The Oyo State chapter of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), has raised the alarm of an alleged plan by the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde to inaugurate caretaker chairmen for council areas in the state. In a release made available and signed by its chairman, Prince Abass Aleshinloye on Sunday, stated thus:…
Former Secretary to the Oyo State Governor and former gubernatorial candidate of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, Chief Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli has revealed the reason for his absence at the inauguration of the State Advisory Council by Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday. Alli, in a conversation with the Nigerian Tribune said he was absent because…
A mild drama ensued today at the Bauchi State House of Assembly as 11 members out of 31 elected a new speaker. It was reported that 11 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members convened at the House about 6 am to elect the new speaker unopposed without 20 other members of the opposition All Progressives Congress(APC)…
•Yemisi Ajayi,Ibadan The wife of the former governor of Oyo State, Dr.(Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi has promised to use the new phase of her life to champion the course of the less privileged children in the state. Dr. Ajimobi said this during the public presentation of her new book, “My Life Like A Rainbow” held at…
Since the out gone administration has failed to return the properties in their care, it has seriously affected the smooth running of the present administration of Governor Seyi Makinde, His Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, has said. Adisa, in an exclusive interview with SundayPUNCH, said those who have been appointed are making use of…
Segun Showunmi in Ibadan. A lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency II in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Babajide, had on Saturday lanched a foundation named’ Adebayo Babajide Foundation’, saying that the foundation will alliviate the suffering of the mases. The foundation launch took place at Trans Amusement Park, located in Bodija, Ibadan,…
The wife of Nigerian President, Aisha Buhari has to Nigerians that she had dropped the title ‘Wife of the President’ that she adopted in 2015. She now wants to be called First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with immediate effect. She made the title change on Thursday night at the presentation of awards…
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has granted amnesty to 35 convicted prisoners in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day, June 12. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Governor took the decision pursuant to Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution as amended. The…
Hon Femi Gbajabiamila has been elected Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives. He secured 284 votes to defeat his only challenger, Umar Bago who garnered a paltry 76 votes. His supporters, including National chairman of All Progressives Congress(APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, couldn’t hide their excitement immediately he got the threshold. Meanwhile, the newly inaugurated…
Oyo state speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin from Ibarapa East State Constituency (PDP) and his deputy, Abiodun Fadeyi from Ona Ara LG Constituency (PDP) will receive combined amount of N3.86 million as annual salary. According to findings, the Speaker will receive N2.05 million per annum while his deputy, Fadeyi will get N1.81 million per annum. According to…
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