Author: Akintayo Adams

Governor Seyi Makinde has authorized the regularization and integration of 129 floating staff members from the former Oyo State Agricultural Development Program into the state civil service. He said, “The reabsorbed 129 staff would henceforth enjoy their promotions and other entitlements for civil servants. The governor, by this action, is being consistent with his attitude of empathy for the civil servants who have procedural, legal or other issues with the system.” In another development, Musibau Babatunde, the state Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, said that the state council approved an investment of ₦691,307,39.86 in Wema Bank’s Right Issuance Program.…

The Oyo State Government, through its Executive Council authorized ₦3.5 billion, on Wednesday, to clear shrubs along the 36.7 km northeast section of the Rashidi Ladoja Ibadan Circular Road. This was declared by the state’s commissioner for public works and transportation, Daud Sangodoyin, following the council meeting, which took place in the state capital of Ibadan at the governor’s office. “The project which runs from the Badeku axis to the Moniya axis includes 150metres width bush clearing through the 36.7km length, removal of topsoil, construction of selected culverts, and limited provision of earthworks among others. A sum of ₦3.5 billion…

Kano and Jigawa states rank ahead of others on the list of states smoking tobacco in Nigeria. This was revealed by The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), at a one-day multi-stakeholders’ engagement on tobacco taxation in Jigawa State. Speaking, CISLAC senior programs officer, Solomon Adoga, said the aim of the meeting, in conjunction with Tax Justice Network, was to perfect a way to lower the level of tobacco usage in the state, which is prevalent among the youths. “It’s unfortunate that research shows Kano/Jigawa are on top the list of states in use of tobacco in Nigeria, while the…

118 inmates have reportedly escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, as a result of a late Wednesday night rainfall. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Adamu Duza, on Thursday. The statement revealed that NCoS swiftly swung to action by activating its recapturing protocols, and it’s joint efforts with other security agencies led to the rearrest of 10 of the escaped inmates. The statement further noted that the Controller of Corrections, FCT Command, Francis John, assured the public that the situation was under…

The management of MRS Oil Plc has announced a reduction in the price of Automotive Gas Oil, known as diesel to ₦1,050 per litre in its retail stations across the Federation. This was disclosed in a flier prepared by the oil firm, and shared via its social media handles. “We are now selling AGO at all MRS retail outlets in Nigeria at N1050 per litre. “Any station not selling at this price, please report to customer service or whistleblower,” the announcement echoed. This is sequel to a similar announcement by Dangote Petroleum PLC earlier in the week. Join our WhatsApp…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of withdrawal to cut short an appeal against the order of a High Court sitting in Kogi rendering it incapable of arresting the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The anti-graft agency stated that the withdrawal is premised on the fact that subsequent events have occurred, and rendered the appeal unworthy. The commission further admits that the appeal was filed out of the time allowed by law. The notice filed by the anti-corruption commission reads: “The appellant herein intends to and do hereby wholly withdraw her appeal…

APC National Chairman, Umar Ganduje, said the party would be able to find solutions to problems that are plaguing the country. The former Kano helmsman said this during the APC’s grand finale campaign and the presentation of party flags to the 11 chairmanship candidates for aheas of the LGA elections. “With the manifesto and the constitution of the APC, the party has achieved a lot at the national level under President Tinubu. “And you have seen what APC has achieved in Gombe State under Gov. Inuwa Yahaya. “It is now clear that APC is the answer to Nigeria’s problems,” he…

Former Governor of Anambra state, and presidential candidate of The Labour Party, in the 2023 general elections, Peter Gregory Obi on Wednesday denied being desperate to be president in 2027. Obi said he is on a mission to help the poor and less privileged Nigerians out of their predicaments caused by the current economic situation of the country. He bemoaned that some people tend to ignore discussions about pressing issues confronting Nigeria and its citizens. “We live in a system where public office holders and politicians are only seen during elections. I can tell you that it is an everyday…

Yahaya Bello, immediate-past governor of Kogi State, has been served with charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding an alleged N80.2 billion. Bello was served the accusations by his attorney, Abdulwahab Muhammad (SAN), according to the EFCC, following a ruling by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that Bello should be served by his attorney. After Bello declined to show up for court, the judge made her decision. A statement by Dele Oyewole, EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity of the Commission, reads: “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting Yahaya Bello…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said that he has ended the godfatherism in the state’s political arena. Makinde made this statement on Wednesday at the Students’ Legislative Summit, which was put on by the University of Ibadan Students’ Representative Council and the Honorable Adebo Ogundoyin, Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly. Speaking during his speech, the governor said that “who is your father” used to be a common question in the state’s political arena. But he claimed to have been able to break through that.…