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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, advocated a single term of five or six years for elected political office holders across all levels of government in Nigeria, against the current double term of four years each. He made this known while playing host to Muslim faithful, alongside traditional rulers and political office holders in his Ikolaba private residence in Ibadan, the state capital, shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers. The delegation […]

Akwa Ibom Governor  Umo Eno has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the announcement on Friday, June 6, during a formal ceremony at the Government House in Uyo. Speaking at the event, Eno said: “After completing the rounds of my consultation as your servant whom you have elected to serve, I have therefore decided to progressively move to […]

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, called on Nigerians to intensify their prayers for the military and other security agencies, which continue to make immense sacrifices to safeguard the nation, particularly those on the frontlines against terrorism and banditry. He observed his Eid-el-Kabir prayers with other Muslim faithful at the Eid Ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos. Speaking with journalists after the prayers, the President emphasised the importance of compassion, unity, and […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Lawal Uwais, who passed away on Friday at the age of 88. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late jurist as a phenomenal legal mind and statesman who served Nigeria with unwavering honour, courage, and integrity. “I join family […]

Over two billion professing Muslims all over the world on Friday celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, a major religious festivity to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to Allah. At various prayer grounds, Muslim faithful, clothed in colourful attire, gathered for the symbolic Rakkat prayers to mark Eid celebrations from where they proceed to their respective houses for the symbolic slaughtering of […]

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the constitution of a new board for the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission with the appointment of chairperson and members. In a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, the following individuals were named:   Olubukola Oladipo Chairperson Banji Ranmi Ogungbaro Member Oluwatoyin Ajibola Member Ariyo Ameenat Ayokunnu Member Afolabi Olusola Joshua Member Rasaq Mustapha Member Olalekan […]

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has expressed satisfaction with the positive impact of his administration’s interventions to support the populace under the ongoing Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery project. In a statement issued following yesterday’s Executive Council meeting, Makinde noted that his administration will persist in assisting the poorest and most vulnerable across all local government areas of Oyo State. He said the commitment is a direct response […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of 2 billion Naira for the reconstruction of all houses affected by the flood in Mokwa, Niger State. Vice President, Kashim Shettima, disclosed this during a visit to Mokwa, following the devastating flood that destroyed lives and property, and left hundreds displaced. Shettima also said the President authorised the immediate release of 20 trucks of rice to be delivered to the victims. […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed satisfaction with the positive impact of his administration’s interventions to support the populace under the ongoing Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery project. According to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Makinde noted that, unlike other states, his administration will persist in assisting the poorest and most vulnerable across all local government areas of Oyo State. This commitment is a direct response to […]