for April 5, 2025 . His arrival was disclosed in a viral video posted Affairs on Wednesday. Dressed in a white blazers and matching white shoes with black pant and…