El-Rufa’i says Nigeria led by illitrates, alleges APC lacks internal democracy
LFORMER Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has taken a hard swipe at his party, the All Progressives Congress, accusing it of abandoning its founding principles and fostering poor leadership. Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria on Monday, El-Rufai described the state of governance and Continue Reading
Cattle herder bags 6 months jail in Oyo
For inflicting severe cutlass attacks on a man in Afijio local government area of Oyo state, a cattle herder, Tijani Abubakar has bagged six months jail sentence at a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Oyo town. Police prosecutor, Abel Christopher told the court that the accused attacked one Muhammad Saliu Continue Reading
Oyo gov’t warns against unregulated Valentine’s Day celebrations
Oyo State Government has warned corporate bodies, event planners, and anyone planning lavish celebrations in respect of St. Valentine’s Day to ensure they adhere to the state rules and regulations. The warning followed the December 2024 children funfair stampede where a total of 35 students were confirmed killed at the Continue Reading
$6bn Mambilla project: FG, Sunrise Power await Paris court verdict
Former presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Olusegun Obasanjo have defended Nigeria in the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings filed against the country by Sunrise Power over an alleged breach of contract by the federal government at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris. The parties in the case now await the Continue Reading
Some forces in Tinubu’s govt are behind the delay tactics on LG autonomy-NULGE
The National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has accused saboteurs in President Tinubu’s government of using delay tactics to frustrate the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment that directed Local Governments (LGs) to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to receive their allocations directly. On July Continue Reading
Oyo : NCIA inaugurates new Excos at Saki East LG
..marks a new chapter in the history of Muslim community The Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs, has inaugurated a new executive council to oversee the affairs of the Muslim community to greater heights. The inauguration ceremony took place at the newly commissioned Secretariat of the council in Ago-Amodu, the headquarters Continue Reading
Saki Parapo caretaker committee pays condolence visit to family of deceased youngsters
..offers words of comfort and support during this difficult time. In a show of solidarity and support, the Saki Parapo Community Caretaker Hod-hoc Committee, has on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the family of the youngsters who tragically lost their lives after being mowed down by a truck at Continue Reading
Celebrating Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi on his birthday
As Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor, celebrates his birthday, we honor his exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to the people of Oyo State. A seasoned politician and administrator, Otunba Ogunwuyi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. His strategic thinking, evidence-based Continue Reading
OID, Eledan family commiserate with Gov. Makinde on his brother’s demise
The Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID) and the Eledan family have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following the passing of his elder brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde, on Friday. In a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the OID Convener, Mr Moses Continue Reading
Agbaje commiserates with Gov. Makinde over brother’s death
Barrister Akeem Agbaje has commiserated with the governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde over the death of his elder brother, Engr Sunday Makinde. In the condolence message released by his media office, Barr. Agbaje condoled the governor and the family over the loss of an elder sibling. “My heartfelt Continue Reading