Hon. Abdul Hakeem Shuarau, popularly known as ADEAK, a former Supervisory Councillor of Works, Land, and Transport in Wewe LCDA, Saki West Local Government, has expressed his gratitude to Allah, Governor Seyi Makinde, and the PDP for the opportunity to serve his community. He also extended his congratulations to the newly constituted administration. In his thanksgiving message, ADEAK stated, “I appreciate Allah for the gift of life and sound health to partake in the administration and the Governor who deemed it fit for me to have the opportunity. I also thank the PDP for recognizing my charisma and allowing me…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its readiness to conduct local government elections if given the responsibility. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, made this assertion on Thursday, July 25, during his appearance before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters to discuss preparations for the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. Yakubu affirmed INEC’s capacity to manage local government elections, contingent on legal amendments permitting it. He highlighted INEC’s successful conduct of area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as evidence of its capability, noting the absence of issues commonly…
The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has threatened to prosecute council chairmen found misusing Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), made this known on Thursday. Following the Supreme Court’s July 11 ruling that allocations should be paid directly to local governments, Fagbemi emphasized that council chairmen have no immunity and face jail time if they misuse development funds. Speaking at the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria’s 17th-anniversary lecture in Abuja, Fagbemi stated, “Local government council chairmen must choose between proper fund usage or risking jail. Their choice is…
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has announced an adjustment to its ongoing Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination schedule to accommodate Muslim applicants who need to observe Juma’at prayers. The change was made to ensure that applicants can fulfill their religious obligations without missing their exams. In a statement released on Thursday, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, Chairman of OYOSUBEB, explained that the adjustment specifically affects Muslim applicants who were initially scheduled to take exams between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday. “For those observing Juma’at prayers at various mosques from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., we have arranged…
As preparations for the upcoming protest on August 1 intensify, security stakeholders in Oyo State have emphasized the need for a peaceful and orderly demonstration, warning against any form of vandalism, theft, or burglary. The appeal was made during a security meeting on Thursday at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Secretariat, Ibadan. CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd), Special Adviser on Security to the Oyo State Governor, convened the meeting to discuss the protest and engage with various interest groups. He stressed that while the state government upholds the right to peaceful protest, it will not tolerate any violence or disruptions.…
The Oyo State Post Primary School Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM has fixed Monday, July 29- August 2, 2024, for computer-based test (CBT) for applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise for teaching and non-teaching staff of secondary schools. The Chairman, of TESCOM, Pastor Akinade Alamu, stated this in Ibadan today, during a press conference. He said a total of 62, 000 applicants scaled the application exercise to take part in the computer-based tests for the available positions. Pastor Alamu said 12,000 applicants put in for non-teaching service, while 50,000 applicants applied for teaching service, under TESCOM. The Chairman said the Commission…
Prospective retirees among primary school teachers and local government staff have been strongly advised against using intermediaries, agents, or touts for processing their retirement benefits. This caution was issued by Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige, Chairman of the Local Government Staff Pension Board (LGSPB), during a two-day sensitization training program. The training, held in Oyo and Ogbomoso zones, was aimed at employees due to retire between July and December 2024. It is part of a broader initiative that was launched by the State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, on July 15, 2024, at the House of Chiefs Parliament Building in…
Dr. Musa Abdulwasi, former Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for the opportunity to serve as the Chairman of the Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission. In his statement, Dr. Abdulwasi highlighted the achievements of his tenure, noting the significant improvements made in the legislative service. He emphasized that under his leadership, the legislative service gained recognition, autonomy, and respect among the state’s various services. Additionally, the careers of legislative staff were streamlined in accordance with current working standards. “As we…
Oba Lateef Adebimpe, the Osi-Balogun of Ibadaland and one of Ibadan’s prominent high chiefs, has passed away. He reportedly died on Wednesday afternoon. Oba Adebimpe was last seen in public on July 12 at the coronation of Owolabi Olakulehin as the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Further details about his passing will be provided as they become available.
Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has announced plans to upgrade Ibadan Airport to international standards within 18 months. The governor made this commitment at the Hijrah 1446 luncheon held at the Presidential Lodge, Secretariat, Ibadan, on Wednesday. Governor Makinde stated that the state government has the necessary resources to drive the project. He also promised that Hajj pilgrims would be airlifted from Ibadan Airport to Saudi Arabia before the end of his tenure. The governor revealed that he would constitute a committee to oversee the airport upgrade project, with the committee’s formation to be announced by the end of the…