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Kaduna gov appoints new heads for govt agencies
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has announced fresh appointments for the management of key agencies in the state. The governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, on Monday, charged the new appointees to be “adaptive, innovative, and competitive” in serving the people of the state while driving the state’s economic […]
Read MoreYou’ll no longer suffer ‘one-chance’ attacks, Tinubu assures Abuja residents
President Tinubu assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory that his administration was tackling the menace of ‘one-chance’ operators with reforms in public transport infrastructure. Tinubu gave the assurance during the inauguration of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja. He was represented at the event by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. “We heard your concerns, we […]
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Tinubu to establish ranches in Abuja community
Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration will work with rural farmers and livestock owners in Pai community, to establish ranches, and uplift the lives of the people. Tinubu made she statement on Monday, while inaugurating the newly constructed A2 junction (from Abuja-Lokoja Expressway) to Pai road in the Kwali Area Council in Abuja. The […]
Read MoreMid-term retreat: Makinde launches performance delivery compact to measure results.Says Oyo admitted into World Union of Whole Markets
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced the launch of what he described as a Legacy Compact, also known as Oyo State’s Performance Delivery Compact, which will help the administration to measure results and successes in the next two years. The governor gave this indication on Monday, at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), […]
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Makinde Flags Off Eruwa Agro-Industrial Hub, Launches SAfER Food Support in Oyo
By Sulaimon Olarewaju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural and economic development with the flag-off of two major initiatives—the upgrade of Eruwa Farm Settlement to Eruwa Agro-Industrial Hub and the distribution of food items under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) program. At the event in Eruwa, Governor […]
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Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye Celebrates Hon Olalere Solomon on his Birthday, Describes him as a great Gift to Humanity.*
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has extended his heartfelt felicitation to a staunch party man and great Philanthropist, Hon Olalere Solomon on the auspicious celebration of his birthday. Hon Akinwole Akinleye In a statement released by his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle described Hon Olalere Solomon ERE as great gift […]
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Avoid Division, Remain Committed to Party Unity – Oyo PDP Charges Akinyele LG stakeholders
The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State has recommenced its local government engagements after the sallah break with Akinyele Local Government. The local government engagement was chaired by Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke led team of Oyo State Executive Committee which included Michael Ogunsina, Hon Mufutau Ogunremi, Alhaja Ibitoye Wulemot, Hon. Oludayo Opatokun, Hon. […]
Read MoreSenator Alli felicitates Oyo APC chieftain, Gbade Lana on birthday
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Prince Gbade Lana, a respected APC chieftain and former Oyo State Commissioner for Information. This is contained in a statement signed by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the erstwhile Chairman of Ibadan North-East Local […]
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Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinyele Bags Oyo State IPAC ICON of DEMOCRACY AWARD*
In a significant recognition of his contributions to good governance and exemplary leadership, Hon Akinwole Akinyele, the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, has been honored with the ICON of DEMOCRACY Award by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) of Oyo State. This prestigious award is a testament to Hon Akinwole Akinleye’s dedication to public service […]
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Makinde Gave Us Life Again – Oyo Pensioners Hail Governor’s Reforms
The Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State chapter, Comrade Segun Abatan, has applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for transforming the lives of retirees in the state, describing his administration as a turning point that ended years of hardship and neglect. In an exclusive interview with The People’s Verdict, Abatan recounted the dire […]
Read MoreTinubu Meets With Tunde Bakare In LagosBakare had in April criticised Tinubu.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received in audience Pastor Tunde Bakare in Lagos on Wednesday. Photo: State House. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday received in audience the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, in Lagos. Bakare’s visit to Tinubu was revealed in a post on X by the Special […]
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I made PDP a major political force, says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he was instrumental in making the Peoples Democratic Party popular and establishing it as a major political force at both national and state levels. Wike made the remarks during his monthly live media chat in Abuja […]
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Senator Alli celebrates Tinubu’s achievements in 2 years, commends Nigerians’ resilience
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his remarkable accomplishments as he marks his second year in office. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator Alli commended Tinubu’s commitment to national development, bold economic reforms and tireless efforts toward […]
Read MoreOyo govt commiserates with family of slain student
.Explains how incident happenedThe Oyo State Government has commiserated with the family of a secondary school boy slain during a Routine Traffic Infraction Operation on Alakia Old Road, Ibadan, describing the incident as sad, shocking and painful. It stated that the state government would work with the Oyo State Police Command to investigate the matter […]
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EFCC to Grill Tompolo Over Alleged Naira Abuse at Birthday Bash
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to question former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over alleged abuse of the naira. The anti-graft agency made this known via a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, stating emphatically that “nobody is above the […]
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Fubara Seeks Reconciliation, Visited Me with Two APC Governors — Wike
Amid ongoing political tension in Rivers State, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed a recent visit by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. According to Wike, Fubara was accompanied by two All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and an elder statesman in what appeared to be a reconciliatory move. Speaking […]
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Do You Even Know If I Want to Go Back There?” — Fubara Breaks Silence on Rivers Crisis
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said he is not desperate to return to office, following his suspension amid ongoing political turbulence in the state. Speaking on Sunday at a service of songs in honour of late elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark, organised by the Rivers Elders Forum in Port Harcourt, Fubara expressed emotional […]
Read MoreSenator Alli distributes seedlings to farmers in Oyo South to boost food security
As part of his commitment to agricultural development, food sufficiency and poverty eradication, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has distributed a variety of seedlings to farmers across four local government areas in Oyo South Senatorial District. This was contained in a statement issued by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Saturday in […]
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Oluremi Tinubu Rallies Traditional Rulers in Fight Against FGM, HIV/AIDS and Digital Exclusion
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on traditional rulers and key stakeholders to join hands in eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), HIV/AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis from Nigerian communities. Speaking in Ibadan during a meeting with the Oyo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Senator Tinubu emphasized the crucial […]
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Sanwo-Olu Slams Peter Obi Over Leadership Comments, Calls Behaviour ‘Disturbing’
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has strongly criticised former Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, over remarks he made about Nigeria’s leadership and poverty levels. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, Sanwo-Olu described Obi’s comments as “disparaging” and “disturbing,” particularly as they were […]
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