The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said that his administration was taking strategic steps to empower its young population and leverage the energy sector for economic growth. He stated this during the Diran Fawibe Annual lecture series, organised by the International Energy Services Ltd, in…
The three tiers of government are set to share N1.959 trillion in July 2023 — probably a record. This is nearly triple the N786.161 billion shared in June and more than triple the N655.93 billion in May. Allocations are usually shared from the preceding month’s revenue — meaning, that for June will be…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has issued a marching order to the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) to fix all potholes on roads in the state. The governor, who asked residents of the state to look forward to the disappearance of potholes on their roads, assured them that the government would…
Some Point of Sales (PoS) operators in Nigeria have protested against the increased service charges in the country which took effect on Monday. The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria had announced new service charges for operators in June. The new service charges implied that Nigerians who…
The Oyo State government, on Tuesday, said it may start enforcing the Examination Malpractice Act, as enshrined in the 1999 Federal Constitution. The Act stipulates a three years’ jail term or fine of N100, 000 or both for anyone caught and found guilty of compromising exam ethics in the country. Speaking…
… As Sultan announces Islamic new year Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445. Wednesday, the first day of Muharram 1445AH, is the beginning of Islamic New Year. The announcement was…
Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the reappointment of Justice Eni Esan as chairman of the board of Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA). The governor also approved the reappointment of Mr Ehindero Olafola Lawrence, a Chief Superintendent of Police; Mrs Olopade Esther Afe, Prince…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has again raised the pump price of Petrol, known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N537 to N617 in Abuja and environs. According to reports, queues were sighted at some fueling stations on Tuesday morning as NNPC fueling stations in Abuja remained shut…
The Oyo State Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima, on Monday swore in 15 new magistrates, saying it would enable the state judiciary to perform better. Yerima, at the swearing-in ceremony held at the State High Court premises, Ring Road, Ibadan, said that the Oyo State Magistracy had, over time, suffered a…
Former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has resigned as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adamu submitted his resignation letter to the Presidential Villa over the weekend, and it was received at the office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Honourable Femi…