Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of pensioners by approving the payment of ₦550 million in gratuities and death benefits for another batch of retirees and the next of kin of deceased pensioners. The Chairman of the State Local Govt. Staff Pension Board, Hon. Akeem…
A Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, on Tuesday, discharged Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, in connection with the death of Aloba Oladimeji Ilerioluwa, also called Mohbad. Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, acting on the legal advice of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP),…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to issue a bond for the remodeling of the Agbowo Shopping Complex in Ibadan. This decision was made after the Governor’s letter of request was read on the floor of the House by Speaker Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin. According to the…
The United States has released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), with notable updates. While the United Kingdom has been excluded from general eligibility, it remains eligible under specific conditions. Significantly, no African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, or…
Multichoice is set to increase the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages effective from March 1, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement to its customers on Monday. The statement titled, “Price adjustments for DStv and GOtv packages,” read, “Dear Customer, please note that effective 1 March 2025, there…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association, South-West Zone, has vowed that it will shut down operations across the region if the 30 tankers arrested by the Lagos State government are not released. The Chairman, IPMAN Western Zone, Joseph Akanni, made this known on Monday, during an interview with…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde conducted an inspection visit to the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub in preparation for the visit of the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio. Governor Makinde was joined on the visit by the Director General of the International Institute of Tropical…
…As Governor Adeleke Swears in Newly Elected Council Chairmen The Governor’s Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the All Progressive Congress (APC) not to turn Osun into the ‘wild wild west’, calling for rule of law and counseling against resorting to self-help. Speaking…
Oyo State governor ‘Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed that his administration will persist in supporting educational advancement both locally and internationally, as education remains a key pillar of his government. He highlighted that his administration has been actively working to enhance primary,…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Tuesday upheld the selection and installation of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as the Soun of Ogbomoso. The court overturned an earlier ruling that had nullified his appointment. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Yargata Nimpar, who led a three-member panel, ruled in favour…