In a dramatic turn of events, a Federal High Court in Kano has sacked all 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for Saturday’s local government elections. The ruling was delivered on Friday by Justice Simon Amobeda following a case filed by Engineer Muhammad Babayo and a faction of the NNPP against the party’s leadership. Justice Amobeda ruled that the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) should accept a new list of candidates submitted by the faction led by the recognized State Chairman, Dalhatu Shehu Usman, by the party’s constitution. “The defendant is hereby restrained…
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As urbanization accelerates in Nigeria’s bustling economic hub, Lagos State, housing shortages have become a pressing concern. The city, known for its rapid population growth, faces immense pressure to meet the growing demand for residential properties. One innovative strategy emerging in response to this challenge is joint venture partnerships (JVPs). These collaborations bring together developers, investors, and landowners, enabling them to pool resources, share risks, and combine expertise to tackle the complex issue of housing deficits. The growth of Lagos State’s population, driven by urban migration and economic opportunities, has placed an enormous strain on the housing market. As a…
In 2019, Lagos State embarked on a transformative journey by launching the Aumentum Land Administration Solutions, a cutting-edge digital system designed to automate and streamline land records management. This system, which has been adopted by governments around the world, enhances the transparency and efficiency of property transactions while securing land documentation. The Aumentum solution has positioned Lagos State as a leader in the digital revolution of land administration in Nigeria, offering a new benchmark in governance excellence. From Manual to Digital: A Paradigm Shift Before the introduction of Aumentum, land title processing in Lagos was largely manual, resulting in numerous…
As a critical step towards ensuring access to safe clean, and potable water by the citizenry, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan Northwest Local Government, Alh AbdulRahman Olanrewaju Adepoju has officially flagged off chlorination of wells within the Council area. According to the Council Boss, the initiative was part of the local government’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of its citizens, and is in line with the state government’s commitment to providing basic amenities to rural communities. Alh Adepoju maintained that the chlorination of wells across the nooks and crannies of the Council area is a crucial step in…
Two days ago, a friend forwarded an article to me on WhatsApp, authored by Sola Abegunde. The title of the article is: ‘Oyo Joint Allocations Account: How Governor Makinde Has Been Deliberately Destroying Roads In Ibadan To Drain Local Government Funds.’The friend, an indigene of Ogun State resident in Sagamu, went ahead to say that Ibadan people are ingrates and that we are insulting a governor doing so much. Of course, I had no idea what he was talking about until I opened the link he sent to me. The truth was that he came to Ibadan about two weeks earlier…
In continuation of his poverty alleviation initiatives, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) on Wednesday empowered numerous constituents in Ibadan through the distribution of various skill enhancement kits. The initiative, designed to support entrepreneurs and professionals across various sectors, aims to improve the livelihoods of beneficiaries by providing essential tools for their trade and daily operations. Items distributed during the event included palmtops, grinders, cameras, printers, makeup kits, gas cylinders and cookers. Additionally, medical kits containing electronic blood pressure meters, blood glucose meters, and thermometers were provided. Hon. Mojeed Olaoya, the Oyo South Senatorial Chairman of APC, commended Senator Alli for…
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers from his cabinet. According to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on Wednesday. The affected ministers include Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism; Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN, OON), Minister of Education; Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development; and Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development. In addition to the dismissals, President Tinubu reassigned 10 ministers and appointed seven new cabinet members, including Bianca Ojukwu and Jumoke Oduwole. Recall that the Federal executive council earlier scrapped…
…Approves Inclusion of Exco of Farmers Groups As Guarantors The Oyo State government has taken steps to ease the guarantor’s requirements for the ongoing SAfER/Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), scheme for farmers. This, according to the Chairman, ACCOS, Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, is in a bid to ensure more farmers in Oyo State have access to Agricultural loan schemes. Speaking with stakeholders in Ibadan recently, he said Governor Seyi Makinde has approved inclusion of executives of farmers groups, to stand as guarantors to interested farmers seeking loans from the State Agricultural Credit Corporation. “The development will allow executive members…
In a significant move towards streamlining governance, President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) have undertaken a major restructuring of federal ministries, resulting in the scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development. These changes, announced during the FEC meeting in Abuja, aim to enhance efficiency and better coordinate regional and national development efforts. As part of the restructuring, the government has created a new Ministry of Regional Development, which will oversee all regional development commissions. This includes the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), as well as commissions from the North West, South…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has extended warm felicitations to a notable chieftain of All Progressives Congress(APC) in Oyo State, Alhaji Teslim Aderibigbe Omilabu Ghandi on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Ghandi as a staunch APC member, whose commitment to the party’s growth and success remained unwavering. The lawmaker said that Ghandi’s immense contributions to the political landscape of Oyo State have not gone unnoticed. “Alhaji Omilabu Ghandi has proven time and again…