Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated with APC chieftain and a leader in the progressives’ family, Alhaji Bello Adeleke Oladeji, popularly known as Baba BAO, on his 85th birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Baba BAO as a pillar of wisdom, courage and dedication whose contributions to the progressive ideals remain a source of inspiration to all. The lawmaker praised Baba BAO’s lifelong commitment to good governance and selfless service to humanity. He said that Baba BAO’s…
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The Oyo State Government on Wednesday cancelled the collection of N4,000 administrative fee for retireee, a move aimed at alleviating financial burdens on civil servants. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, citing Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to enhancing retirees’ welfare. Olayiwola added that previously, retirees were required to pay N4000 to access the retirement form at the Ministry of Establishments and Training. However, with the Governor’s directive, an electronic form has been designed online at no cost to retirees. He stated that this decision reflects the…
The Executive Chairman of Saki West Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Olaleye Akinola, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education and security by distributing exercise books to public primary school pupils and motorcycles to security operatives. The event, held in Saki, highlighted the chairman’s efforts to improve learning and safety in the local government area. Hon. Akinola emphasized that education remains a top priority for his administration, aligning with the policies of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on education and security. He distributed 60-leaf exercise books to pupils from some schools, with assurances that pupils in other schools would receive theirs…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle on his well-deserved nomination to serve as a board member on the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen in Ibadan. Senator Alli commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognising Ibikunle’s capabilities and nominating him to serve on the board of such a critical institution. The lawmaker expressed confidence that Ibikunle would contribute significantly to promoting ethical conduct and accountability in public service. “Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle’s nomination is a well-deserved recognition of…
Comrade Alhassan Yahya has emerged as the National President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) following a decisive victory at the union’s 8th Triennial Delegates’ Conference held in Owerri, Imo State. Yahya, who hails from Gombe State, secured 436 votes to defeat Comrade Bamidele Atunbi, former National Treasurer of the union, who garnered 97 votes, and Comrade Garba Mohammed, who received 39 votes. The newly elected president succeeds Comrade Chris Isiguzo, who served as NUJ president for six years. Yahya previously held the position of Deputy National President and will now lead the union for the next three years,…
In a significant development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed longstanding challenges affecting Nigeria’s refineries, which were previously hampered by a combination of spiritual and leadership issues. The move is expected to result in a nationwide reduction in the prices of petroleum products. Speaking on the matter, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Farouk Ahmed, highlighted the positive outcomes of the president’s intervention “Products will be available nationwide. What is important is that there is now competition and there is a choice, and we will see the prices of the products…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has once again complied with an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), presenting himself at their office on Tuesday morning. This follows a recent Supreme Court decision that dismissed Kogi State’s case challenging the anti-graft agency’s constitutional authority. A statement from Bello’s media office confirmed that he voluntarily attended the EFCC office with his legal team. Driving himself in a black Hilux, the former governor reportedly arrived with his lawyers to address allegations of financial misappropriation leveled against him. The visit is tied to ongoing legal proceedings, with the EFCC pursuing…
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu has lauded the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, which has resumed loading petroleum products as of November 26, 2024. The President attributed this milestone to the foundational work initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who spearheaded the comprehensive rehabilitation of Nigeria’s refineries. He also expressed appreciation to the African Export-Import Bank for its critical role in financing the project. Acknowledging the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, President Tinubu noted that Kyari’s…
In a significant move to fulfill his election campaign promises, the Executive Chairman of Saki East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Prince Adedokun Emmanuel Olalekan, flagged off the grading of two major roads in the area. The roads, which are critical for transportation and economic activities, are the Ago-Amodu to Ogbooro road, spanning 15 kilometers, and the Ogbooro to Agbonle road, which stretches over 24 kilometers. At the event, Hon. Adedokun expressed his gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for approving the funding for the grading of these roads, praising the governor for his people-oriented policies and support for…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has trained 137 Education Secretaries of Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities in the South-west, noting that the strength and development of the country’s educational system, rests on the quality of primary education. Speaking during the training session, the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, said the roles of the secretaries in basic education implementation are too crucial to be taken for grants. The Commission trained education secretaries within the South-west region, on the 2023/2024 Teacher Professional Development (TPD) programme in Ibadan between November 18-22, 2024. Represented by UBEC’s zonal assistant director, Mr. Olusegun…