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…
The Federal Government has withdrawn the Mobile Police Force personnel attached to several Very Important Persons, including ex-governors, former ministers and lawmakers. The order, which was contained in a police wireless message from Mopol 45 Force Headquarters, Abuja, affected Daura Buhari, brother to…
Following reported cases of violence, arson and looting of shops by some yet to be identified hoodlums hiding under the cover of the ongoing annual Egungun festival in Ibadan, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has, on Sunday directed that a suspension be placed on the…
The Oyo State government has released the 2022/2023 Academic Session Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) timetable, for Public Schools in the State. The announcement was made by the Registrar of Education, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Yekeen M. B. on behalf of the Permanent…
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested an ex-cybercrime convict, Adeniran Ayobami Tijesunimi and fifty-four others for alleged internet fraud and related criminal activities. Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State had on…