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Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, suspends Fubara, deputy, house of assembly
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers state. The president made the announcement on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast over the political crisis and instability in the state. Tinubu said Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and all members of the Rivers assembly are “hereby suspended for […]
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Nothing Will Happen If Fubara Is Impeached, Says Wike
He said there is nothing wrong if the lawmakers decide to sack the governor for alleged impeachable offences. The immediate-past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, says heaven will not fall if the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly impeaches his successor Siminalayi Fubara. At a media parley in Abuja Wike, the Minister of the Federal […]
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Senator Alli extols APC leader, Chief Jolaoso’s virtues at 90
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibarapa, Chief Timothy Jolaoso, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described […]
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Oyo State people’ll decide next gov, but… – Makinde
Says state’s agribusiness policy attracting international recognitionsOyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that it will be left in the hands of the residents of the state to choose who will be governor after him. The governor stated this in his bi-monthly newsletter, noting that while his administration has redefined governance and showed the people […]
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Tinubu appoints Chief Medical Directors for six federal hospitals
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors for Federal Government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafia, Maiduguri and Kafanchan. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday titled ‘President Tinubu appoints six chief medical directors for federal hospitals.’ The newly appointed CMDs […]
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Makinde hails Adeladan’s appointment as federal Perm Sec
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has hailed the appointment of Alhaji Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan as a Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service.Adeladan’s appointment was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier in the week.Makinde, who congratulated the newly-appointed Permanent Secretary, an indigene of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area, said his diligence and hard […]
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Akinyele Ward 08 PDP Excos Pass Votes of Confidence on Hon Akinwole Akinleye Led Administration, Pay Solidarity Visit to His Office
In a significant show of support for the Hon Akinwole Akinleye Led Administration in Akinyele Local Government,The Akinyele PDP Ward 08 Executives unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government (LG), Hon Akinwole Akinleye led Administration. This gesture not only underscores the confidence the Ward 8 PDP party members […]
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Jandor: I Don’t Need Tinubu’s Endorsement to Become Lagos Governor
Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has stated that he does not need to seek approval from President Bola Tinubu to achieve his ambition of becoming the governor of Lagos State in 2027. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Jandor reiterated that his political journey is independent of the influence of Tinubu, the […]
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Hon Akinwole Akinleye; A Man Standing for the betterment of our dear Local Government.
In every community, there are individuals whose dedication and vision stand out, shaping the future of their localities. One such figure is the Executive chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye, whose unwavering commitment to the betterment of our dear local government has made a profound impact on the lives of residents. Through a […]
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Oyo Govt begins distribution of motorcycles to agric extension officers
Oyo State Government has begun the first phase of distribution of motorcycles to Agricultural Extension Officers across the state as a demonstration of its determination to boost agricultural extension services in the state.Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, who gave out 15 motorcycles to the agricultural extension officers on Tuesday, noted that […]
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Osun LG Election Proceeds Despite AGF, Police Calls for Suspension
The Osun State local government elections commenced on schedule despite opposition from the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, and the Nigeria Police Force, both of whom had urged the state government to suspend the exercise. Voting began as early as 8 a.m. in several local government areas, including Ede North, where Governor […]
Read MoreISAF 2025:Makinde restates commitment to educational advancement
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government will continue to support educational advancement both locally and internationally as education remains one of the major pillars of his administration. The governor maintained that his government has been doing a lot of things in the education sector towards improving primary, secondary and tertiary education […]
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Birthday: Akinyele LG Council boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye Felicitates Oyo state Assembly Speaker On his Birthday
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has extended his warm congratulations to the Speaker of the Oyo State Assembly,Rt. Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, on his birthday. In a statement made available to the public through his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle , Hon. Akinwole Akinleye extolled Rt. Hon Adebo Ogundoyin’s outstanding leadership, […]
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Let love Lead”; Akinyele Council boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye sends message of love to Akinyele Indigenes and residents*.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has sent a strong message to the good people of Akinyele local Government as the world celebrates the renown valentine day. Hon Akinwole Akinleye in a statement made available to the public through his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle, Admonished the good people of Akinyele […]
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In Wole Akinleye; ‘Now We Can Dream’
Written by: Oladimeji Ibrahim Pemisire “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. Nelson Mandela Hon Akinwole Akinleye’s emergence as the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government has […]
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Senator Alli celebrates Afeez Repete, hails dedication to APC growth
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm felicitations to Hon. Afeez Bolaji Repete, the former Deputy National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Monday in […]
Read More48 Perm Secs: GSM as the real ‘Koseleri’
By Afeez Omoniyi Oxygen “True leadership is not about wielding power but about empowering others, dismantling barriers, and ensuring that every voice is heard at the table.” Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has once again demonstrated its commitment to equity and inclusive governance with the recent appointment of 48 Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors-General, and Tutors-General of Education […]
Read MoreNigeria must build economy that can weather all storms – Makinde.Eulogises late brother
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that for Nigeria to beat the poverty trap and become a prosperous country, its economy must be built to weather all storms. The governor added that the country must also raise entrepreneurs and improve the standard of education, stating that in spite of Nigeria’s natural resources, its people […]
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Minimum wage: Polytechnic, College of Education workers threaten industrial action in Oyo
Workers of Polytechnics and College of Education in Oyo State, have threatened to withdraw their services begining from Wednesday February 5, 2025, over the continued delay in the implementation of the approved minimum wage for the instutions. The workers, in a statement signed by the Chairman, Joint Action Committee (JAC), of Tertiary Institutions in Oyo […]
Read MoreCrisis: PDP’ll come out stronger, Zamfara gov says
.As AfDB president, Minister, NFF president, Ajimobi’s son visit Oyo gov Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal Dare, has declared that the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to back Rt. Hon. SKE Ude-Okoye remained valid, noting that the party will come out stronger from its crisis.Governor Lawal maintained that the PDP needed to learn […]
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