The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has admitted that due diligence was not adequately carried out in the process that led to the recognition of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Walson-Jack made the admission while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged operations of the council. She accepted responsibility for the lapse, explaining that her […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of schools across the state, declaring that the protection of pupils, students and teachers remains a top priority. Makinde made this known on Wednesday during a one-day seminar titled “Building Resilient Schools: Strengthening Operational Capacity for Safety, Security and Child Protection in Oyo State Educational Institutions.” Represented by the Head of Operations of the Oyo State […]

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged operations of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has declared the appointment letter presented by the council’s self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, as fake. The committee’s Chairman, Yusuf Gagdi, made the disclosure on Wednesday during the continuation of the investigative hearing in Abuja. Gagdi said the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who appeared […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at Registration Area centres across Osun State until Friday, July 31, 2026, following complaints from voters and large crowds at collection centres. The extension was announced in a statement issued by the Head of Department, Voter Education, Publicity, Gender and Inclusivity, Ariyo Rufus, on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola. According to the […]