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The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed Deposit Money Banks to start deducting charges for unstructured supplementary service data transactions directly from users’ mobile airtime. According to an email from the United Bank for Africa to customers on Tuesday, the charges will no longer be deducted from customers’ accounts. The UBA said the directive takes effect from Tuesday, June 3. The statement reads, “In line with the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), please be informed that effective June 3, 2025, charges for USSD banking services will no longer be deducted from your bank account. “Going forward, these charges will be deducted directly from…

In a passionate and far-reaching address at the West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) 2025 press conference, Founder and President Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds officially unveiled plans for the upcoming WASPEN 2025 Clinical Nutrition Conference, calling it a “landmark event” for the future of nutritional care across West Africa. Welcoming journalists, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders at the event, Dr. Pounds described the forthcoming conference — slated for June 17–19, 2025, in collaboration with the National Hospital Abuja — as a rallying point for tackling the “urgent and often overlooked” crisis of malnutrition in hospitals and communities alike.…

The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has extended warm felicitations to renowned media personality, Mayor Isaac Brown, on his birthday anniversary. In a statement on Tuesday, Barr. Lawal lauded Brown’s dedication to journalism, nation-building, and promoting democratic values, highlighting his significant contributions to the Makinde administration’s achievements. He described Brown as one of the most sought-after on-air personalities in Oyo State and Nigeria, whose contributions to national concerns and Oyo State matters are invaluable. The Deputy Governor particularly commended Brown’s human angle programs on Fresh FM, noting their positive impact on the sociopolitical and economic development of…

A former Military Governor of the old Oyo State, Major General Oladayo Popoola (Rtd), has showered encomiums on Governor Seyi Makinde for bringing to life his dreams about the Fasola Farm Estate. The retired General, who was military governor in the state from January 1984 to August 1985, said this during an interview with The People’s Verdict. According to him, Fasola Farm Settlement was a project that was dear to his heart and he had wanted to turn the place around, but he couldn’t do much before his redeployment to Ogun State as a military governor. He said, “We tried…

In a landmark event aimed at galvanizing youth participation in the fight against malaria, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Ltd, delivered an inspiring address at the official flag-off of the Geneith Health Competition, proudly organized by CEOAfrica and sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceuticals. Addressing a diverse audience of health advocates, student leaders, and stakeholders in Abuja, Chief Umenwa described the competition as a “first-of-its-kind” initiative designed to empower Nigerian students to become proactive agents in malaria prevention and health advocacy. “It is a true honor to stand before you today as our youth and students have embraced this remarkable…

In celebration of Eid al-Adha, Prince Deji Ola has mobilized a team of volunteers for a humanitarian initiative tagged Clothe the Needy. The project is aimed at supporting underprivileged individuals by providing clothing and other essential items to help them celebrate the season with dignity. Once again, through this impactful initiative, the team reached out to vulnerable members of society across various communities in the historic city of Ibadan, recording over 500 beneficiaries. One of the beneficiaries, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed gratitude for the timely gesture. She lauded the effort as deeply thoughtful, especially during such a…

On Thursday, 29th May, 2025, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde marked his sixth year in office. Though there was no pomp or ceremony, the last 2,190 days have been defining as much as they were eventful for Oyo State, with many landmark projects, programmes and policies that have helped to reposition the state and impact on the lives of its residents. The governor summed up the events of the past six years in his bi-monthly newsletter released on May 29, when he said his administration has raised internally generated revenue by over 295 per cent, improved infrastructure in every zone of…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that from the earliest days of campaigns leading to the 2023 general elections, he told President Bola Tinubu that he will never support or vote for him. Amaechi added that he decided to keep to his words and never worked or voted for Tinubu because the President lacked the capacity to govern Nigeria. He disclosed this during a lecture in Abuja on Saturday to mark his 60th birthday. “Some of us who are here are also those who vote on an ethnic or religious basis. Innocent, uneducated people are manipulated to vote…

Oyo State Pensioners, Highest Earners In Nigeria – Oyelade Oyo State Government pays more than ₦1 billion every month on pensioners’ gratuities. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who revealed this also said that pensioners in Oyo State earn more than any other State in the Federation. Prince Oyelade said that Governor Seyi Makinde pays pension and gratuity without default since 2019. “Pensioners in Oyo State are the envy of their colleagues in all other States of the Federation, not only because they get equal welfare attention as active civil servants do from the Governor but also…

.As summit website goes live Oyo State will unveil six investment-ready sites at the second International Tourism Summit billed to hold between July 22 and 24, 2025 at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. This is even as the summit website, Its Oyo 2025 – Oyo State Tourism, has gone live, thus allowing the global community access to information about the international event. Speaking about the sites to be unveiled during an interaction with journalists, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, Chairman of the summit’s planning committee, said they are located in Ibadan and other parts of the state. According to…