The Special Adviser on Labour Matters to the Oyo State Governor, Comrade Barrister Bayo Titilola Sodo, has affirmed Oyo State’s commitment to transparent and sincere labour relations, particularly regarding the new minimum wage. Speaking at a reception organized by the Oke-Ogun chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for Comrade Steven Olusesan Aderounmu, an outgoing internal auditor from the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, Sodo highlighted the state’s commitment to workers’ welfare. The event was held at the Kajola Local Government, Okeho. During his remarks, Sodo referenced Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent announcement of a new minimum…
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Comrade Stephen Olusesan Aderonmu, who served as an Internal Auditor in the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, has officially retired after a distinguished 35-year career. A send-forth celebration, organized by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Oke-Ogun Forum, was held to honor his unwavering commitment and contributions to the Commission. Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at the Kajola Local Government Secretariat for the event, where tributes poured in for the well-respected auditor. The guest speaker for the occasion, Comrade Jide Akinlotan, a retired Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA) in the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission,…
After being in the saddle as Oyo State governor for over five years, a pattern that represents ‘Seyi Makinde’s political ideology is emerging. The ideology is what I call Makindeism.Every politician seeks power. As a matter of fact, politics is a contest for power. Without power, politics loses its allure; it becomes blblandecause access to power gives the average politician the ginger.Power is the opportunity to emplace policies for the good of the majority of the people in a society. It is the ability to influence people to achieve desirable objectives. It is also the ability to command the respect…
In a landmark move, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 for Oyo State employees, demonstrating his administration’s ongoing commitment to worker welfare and reinforcing Oyo’s recent top worker-friendly rating by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to a statement by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, the decision follows recommendations from a dedicated Technical Committee that included both government and labor representatives. Once the necessary consequential adjustments are completed, the new wage will take effect, providing significant financial relief to the state’s workforce. Oyelade highlighted that Oyo’s employment-friendly initiatives recently earned it…
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has confirmed the passing of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, at age 56. In a statement issued by Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, announced this solemn news, expressing deep regret over the loss of one of the military’s highest-ranking officers. Lt. General Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos following a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, he was appointed as Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, marking the pinnacle of a distinguished military…
In a major shift, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has overturned a controversial policy that required students to be at least 18 years old to gain university admission. The policy, previously implemented by former Minister Professor Tahir Mamman, had stirred public debate. During his first press briefing since taking office on Tuesday, Alausa argued that the policy hindered efforts to reduce the country’s significant out-of-school population. He emphasized that keeping the entry age at 16 would better serve students and families, with special allowances for “gifted children” to enroll earlier. Beyond this policy reversal, Alausa unveiled a…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday detained former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa, following allegations of financial mismanagement related to a significant sum of money. Okowa, who served as Delta governor from 2015 to 2023 and was the vice-presidential candidate in the last general election, faces accusations of diverting approximately N1.3 trillion. The alleged misappropriated funds reportedly originate from the 13% derivation allocation, a federal revenue meant for oil-producing states. EFCC sources disclosed that Okowa was detained at the agency’s Port Harcourt Directorate after failing to satisfy investigators with his responses concerning how these funds were managed…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called out the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a party that “preys on the hardships of Nigerians,” adding that the APC’s tenure of governance will end in February 2027. The PDP condemned the APC’s attacks on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, labeling these actions as a desperate display of insecurity. The party highlighted that Governor Makinde has a proven record of prioritizing the needs of the people, both within Oyo State and through his collaboration with fellow PDP governors to foster democracy and resist what it describes as APC’s attempts to dominate…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Madam Wulemotu Aweni Babalola, mother of Alhaji Ademola Babalola, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council. This is contained in a heartfelt condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the late Madam Wulemotu as a virtuous woman whose life was marked by kindness, selflessness, and dedication to her family and community. The lawmaker noted that the deceased was a pillar of support and inspiration to her children and…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has urged Nigerians to safeguard journalists from intimidation and violence, stressing the crucial role journalists play in sustaining democracy. The appeal was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. In the statement to commemorate International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, he commended the bravery of Nigerian journalists who continue their work despite facing considerable threats. The lawmaker called on the public to recognise and protect journalists as defenders of truth and accountability. He lauded their resilience in…