The Federal Government has announced plans to send the country’s first citizen to space. The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Mathew Adepoju, made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Adepoju disclosed that the Federal Government has…
Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the elevation of some top civil servants as General Managers and Executive Secretaries in the State Civil/Public Service. In a statement issued and signed by the Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni, she said the appointment, which was approved by Governor Seyi Makinde, is based…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has forecasted heavy rainfall in thirteen states, warning of potential flash floods that could disrupt roads, bridges, and low-lying areas. The agency’s statement urged the public to take necessary safety precautions, particularly avoiding walking through fast-flowing…
The Former Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Jonah Ogunniyi Otunla has reportedly died at an undisclosed hospital in the United Kingdom. Otunla who was born on June 12, 1955 died few days after his 69th birthday. A source disclosed that the former AGF recently travelled to the United Kingdom for…
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. In a statement on Friday signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, quoted the minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as congratulating all…
State of the State Address by His Excellency Seyi Makinde FNSE, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, delivered at the State House of Assembly on Thursday, 13 June 2024 It has been five years since our administration took over the highest office of governance in Oyo State. From day one, our promise has been to…
The Supreme Court on Thursday, reserved judgment in a suit filed by the Federal Government against the governors of the 36 states of the federation over alleged misconduct in the administration of Local Government Areas. The suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef…
In view of the recent cholera outbreak in Lagos State, where 5 persons have been confirmed dead and 60 cases hospitalised, the Oyo State Government has been notified of the two admitted suspected cases from Lagos State in one of the private hospitals in Ibadan. You will recall, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi…
Amidst the growing economic challenges facing Nigeria, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has decried the Federal Government’s recent re-introduction of old national anthem, calling for a shift in priorities towards addressing pressing issues such as hunger and poverty. Makinde, who blasted the decision yesterday…
Veteran Nollywood actor Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known by his stage name Sule Suebebe, has passed away. The Yoruba actor died on Wednesday morning at an undisclosed hospital in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The news of Adewunmi’s death was announced by Pastor Ademola Amusan, widely known as Agbala Gabriel, a…