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The United States Mission in Nigeria has defended its decision to reduce most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas for Nigerians to single-entry with a three-month validity, saying the move is based on global security standards rather than retaliation over diplomatic disagreements. In a statement released by the US Department of State… Continue reading

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to upholding quality and excellence in state-owned tertiary institutions by continuing to provide necessary support to them.The governor stated this while inaugurating the Governing Councils of five state-owned higher institutions, namely; The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan; Oke Ogun Polytechnic,… Continue reading

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is an institution that cannot be threatened by talks about an emerging coalition, noting that the party remains united and undivided in the South-West geopolitical zone.The governor said that PDP leaders in the South-West have resolved that… Continue reading

In Osun State, speculation is rife that Executive Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke may be considering a defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This potential move has drawn widespread condemnation from the people of Osun, who are urging the governor and his political allies to reconsider. Reports from our correspondents… Continue reading

The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Chief WilfredMadu has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the demise of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty (HIM), Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Recalled that Kabiesi Oba Olakulehin joined his ancestors on Tuesday morning few days after his 90th birthday and less than… Continue reading

Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Segun Olayiwola, has said that the positive turnaround witnessed by the education sector in the state is as a result of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde visionary and insightful leadership.He noted that the administration has implemented many policies towards transforming the sector, which… Continue reading

Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barr. Temilola Seun Ashamu, said on Thursday that the Oyo State Government has been working hard towards positioning the state as Nigeria’s leading sub-national in terms of climate action and sustainable systems, while also creating green jobs.The Commissioner stated that the mandate of the… Continue reading

Director-General of the Oyo State Investments and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), Mr Tilewa Folami, has highlighted the contributions of his agency to the economic expansion programme of the Governor ‘Seyi Makinde administration as well as its contributions to infrastructure development and lifting residents of the state out of poverty.Folami,… Continue reading

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, said on Wednesday that her Ministry has been working hard to bring to reality Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s vision of taking the people of Oyo State from poverty to prosperity.She noted that the Ministry set for itself the target of impacting… Continue reading

A political group, Osun Democrats for Democracy (ODD) has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support President Bola Tinubu and complete his ongoing transformation of Osun state. In a statement issued in Osogbo, on Wednesday, and signed by its director of publicity, Comrade Adeoye… Continue reading