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The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has convened a high-level stakeholders engagement meetings with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across all strata in Ibarapa East Local Government Area, aimed at reinforcing party unity, grassroots mobilization, and preparations ahead of future elections. Held in two sessions across separate venues in the Constituency, the engagements brought together a wide array of party stakeholders including political functionaries, ward and local government executive members, top political leaders and grassroots party leaders in the area Speaking at the meetings, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin conveyed the message of…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) says it shared N2 trillion with the three tiers of government in July 2025. According to a statement on Friday by Muhammed Manga, director of information and public relations, ministry of finance, the amount was disclosed at the August 2025 meeting. The meeting was chaired by Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy. The committee said the gross total revenue was N3.83 trillion, out of which N2 trillion was shared among the three tiers. From the total amount, which includes statutory revenue, value-added tax (VAT), electronic money transfer levy (EMT),…

The Benue state house of assembly has suspended four members for allegedly plotting to impeach Aondona Dajoh, the speaker. Channels Television reports that the suspended lawmakers are Alfred Berger, representing Makurdi north; Terna Shimawua of Kian; Cyril Ekong of Obi; and James Umoru representing Apa constituency. The house resolved to suspend the lawmakers for six months during plenary on Friday. Saater Tiseer, majority leader of the house, moved a motion of urgent importance calling for disciplinary action. Advertisement Tiseer accused the lawmakers of attempting to unsettle the assembly with what he described as a needless crisis. Dajoh thereafter directed the sergeant-at-arms…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bashir Haske, a businessman and son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a notice issued by Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, the anti-graft agency urged members of the public to provide any information that could lead to Haske’s arrest. “The public is hereby notified that Abdullahi Bashir Haske, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the EFCC in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering,” the statement reads. The notice said Haske, a 38-year-old man, was last known to reside at…

Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, has affirmed his position as the “veritable custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition”, emphasising his commitment to preserving the heritage and welfare of his people. Alaafin’s comments come on the heels of his dispute with Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, over the authority to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on businessman Dotun Sanusi. In a statement released on Thursday by Bode Durojaiye, his director of media and publicity, the monarch addressed recent tension between him and Ooni, clarifying that his authority is rooted in centuries-old Yoruba history and spiritual traditions. Owoade highlighted that his…

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to drive national growth. Tinubu spoke on Thursday during an interactive meeting with members of the Nigerian community on the sidelines of the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu said Nigeria is on the rise again under his leadership. The president said leadership is about “thinking and doing”, adding that his administration’s priority is to create an environment where every Nigerian can feel the…

…….“He’s not just planting seeds in the soil, but seeds of prosperity in every household across the state.” In the sun-drenched fields of Ijaiye and across Oyo State’s emerging agro corridors, a quiet revolution is taking root, one driven by the unwavering vision of Governor Seyi Makinde and steered by tireless, assiduous collaborators like Dr. Debo Akande, the Executive Adviser on International Development Cooperation and Director-General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA). Recall, while Dr. Akande was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Oyo Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), he did not mince words when he described the…

In a clear demonstration of Governor Seyi Makinde’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure expansion and fair compensation, the Oyo State Government has today disbursed over ₦200 million to 60 beneficiaries of the Circular Road Corridor Phase 3 acquisition. The disbursement, supervised by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, was officially confirmed by the Honorable Commissioner, Akin-Funmilayo Williams, as approved by His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde FNSE, who reiterated the Governor’s promise of ensuring transparency and fairness in all government dealings. “Governor Makinde is a man of his words. What we are witnessing today is another testament to his integrity…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday appeared to take a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, declaring that he would never “go low with anyone who decides to go into the gutters.” Makinde made the remark while speaking with journalists after the South-West Zoning Consultative Summit of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Lagos. The high-level meeting brought together prominent figures, including the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara; Chairman of the National Zoning Committee and Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri; Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; Enugu State Governor,…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, this morning paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at his Ibadan residence. Ogundoyin’s visit followed the official confirmation and approval of Oba Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Speaker described the Olubadan-designate as a man of grace and providence. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin described the moment as one filled with “joy, pride, and reverence,” not just for the newly confirmed monarch but also for the enduring heritage and traditions of Ibadanland. “Today, I had the distinct honour of…