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The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed Dr. Babatunde Adeniyi as the new chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC). The Assembly also approved the appointments of Chief Kunmi Agboola, Mr. Olanrewaju Emmanuel, Mr. Sunday Falana, Hon. Remi Ayoade, Mr. Olatunde Theophilus, Mrs. Adebayo Muriana and Mr. Babatunde Ige as members of the Commission. The confirmation followed the adoption of the screening report presented by the Deputy […]

Here is a non-listed, smooth, news-style version of the story: The new Nigerian Tax Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, has been widely praised for introducing reforms expected to strengthen the national economy, promote fairness, and improve the financial well-being of low- and middle-income earners. According to the Act, a series of enforcement guidelines and penalties have been established to ensure full compliance across all sectors. Under the […]

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government may move to seize or liquidate assets belonging to Dana Air in order to refund passengers and travel agents whose funds remain trapped following the suspension of the airline’s operations. Keyamo made this known during a stakeholder engagement session in Abuja, where he directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to fully investigate why outstanding refunds […]

The Oyo State Housing Corporation has issued a strong warning to owners of undeveloped plots in the Owode Housing Estate Phase II, Apata, Ibadan, after a fact-finding visit revealed serious security concerns stemming from decades of neglect. The alarm was raised by residents, who reported that the vast, uninhabited sections of the estate had become heavily forested and turned into a base for criminals responsible for violent attacks, robberies, and […]

The Forum of Local Government Chairmen in Oyo State has praised Governor Seyi Makinde for presenting the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a major turning point for Oyo’s development, security and long-term economic outlook. Governor Makinde, on Monday, unveiled a budget of ₦891.9 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, tagged the Budget of Economic Expansion, which the forum believes builds on the stabilisation […]

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented a ₦4.237 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as an ambitious and future-driven financial plan designed to strengthen his administration’s legacy in its final full year. Tagged the Budget of Shared Prosperity, the proposal reflects the state’s optimism about expanding economic opportunities, deepening development, and maintaining Lagos’ position as Africa’s leading megacity. Sanwo-Olu […]

Controversial street-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has ignited fresh drama in the music industry after publicly criticising rapper and music executive, Olamide, for not signing him earlier in his career. In a series of emotional posts shared on social media, the “Zazuu Zeh” crooner claimed that Olamide abandoned him at a crucial moment, insisting that the YBNL boss would one day regret not adding him to the […]

Bandits have struck once again in Kwara State, abducting 11 residents, including a pregnant woman, two nursing mothers, and several children, from Isapa in Ekiti Local Government Area. The attack occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Monday, throwing the community into fear and panic. This latest incident comes barely a week after 38 worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church in Oke Isegun, Eruku, were kidnapped in a similar raid, highlighting a disturbing […]