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Subsidy:Oyo Gov’ Set Committee To Review Salary

In consonance with his proactive approach to governance, Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has constituted a committee to review workers’ wages in the state. The committee which was constituted during a meeting with labour leaders in the state at the Executive Chambers, has eight weeks to turn in its report. Governor Makinde said following […]

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Makinde Appoints Executive Assistants

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde on Monday approved the appointments of three Executive Assistants in his new administration. A statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi indicated that the Executive Assistants are: CP Sunday Odukoya (Rtd) as the Executive Assistant (Security), Revd. Idowu Ogedengbe as Executive Assistant (Administration) and […]

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FG Has Solution For Impact Of Subsidy Removal – Oshiomhole

He said the President recognizes the impact the withdrawal of fuel subsidy is having on Nigerians and is determined to take an immediate action to cushion the effect. A former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed confidence that issues arising from the removal of fuel subsidy will be quickly resolved between the Federal […]

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Former Lagos Federal Lawmaker Emerges Imo LP Deputy Gov Candidate

The former lawmaker was unveiled to party supporters at the Labour Party secretariat along MCC Road in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The Labour Party deputy governorship candidate in Imo State, Tony Nwulu. Ahead of the November poll in Imo State, the Labour Party Governorship candidate Athan Achonu has named Tony Nwulu as his running […]

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”Movable assets did not increase, at home in Nigeria or outside”- Buhari declares assets after leaving office

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted his assets declaration form to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). A tweet shared by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, todayJune 3, states that the CCB acknowledged receipt of the president’s form today. The asset declaration form is a schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) […]

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Don’t Go On Strike – Sanwolu Olu Begs NLC

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has begged members of the Nigerian Labour Congress not to embark on a strike over removal of fuel subsidy as announced by President Bola Tinubu during his inaugural speech. Recall that the NLC on Friday, June 2, issued a five-day ultimatum to the federal government to revert to the old […]

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Photostory: AS NUJ BACKS SENATOR OSITA IZUNASO FOR SENATE PRESIDENT From left, the President of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo and the leading candidate for Senate Presidency, Senator Osita Izunaso at the National Headquarters of NUJ in Abuja, Saturday.

Senator-elect Monday Odebholo, Edo, NUJ President, Chief Chris Isiguzo, leading candidate for Senate Presidency, Senator Osita Izunaso, Senator-elect Benson Friday Koboweri and Hon. Ejike Chukwu. From left, Chief Sunny Chukwumele Senator-elect Benson Friday, Senator Osita Izunaso and Senator Monday Okdebholo Chief Sunni Chukwumele , Madam Pat Oseh and Hon. Chukwudi EnekwechiNUJ President, Chief Chris Isiguzo, […]

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NUJ BACKS IZUNASO FOR SENATE PRESIDENT

…declares that he is the best among the aspirants. The Nigeria Union of Journalists has thrown its weight behind the aspiration of Senator Osita Izunaso for Senate Presidency. President of the Union, Chief Chris Isiguzo said Senator Izunaso is the best among all the senators vying for the position. Isiguzo who spoke while receiving Senator […]

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Photostory:Osita Izunaso Congratulates Senator George Akume On His Appointment

The leading candidate for Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly Senator Osita Izunaso congratulates Senator George Akume on his appointment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in his house in Maitama, Abuja.

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Allegations of Corruption: Group Blasts Ndume for Comparing Akpabio with Tinubu

Director General of the Akpabio/Barau Stability Group campaigning for Senate Presidency for Akpabio has been berated for comparing Senator Godswill Akpabio with Nigeria’s new President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on issues of corruption. The Coalition of Yoruba Defenders described Ndume’s comparison of the series of corruption cases being faced by Akpabio with what Asiwaju Bola […]

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President Women in MICE , Bilqīs Abdul congratulates Tinubu

The President Women in MICE and the Chief Executive Officer, Bboog Travels and Tours Limited, Hajia Bilqīs Abdul, has transmitted a Congratulatory message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his peaceful inauguration and assumption of office. In the message, Hajiya Bilqis Abdul who is also the Immediate Past- National President, of the Nigeria Association of […]

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Group congratulates Gov Makinde, Oyo Assembly Members for Making History on Chieftaincy Reforms Law

A sociocultural group, Ibadan Renaissance Reform Mandate on Thursday congratulated the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde and members of the State House of Assembly on the Wednesday’s passage of an executive Bill on the reform of the age-long Chieftaincy Matters. The group said both the Governor and the State lawmakers have recorded their names […]

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Education Politics

Makinde appoints ag. CMD for LAUTECH Hospital

Governor Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of Professor Olawale Olakulehin as Acting Chief Medical Director, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. According to the statement, the appointment is with immediate effect. The governor, while congratulating the new […]

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Katsina Residents Begged Nigerians On Behalf Of Buhari

Residents of Katsina State has appealed to Nigerians to forgive former President Buhari in any way he offended them during his time in office. The residents made the appeal during the Durbar celebration organized to honor the former President on Tuesday, May 30. Two of the residents namely Lawal Ado and Umaru Yusuf in an […]

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Just In:Adegoke murder,Court sentences Adedoyin to death by hangingAdegoke

Osun State Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Ojo has sentenced Dr Rahman Adedoyin, owner of Hilton Hotel Ile-Ife to death by hanging. Earlier, Osun State Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Ojo declared that Dr Rahman Adedoyin, owner of Hilton Hotel Ile-Ife, where Timothy Adegoke OAU postgraduate student was allegedly killed was culpable of murder. The Chief Judge […]

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I Wish You All Round Success In Your Second Term In Office – Femi Awakan Congratulates Gov. Makinde

Femi Awakan, has congratulated Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on his swearing-in as governor of the state for a second term. Awakan said Makinde’s administration has delivered many unprecedented accomplishments that can only be traced to the people of the state. “I hereby congratulate the governor and the people of Oyo State. I commend the […]

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I Wish You Success In Your Second Term In Office – Olopoeyan Congratulates Gov. Makinde

The Southwest leader of the New Nigerian People’s Party ( NNPP ), Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan on Monday joined well-wishers to congratulate the state governor, Seyi Makinde as he took the oath of office to begin his second term as governor. Olopoeyan, a long-time political ally of Gov Makinde wished the governor additional success as he […]

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Olopoeyan Congratulates Oyo State Gov’ Seyi Makinde On His Inauguration To Office.

Popular Oyo Philanthropist, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan, has congratulated Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on his swearing-in as governor of the state for a second term. Olopoeyan said Makinde’s administration has delivered many unprecedented accomplishments that can only be traced to the people of the state. “I hereby congratulate the governor and the people of Oyo […]

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Just In: Makinde Dissolved Oyo PMS,Auxiliary On Inauguration DayMAY 29, 2023

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has dissolved the Disciplinary Committee in charge of the Park Management System (PMS). The dissolution of the PMS committee, headed by Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxillary, was contained in a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Segun Ogunwuyi. According to the statement, the dissolution is […]

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Oyo NUJ congratulates Makinde over second term inauguration

…Commends him for appointing Olanrewaju as CPS, Ogunwuyi’s reappointment as CoS The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, on Monday congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde of the state over his successful completion of his first term in office, and his second term inauguration for another period of four years. Besides, the NUJ also lauded […]

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