The Federal Government says it has invited Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday while addressing journalists at the State House, Abuja. Idris said Gumi is…
BARRING unforeseen circumstances, kingmakers in Ibadanland will meet tomorrow to ratify the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. The statutory kingmakers and members of the Olubadan-in-Council expected at the meeting are the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Sunday night announced an increase in the fares payable by intending Nigerian pilgrim for this year’s Hajj, saying each pilgrim will now have to pay a balance of N1,918,032.91 in accordance with the current foreign exchange rate. The Hajj body, according…
The World Bank and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) have commended the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for his efforts and commitment towards enhancing livestock production in the State. The commendation was…
President Bola Tinubu, who will be turning 72 on Friday March 29, said he will not be hosting a birthday event. He also stated that he does not want any of his associates and numerous well-wishers across the country to organise any celebratory event on his behalf or in his name. This was made known in a…
The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has announced that the 76.67 km Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Road is set to be commissioned by the end of May 2024. The Governor made this declaration during the 10th Omituntun Ramadan Lecture and Anniversary Awards in Ibadan where he expressed gratitude to religious leaders…
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has said that the submission of memoranda by governors for state police as a waste of time. He said the issue had nothing to do with the National Security Advisor or National Economic Council, but required a bill that should be transmitted to the National Assembly. The…
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has described street trading and illegal dumping of refuse on road medians as uncivil acts that must be eradicated in the state. Governor Makinde stated this during the commissioning of Idi Ape, Civic Centre, Agodi Gate junction improvement projects on Friday. Makinde,…
Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Dr. Taiwo Abideen Lasisi as Acting Rector of the Ibadan Polytechnic. This is contained in a statement signed by the State’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu and made available to newsmen in…
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has assured that the government will compensate and or relocate individuals affected by the recent demolition exercise on the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road. He stated this while addressing those affected by the circular road construction project after inaugurating the…