…commences implementation of bulk purchase and selling of food items. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed plans by his administration to introduce a price control mechanism in the state. Governor Abiodun also disclosed that henceforth, all forms of market levies have been suspended, noting that only development and environmental levies will be allowed, as they are meant for ... Read More »
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“Gov. Abiodun Expresses Sympathy to Zulum, Calls for Urgent Support Over Maiduguri Flood”
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sympathized with his Borno State counterpart, Prof. Babagana Zulum and the people of the state over the incident of flood that recently ravaged Maiduguri, the state capital. The governor, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade said the ... Read More »
OYSPHCB Commences Recruitment as 16,000 Candidates Undergo CBT Exam in Ibadan
The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board (OYSPHCB) has begun recruitment exercise with a two-day Computer-Based examination for candidates who applied for various positions. While monitoring the exercise at the University of Ibadan Distant Learning Center, Ajibode, Ibadan, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi explained that the ongoing recruitment exercise is significant as it will help to bridge the ... Read More »
“Debates that Shatter Rocks: My Showdown with Peter the Rock” – Babafemi Ojudu
I ran for Senate in 2011. One of the highlights of that contest was a debate where I took aim at a man considered invincible in Ekiti politics, the former Governor Ayodele Peter Fayose, known by the moniker “Peter the Rock.” Twice in the state’s history, I shattered that rock like a grain of sand. The first was his impeachment, ... Read More »
“A Guiding Light Extinguished: Remembering Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN’s Legacy”
With heart-wrenching sorrow, yet utter submission to the Divine Will, I mourn the passing of my venerable mentor, erudite brother Silk, dearest confidant, and guiding light, Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN. His departure has left an unbridgeable chasm within me and the legal community, a void that can never be filled. Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN, was a luminary of ... Read More »
Ogun State Government Approves Additional Day Off for Public Servants Amid Fuel Price Hike
Ogun State Governor, Prince @DapoAbiodunCON has approved two days off duty per week for officers on Grade Level 01-14, while officers on Grade Level 15-17 are to maintain one day off duty per week. A statement by the State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya said the gesture is aimed at further easing the burden on the teeming workers who ... Read More »
IGP Egbetokun Sympathizes with Borno State Over Flash Flood Tragedy, Pledges Continued Support
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has sympathized with the Government and good people of Borno State on the loss of lives and property to the devastating flood that occurred in the state on Monday 9th September, 2024. The IGP expresses great concerns on this disaster that has also internally displaced many residents who have been ... Read More »
NIDCOM REACTS TO ANOTHER VIRAL VIDEO OF NIGERIANS STRANDED IN LIBYA
Abuja, Sept. 10, 2024: The attention of the Management of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has once again be drawn to another viral video showing some Nigerians stranded in Libya and calling for help to be evacuated back home. 2. While this video will be looked into, it is worth noting that over 10,000 Nigerians were evacuated from Libya a ... Read More »
INEC and Police Assure Stakeholders of Security and Readiness for Edo Governorship Election
The Inspector-General of Police The Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Edo State The Chairmen of Political Parties in Edo State The candidates and their running mates National Commissioners of INEC The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo State The Commissioner of Police and other Members of ICCES Traditional and Religious Leaders Election Observers Media Organisations Other Invited Guests Ladies ... Read More »
“Oyo Traffic Tribunal Begins Sitting, Treats 27 Cases of Offenders”
The Oyo State Traffic Violation Tribunal, constituted by the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) and the Oyo State Rule of Law Agency, has commenced sitting on Monday in Ibadan. This was stated by the OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd) in a press statement on Wednesday. According to him, the first sitting of the tribunal, was headed by ... Read More »