The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday, inaugurated the Organisation of Tadhamunul Muslimeen Mosque, Adogba, Iwo Road, Ibadan, built by the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. Governor Makinde had, on…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has voided the election of Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has voided the election of Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Lawal winner of the March 18 governorship…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that a complete restructuring of Nigeria is needed if the country must move forward. Makinde stated this in Awka, on Thursday, during the 12th Annual Zik Lecture. According to the governor, over 60 years after independence, Nigeria has managed to remain indiscernible…
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress on Wednesday night suspended the ongoing strike. The unions said the suspension followed the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Our correspondent gathered that the meeting which commenced at a few…
Governor of Borno State Babangana Zulum has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for establishing a Public Private Partnership (PPP) with locals, especially NiJi Group with a view to harnessing the potential of moribund industries in the state. Zulum who was hosted by Makinde in Ibadan yesterday when he visited…
The Tadhamunul Muslimeen Mosque also known as Adogba Mosque, Iwo Road, Ibadan, which was rebuilt by the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will be commissioned on Thursday. Governor Makinde is expected to host the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji…
Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 27.33 per cent in October, the National Bureau of Statistics disclosed on Wednesday. This is a 0.61 percentage point from the 26.72 per cent that was recorded in September. In its Consumer Price Index (October 2023) that was released on Wednesday, the NBS stated, “In October…
Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, professionally known as OlaDips, has passed away. This was revealed by his management through a statement on his verified Instagram page on Wednesday. According to the statement, the ‘Bounce’ crooner passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The management described his death as a…
Speech by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, at the Coronation and Birthday Anniversary Celebration of the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Adesimbo Kiladejo, CFR, titled ‘The Role of Traditional Institutions in Socioeconomic…
Engr. Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Duoye Diri, on his re-election as the governor of the state, describing the victory as heart-warming for all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Makinde stated this on Tuesday, following the announcement of Governor…