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All Ayedatiwa’s Media Aides Sacked By Oluwarotimi Akeredolu
Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo state has sacked the media aides attached to his deputy, Hon Lucky Ayedatiwa. This is coming as it was gathered that the fear of possible dissolution of the State Executive Council has gripped the commissioners and other members of the council. Recall that while the governor was away in Germany on medical vacation, the EXCO became polarized.
Gratuities Of N206m Paid Out To 92 Pensioners By Makinde
No fewer than 92 pensioners in Oyo State on Monday received cheques worth N208 million as gratuities from the Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde-led government in the state. This, according to the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, is in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s promise to the executives of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State Chapter. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Hon.
Alli Gives Out Computers, Furniture,Inverters To Schools
In a bid to enhance educational experience of students, Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has generously donated computer sets power generating set, solar panels/inverters and furniture to schools within his district. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan.
Sanwo-Olu Admonishes Lagosians On Need To Get Voters Cards
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appealed to the residents of the State, who are of voting age to pick up their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs), from the various Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) offices in their localities. He made the appeal on Monday when he stopped by at INEC office in the Sura area of Lagos Island Local Government Area to pick up his reprinted PVC alongside the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and some of his cabinet members.
Additional 120 Electricity GenSets Presented To PHCs By OYSG
Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde’s government in Oyo State on Monday, presented an additional set of One-hundred and twenty (120) generators to primary health facilities in Oyo State. Recall that on November 8, 2022, the Oyo State Government had presented about 97 generating sets to some PHCs in the state. The symbolic presentation was done at the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, in collaboration with Lanocks construction company.
National Park Rangers Hailed For Bravery By Makinde’s Govt
Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde’s Government in Oyo State has saluted the bravery of Park Rangers at the Old Oyo National Park, while it also appealed to Nigerians to desist from cutting trees and harming rangers guarding forests. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun said this yesterday, during the celebration of 2022 World Ranger Day, marked at the Old National Park, Oyo.
How NURTW, NDLEA Clash Inside Osogbo Park Left Four Injured
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) on Thursday clashed in Osogbo capital of Osun State as they engaged in a shoutout. The Nation gathered the incident. which occurred around 2 pm caused tension around Old Garage area via Rasco after operatives of NDLEA trailed a commercial bus to the Lagos park located at the area.
How Appeal Court Affirmed Conviction Of Ex-Bank PHB MD...
A three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, upheld the conviction of a former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB Plc, Francis Atuche, as well as the bank’s former Chief Financial Officer, Ugo Anyanwu. Atuche and his co-convict, Anyanwu, had approached the appellate court to set aside their conviction by Justice Lateefa Okunnu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on June 16, 2021 over a N25.7 billion fraud.
Commercial Motorcycle Operators In Oyo Now To Be Registered
Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde’s government in Oyo State has revealed that plans are underway to issue identification numbers and registration jackets to commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, in the State. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic planning, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, said the registration is part of Oyo State Government’s drive to ensure effectiveness of the ongoing State-wide Residents’ registration programme.
How Former Top Ekiti Civil Servant Was Abducted By Gunmen
About seven gunmen struck on Wednesday at Orin Ekiti in the Ido/Osi Council Area of Ekiti State and abducted a retired top civil servant identified as Bamisaye, who was working in his farm. Sources said the farm where the incident occurred was located between Ero Dam and the Ekiti State farm settlement at Orin Ekiti. A source said that the development had caused tension and panic in the town, saying residents were worried about their safety.
All Set For Buhari To Visit Abu Dhabi
President Muhammadu Buhari will jet out on a two-day visit to Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates (UAE). While in Abu Dhabi, the President will meet the new President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to convey his condolences on the passing of the former president and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Seven Oyo High Court Judges Given SUVs By Makinde's Govt
Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State on Thursday, presented another seven-brand new Land Cruiser Prado Jeeps to judges in the State High Court, declaring that the gesture was in fulfillment of a promise ahead of their appointment. Governor Makinde, who was represented at the brief ceremony by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said that the vehicles would make the work of the judges easier.
Open Banking: CBN Issues Guidelines To Boost Competition
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued the regulatory framework for Open Banking in Nigeria in its efforts to enhance competition and innovation in the banking system. It disclosed this in its ‘Operational guidelines for open banking in Nigeria’ released in May, 2022. The guidelines said, “The Central Bank of Nigeria, hereafter called the Bank, had issued the regulatory framework for open banking in Nigeria in its efforts to enhance competition and innovation in the banking system.
UBA Hailed For Contributing To Growth Of African Economies
…President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry LCCI; Mrs Toki Mabogunje; Group General Manager, United Bank for Africa, Mr Muyiwa Akinyemi, and Ambassador Stanislas Kamanzi, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda at the Africa Day Celebration themed 'Boosting Intra-African Trade' at the on-going 2021 Lagos International Trade Fair which UBA is the Headline Sponsor held in Lagos recently… The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commended Africa’s global bank, United Bank...
Mokola, Ibadan Flyover Barricade Repaired By Makinde’s Govt
Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde’s government in Oyo State has announced the reopening of Mokola Flyover to traffic following the completion of repair works on the collapsed barrier on top of the bridge. The Oyo State Road Transport Managenent Agency OYRTMA) had, on Monday, suspended the use of the bridge, following the collapse of the barricade installed on the bridge to prevent use by heavy duty vehicles.
'Bill To Protect Rights Of Older Persons To Be Domesticated'
COSROPIN members...at the Ogun State House of Assembly... Members of the Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) have been assured that necessary stakeholders will be engaged for the immediate domestication of the Older Persons (Rights and Privileges) Bill 2020 in Ogun State. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, gave the assurance while playing host to members of the coalition led by its Chairman, Mrs.
Over 16,500 Pub/Primary School Teachers Promoted By Oyo Govt
...Dr. Nureni Adeniran, right, presenting letter to a teacher... Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde’s government in Oyo State on Wednesday released the promotion of over 16,500 public primary school teachers across the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Nureni Adeniran, disclosed this during a symbolic presentation of the letters in Ibadan, the state capital.
Portable Water Supply Boosted By Makinde’s Govt
Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State has commissioned the newly-rehabilitated Eleyele Dam project, which he noted would put an end to the perennial flood disaster in Ibadan. The governor added that the project would also be used to boost the supply of potable water to Eleyele neighbourhood and other communities in the state capital.
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