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Year: 2024

Makinde assents Mobilisation Agency for Economic Devt Bill

●Appoints former Commissioner as agency DG ●As former Minister, Gana, hails gov Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has signed into law the Executive Bill establishing the Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED), noting that his administration will continue to prioritise economic development in order to solve major challenges in the state. While signing…

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Makinde, an example to other governors – NGE

72 journalists from all media houses across the Country under the aegis of the Nigerian Guild of Editors stormed Oyo State on the invitation of the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to tour the various infrastructural projects in State. The morning began on a cheerful atmosphere at the Executive Chamber of the State Government at Agodi,…

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Negotiation on New Minimum Wage, A Misplaced Priority – Group Tells FG, Labour Leaders

A group, The Democratic Movement (TDM), has called for the suspension of negotiation on new minimum for Nigerian workers, describing it as a misplaced priority. The group in a statement issued on Sunday, said what Nigerians need now is price control and not increment in workers’ salary as being demanded by leadership of organized labour….

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“Why delaying enthronement of Olakulehin?”, Ibile G7 queries Gov. Makinde

A Yoruba socio-cultural group, Ibile G7 has reacted to Governor Seyi Makinde’s statement during the final burial ceremony for late Olubadan of Ibadanland,  Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun by the government at Liberty stadium on Saturday. The statement reads: “It is regrettable that the statement of the Governor of Oyo State Engineer Seyi Makinde on when…

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Oyo Courts Jail 36 Internet Fraudsters in Ibadan

The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of thirty-six (36) internet fraudsters to various jail terms before Justices Uche Agomoh and E.U. Akpan of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State;  Ladiran Akintola, K.B. Olawoyin, Bayo Taiwo and O.S. Adeyemi of the Oyo State…

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Prince Akinremi Jagaban Sends Congratulations and Prayers to Olubadan of Ibadanland on 2nd Coronation Anniversary

In a heartfelt message, the member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Prince Olaide Akinremi, known as Jagaban, has extended his warm congratulations and prayers to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Senator Mohood Olalekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, on the occasion of his second coronation…

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Makinde approves beaded crowns for Onifiditi, Elempe

●Endorses elevation, appointment of Chiefs in Oyo, Egbeda LG Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the presentation of staff of office and beaded crowns to the Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sakiru Akanni Oyeniyi and the Elempe of Tapa, Oba Titilola Oyekanmi Sunday. A statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon….

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Economy: Trending Video by Federal Lawmaker on Tinubu’s Support for NASS Members Causes Stir in Ibadan as Electorate Demand Senators, Reps Plan for Constituents ( VIDEO)

A 2-minute video showing a Federal Lawmaker representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the National Assembly, Hon. Aderemi Oseni confirming President Bola Tinubu gave supports to federal lawmakers to take care of their respective constituents in the face of economic hardship in the country has caused stir in Ibadan as some electorate…

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Oyo State Bans Use of Styrofoam for Food Packaging and Storage, Forms Task Force on Food Safety

In an effort to promote food safety, the government of Oyo State has followed in the footsteps of Lagos State by banning the use of styrofoam for food packaging and storage. To enforce this new regulation, the Ministry of Health has established the Food Safety Compliance Enforcement Task Force. The initiative was announced by the…

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Pi unofficial price skyrocket as Pi Network launches advertising initiative

Pi Network, the highly anticipated cryptocurrency that aims to be the world’s most inclusive digital currency, has seen a surge in its unofficial price as it prepares for the launch of its open mainnet on March 14th, also known as Pi Day. Pioneers, the early adopters of Pi Network, are seeing their Pi coin holdings……

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