I’ve achieved Tinubu’s mandate on Rivers, says Ibas
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.), has declared that the mandate given to him by President Bola Tinubu has been “sufficiently achieved,” following the restoration of democratic…
Oyo becomes first sub-national to launch AfCFTA implementation strategy in Africa(photos)
By Rahman Taofeeq, ..As Acting Gov says it’ll boost state’s economy. Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, His Excellency Wamkele Mene, and the Acting Governor of Oyo State,…
Oyo bans ‘sign out’ celebrations in secondary schools
Oyo State Government has officially banned “sign out” celebrations by final-year students in both public and private secondary schools across the state. This directive comes in response to increasing reports…
Oyo Govt pays gratuities to over 8,500 pensioners
The Oyo State Government, on Friday, announced that it had paid over 8,545 pensioners their gratuities within the last six years. This state Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Salihu Adelabu,…
Oyo’s rain of good governance’ll not stop ||•By Moses Alao
The last few weeks have seen Oyo State witness several developments. The Executive Governor of the state, ‘Seyi Makinde, embarked on his annual leave, transmitting power to the Deputy Governor,…
Soldiers’ N5,000 feeding allowance, N100,000 salary poor – Ndume
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has decried the poor welfare of Nigerian soldiers, describing their N5,000 daily feeding allowance and monthly salary of about N100,000 as inadequate and demoralising for…
Oyo set to launch AfCFTA implementation strategy
…Says move’ll accelerate state’s economic growth, boost livelihood. Oyo State Government will launch its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation strategy on Friday as part of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s…
RE: Misleading Assertions and the Need for Responsible Commentary
Dear Muftau Gbadegesin Your recent commentary on Governor Seyi Makinde’s appointment of Ms. Neo Tlhaselo and references to my person contained a number of misleading assumptions that call for clarification…
Police arrest ‘Obi of Lagos’, foil installation
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, for allegedly parading himself as the “Obi of Lagos.” He was apprehended alongside three alleged accomplices while attempting…
BREAKING: Mele Kyari in EFCC custody over refinery probe
Mele Kyari, a former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), is currently at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Daily Trust…