… Promises autonomy for Local Governments The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will soon establish an anti-corruption agency in the state. The Governor, who stated this while speaking at a two-day induction programme for members-elect of the 9th Assembly of Oyo State, disclosed the readiness of his administration to fight graft. He ... Read More »
President of the Eighth Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has directed that the National Assembly Management should distribute his Severance Allowance to families of three victims of the insurgency in the North-East zone being perpetrated by Boko Haram and children of late Senators in need of financial assistance. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph ... Read More »
Arrest of alleged ‘Kidnappers for money ritual’ and rescue of Victims…Police warn against Jungle Justice. On 6th June ,2019 at about 12.45pm, the Command’s control room received a distress call that a mob action is going on at Lawanson junction, Itere. Anti crime patrol team led by the Divisional Police Officer Itere, CSP Odey Ogah was prompted deployed to the ... Read More »
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has revealed why council chairmen elected by the immediate past administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi were sacked. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan, on behalf of the Governor on Friday, the Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa rubbished claims by the council bosses, saying that “there are strong suspicion that all the ... Read More »
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has issued the proclamation for the inauguration of the 9th Session of Oyo State House of Assembly. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa indicated that the proclamation, under the signature of the Governor was issued to the Clerk of the House, Ms. Oyediran Foluke on ... Read More »
The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi ll has replied the query issued to him by the Kano State government over alleged misappropriation of N3.4bn. The emir, in his reply signed by Alhaji Abba Yusuf, secretary to the Kano State emirate council, said he inherited only N1.8bn in the account of the emirate. The letter, dated June 7, 2019, said: ... Read More »
Notable clergies and fathers of faith across the country such as the general Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God , Pastor Adejare Adeboye, Winners Chapel presiding Bishop, David Oyedepo, General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr. DK Olukoya and other eminent personalities will attend the interdenominational thanksgiving service in honour of Lagos state Governor, Mr. ... Read More »
Lagos State Government has warned those in the habit of picking and dropping passengers at undesignated bus stops, especially on the highways, to desist or face the full wrath of the law. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Salaam, who handed down the warning, stated that the practice would not be condoned as it is disrupting ... Read More »
… Orders issuance of certificate of returns to PDP candidates … INEC refuses to issue certificate of returns to PDP lawmakers-elect An FCT High Court has refused to grant an application for Stay of Execution of its judgement which nullified the election of one Senator and five House of Representatives members elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress ... Read More »
Heavily fortified security operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and the State Security Service have surrounded the premises of African Independent Television (AIT) after the station came back on air late Friday. AIT, Raypower Group Managing Director of DAAR Communication Mr. Tony Akiotu speaking to newsmen said shortly after AIT commenced operation, security forces gathered around the station’s premises He ... Read More »
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