Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, praised the virtues of the late former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Soji Adagunodo-Oluwatukesi, who passed on to glory a year ago.He stated that he would do everything to uphold the legacy of the former party chieftain, stating… Continue reading
Intellectual pursuit and excellence are traditionally built on empirical facts. When facts are deliberately twisted to achieve partisan goals, the public, the citizenry, immediately identifies intellectual deceit and a prelude to a likely jaundiced academic thesis. Applied to the public space and as facts are sacred, governance analysis from dispassionate… Continue reading
The Executive Chairman, Ibadan South West Local Government Aleshinloye Ibadan, Hon.Kehinde Adeyemi Akande(Eletu1), has sworn- in newly appointed Chief of Staff, Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistant in a grand style at the Council Secretariat In his keynote address, Hon. Kehinde Akande emphasized on the importance of teamwork, transparency, and accountability… Continue reading
The Oyo State Police Command has on Friday paraded no fewer than forty one suspected criminals allegedly terrorizing the state. The suspects were paraded for their alleged involvement in criminal activities ranging from cattle rustling cum kidnapping, armed robbery, car snatching, gun-running, murder, among others. Briefing journalists at the Command… Continue reading
As part of deliberate move to wrest the control of local government areas from state governors, the Senate has introduced a bill to establish Local Government Independent Electoral Commission. The bill, which passed first reading on Thursday in Abuja, was sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Sani… Continue reading
Two persons on Thursday sustained bullet injuries as a result of exchange of gun fire between unidentified opposing thugs. Trouble started at Benin Airport,when Shaibu,who was being expected to arrive from Abuja, touched down in a private jet at about 1.18pm to the waiting arms of hundreds of supporters who… Continue reading
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the tragic death of a 19-year-old boy who was allegedly beaten to death by his father in the Alagbado area of Lagos. According to Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement on Thursday, the incident was reported… Continue reading
President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers with promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu disclosed this on his verified X handle formerly Twitter, on Thursday, July 18. ‘President Tinubu… Continue reading
Members of the House of Representatives have agreed to cut their salaries by 50 percent for six months as part of their solidarity and sacrifice to support the economic hardship and hunger Nigerians are going through at the moment. The speaker inferred that each lawmaker’s salary was about N600,000 monthly…. Continue reading
Oyo State government has absolved itself from the rumoured plan to stop or scuttle the ambition of anyone from becoming the next Olubadan. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, government believes that it is not only premature but also unfair and preemptive… Continue reading
IGBEGA OYO : More Than A Billboard Message 
Ogundipe Cautions Makinde Over Use of Inflammatory References, Says Reckless Political Metaphors Must Not Replace Democratic Discourse