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Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has announced that all corps members would be credited with their new monthly allowance of N77,000 effective from March, 2025. Brig.-Gen. Nafiu said the Scheme and Federal Government are responsive to corps members’ welfare and would continue to ensure that their well-being was accorded maximum priority at all times. The NYSC DG disclosed this on Thursday while interacting with corps members in Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja. General Nafiu, who thanked the corps members for their selfless service to the…

Nigerians may experience an increase in the prices of premium energy products diesel and petrol as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery temporarily halts the sale of petroleum products in Naira. “This decision is necessary to avoid a mismatch between our sales proceeds and our crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in US dollars,” the company said in a statement on Wednesday. The $20bn refinery based in Lagos said the sales of its products in Naira have exceeded the value of Naira-denominated crude it has received from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). “As a…

Vice-Chairmen of the eighteen local government areas of Ondo state, have reiterated their commitment to key into ‘OUR EASE’ agenda of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa-led government, in order to deepen governance at the grassroots. The Vice-Chairmen, under the aegis of Forum of Vice-Chairmen of Local Government in Ondo State, made the pronouncement on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the deputy governor of the state, Olayide Adelami, in his office in Akure. Speaking on behalf of the group, coordinator of the forum, Oluwole Bashiru, said they came on a familiarization visit to the deputy governor, and to appreciate the governor…

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Abdul Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has charged Muslims particularly couples to show love among themselves, emphasizing the importance of love and harmony in Muslim marriages. He added that marriage is built on trust and sincerity, citing Quran chapter 4, verse 19, which encourages Muslims to live with their spouses in love and kindness. The Deputy Governor gave the admonition on Wednesday during a Ramadan lecture organized by the State House of Assembly. He noted that men, as heads of households, have a duty to extend kindness to their spouses, emphasizing that domestic violence…

The landing cost of imported premium motor spirit (PMS) has fallen to ₦797.66 per litre due to the ongoing competition among petroleum marketers. The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) stated in its daily energy bulletin that this amount reflects a decrease of N20.16 from the ₦817.82 per litre landing cost noted on March 14. The report further indicated that the spot price at the NPSC-NOJ terminal has decreased to ₦797.73 per litre, down from the ₦817.9 charged the previous week. Additionally, the average price for the past 30 days has declined to ₦851.76 from ₦854.15 per litre.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saki West Local Government has assured residents that political sentiments will not influence the process of land leasing in the area. This was the key resolution at the critical stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday, March 14, at the country home of former Deputy Governor, Engr. Hamid Gbadamosi. Speaking on behalf of the party, stakeholders emphasized their dedication to transparency, accountability, and public scrutiny, reaffirming that all decisions regarding land leases adhere to due process. Development Projects in Saki West The party highlighted various strategic projects that have been delivered under the current administration,…

The Oyo State Judiciary today held a solemn valedictory court session in honor of the late Hon. Justice Nurudeen Olalekan (1935-2025), retired Chief Judge of the state. The special session, presided over by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Hon. Justice I.S. Yerima, brought together members of the bench and bar, legal luminaries, and government officials to pay tribute to the revered jurist. Speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, described the late Justice Olalekan as a role model and a strict adherent to time and professional ethics. Reflecting on his personal and…

The federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state at the national assembly, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Dhikrullahi Olajide has called on stakeholders to support the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan in its bid to retain it’s pride of place on the league table. The PDP lawmaker made this appeal, while addressing the management of the football club, while on a courtesy to him. Hon. Olajide, assured the management and players of his unwavering commitment to Shooting Stars. He reminisced about his deep-rooted connection to the club, dating back to the era of the defunct…

His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Bayo Lawal (Esq.), today convened a crucial meeting with leaders of the Hausa community in Sabo-Jemibewon and the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA). The meeting was in response to the community’s appeal for an extension on the planned demolition of shanties and illegal structures around St. Gabriel’s School, Jemibewon, Ibadan. The request for an extension followed an on-the-spot inspection of the affected area by the Chairperson of OYRLEA, Hon. Justice Aderonke A. Aderemi (Rtd.), alongside the enforcement team, during which structures were marked for demolition. Final Resolution:…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has described the deceased Elemure of Emure-Ile in Owo council area of the state, Oba Simon Adedubaje Adeyefa 1, as a monarch who was truly passionate about development. Speaking at the interdenominational service for the late monarch in Emure-Ile on Sunday, the governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, noted the passion and zeal with which the king wanted empowerment for the people of the town. He said, “Kabiyesi was always talking about gainful employment for the youth of the community and development of the town as a whole. He was,…