Lagos, Oyo and Rivers states, with the highest Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, subsidize the other 33 states with respect to VAT as the trio take far less than they generate while the other states earn more from the sales tax than they contribute into the federation account.
“Yiyo ekun, ti ojo ko,” so goes the Yoruba saying. It translates to, 'the gentility of a tiger is not a sign of weakness.' In the jungle, 'that the lion is master of stealth does not translate to fear.' That is what the Yoruba saying is affirming in those words.
Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that his administration will continue to support security agencies operating in the state to deliver on their mandates.
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has again disclosed that his administration is not tied to any godfather but rather accountable to the people which makes it easier to lay out the planned programmes in his campaign.
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin on Saturday November 27th, got married to Olamidun Majekodunmi, the daughter of the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, Femi Majekodunmi.
The Oyo State Government has revealed that a total of One Thousand, One Hundred and Fifteen (1115) duly signed Certificates of Occupancy are yet to be collected by applicants, as at today.
The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Engr. Seun Fakorede, restated on Wednesday that the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, is fully committed to the welfare of the management and players of Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan.
The Makinde led administration of the Oyo State Government has made known to the public it plans to partner with relevant Trade Unions in the State, it has also announced its plans to come up with policies channeled towards the empowerment members of every group.
As the 34-year-old Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin prepares to walk down the aisle with his fiancé, Olamidun Majekodunmi, the daughter of the Bada of Egbaland, Dr Femi Majekodunmi and Honourable Justice Tokunbo Majekodunmi.
Oyo State Gaming Board, on Wednesday November 24th, engaged gaming operators and other stakeholders on better ways to improving gaming businesses in the State.