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The domestic debt stock of 22 states and the federal capital territory (FCT) shrunk by a significant N176.3 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, according to data from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The DMO said the total domestic debt for the 36 states and the FCT reduced by N74.64 billion in three months. As at June 2023, the states’ domestic debt stood at N5.82 trillion but fell to N5.74 trillion in September, the agency said. According to the latest report, only 22 out of 36 states and the FCT reduced their debts in Q3, compared to…
Royal Entertainment Cruise has congratulated Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom, Governor Seyi Makinde on his birthday anniversary today. In his congratulatory message, Mr Sanmi thanked Governor Makinde for all his efforts in serving the people of Oyo State; more so, his efforts towards the attainment of Sustainable Development for the good people of Oyo State. Sanmi extolled the virtues of Governor Makinde whom he described as “thoroughbred man with good character, courage, hard work, humility, respect and honour attributable to an Omoluabi”. One of Governor Makinde’s notable contributions is his emphasis on inclusivity and citizen participation in decision-making processes. He…
1. Build a home earlier. Be it rural home or urban home. Building a house at 50 is not an achievement. Don’t get used to government houses. This comfort is so dangerous. Let all your family have good time in your house. 2. Go home. Don’t stick at work all the year. You are not the pillar of your department. If you drop dead today, you will be replaced immediately and operations will continue. Make your family a priority. 3. Don’t chase promotions. Master your skills and be excellent at what you do. If they want to promote you,…
Governor Seyi Makinde is so much in love with the people of Oyo State that he pulls out all the stops to improve their lot. He connects with them emotionally and spiritually. He bonds with them perpetually and his heart is with them permanently. He is concerned about their concerns. He is interested in their progress and well being. He wants them to live better, earn better and soar higher. He wants the quality of their life to improve so much that he spares no cost to make them comfortable. Makinde places a premium on the people. He values them…
It was gathered that Oluwabukola got angry because her husband attended his childhood friend’s wedding without her. Awoman identified as Oluwabukola Dorcas Takunbe has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly bathing her husband with hot water. It was gathered that Oluwabukola got angry because her husband attended his childhood friend’s wedding without her. She was reportedly infuriated and it led to an argument. She allegedly bathed the husband with hot water and told him that he was lucky as she could have scalded his manhood as well. The victim was said to have been…
Famfa Oil Limited, an indigenous energy company, has received rights to six lucrative offshore oil blocks from the government of Sierra Leone. In a statement seen by TheCable on Sunday, Julius Sandy, secretary to the president of Sierra Leone, said the award follows the successful completion of the West African nation’s fifth licensing round and negotiations of terms for a prospective petroleum licence agreement “in respect to six offshore graticular blocks”. The six offshore blocks awarded are numbered 53, 54, 55, 71, 72, and 73. Famfa Oil was incorporated in September 1991 and was awarded the leasehold rights to…
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Sunday said he would reserve all his observations about President Bola Tinubu’s administration until one year into his tenure in May 2024. Soyinka described this as a personal policy of his, saying this one-year delay gives the President enough time to “make up” for lost grounds. He said this when he paid a courtesy visit to the President who is holidaying in Lagos. “Well, you know, something you may have noticed about me is that most heads of state, when they take office, I always leave them alone…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has vehemently denied a report alleging his involvement in the alleged illegal withdrawal of $6.3 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The report, published by an online newspaper, claimed that a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu uncovered the alleged theft, which supposedly occurred on February 8, 2023 — weeks before the presidential election. The report further alleged that Mustapha, along with the embattled former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, authorised the removal of the cash from the bank’s vault under the guise…
.As APC chieftain, Akintola SAN, lauds gov Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, assured residents of the state that his administration will continue to embark on building infrastructure that impacts on the economy of the state The governor stated this in Ido, while commissioning the 10 kilometres Omi-Adio to Ido Junction Road constructed by Ido Local Government. He added that his administration will continue to support the efforts of Local Government Areas in line with the developmental plans of the state. Governor Makinde, who spoke at the Ido Clay Mining Station venue of the event, said the…
Ido Lg Chief of Staff Mustapha Adeyanju Salutes Akeem Olatunji On Birthday The chief of Staff to Ido local government Chairman Mustapha Adeyanju has described Akeem Olatunji the former Oyo state Publicity Secretary as an extraordinary politician who has demonstrated loyalty towards the Peoples Democratic Party in the state and it’s leader governor Seyi Makinde. Adeyanju noted this in a congratulatory message to wish Akeem Olatunji a happy birthday. The statement reads in part ” You have changed the philosophy that every politician is a good spokesman, not a good worker, you have shown that you can walk the talk.…