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_Says destruction is comparable to a financial sector collapse_ The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has declared Nigeria’s agriculture sector to be in a deep structural crisis, warning that Nigerian farmers have lost nearly ₦5 trillion (approximately $4billion) in productive capital over the past two years due to policy induced price crashes, poor and misleading weather forecasts by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and severe market distortions. In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, PeacePro described the losses as direct agricultural capital destruction at the producer level, stressing that the estimate does not include secondary economic…

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has congratulated the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on his recognition as Political Personality of the Year, by Sun Newspapers, describing the award as an acknowledgment of his leadership and governance style. Hon. Olajide, who represents Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, also felicitated His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on his conferment with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the organization, noting that the recognition aptly celebrates a life of service of the first…

Presidential hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has condemned what he described as a deliberate attempt by aides of President Bola Tinubu to fracture Nigeria along regional and ethnic lines, warning that such rhetoric amounts to a betrayal of the Nigerian nation. Hashim said the renewed push for a North–South dichotomy by elements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is a desperate political diversion, aimed at shielding the Tinubu administration from scrutiny over worsening economic and governance outcomes. Reacting to a statement attributed to the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Hashim…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said his administration has institutionalized a merit-based system in the state, revealing that more institutions would be created before the end of his tenure to make Oyo State greater. The governor stated this at a symposium organised as part of the activities marking the fiftieth anniversary of the state, held at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. The governor equally added that preparations were underway to put together another roadmap which would ensure the continued development of the state beyond 2027. Governor Makinde said: “We’ve been talking about strong institutions. We…

Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Industry is at the threshold of a historic transformation as three of the nation’s most influential traditional and economic icons prepare to headline the 2026 NAIP Economic Outlook & CEO’s Forum The National Chairman of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP), Pharm. (Sir) Bankole Aminu Ezebuilo, disclosed that three of Nigeria’s most distinguished traditional rulers will play key roles in charting Nigeria’s economic and health-security at the 2026 NAIP Economic Outlook & CEOs Forum. Bankole described their participation as a defining moment for the association and the pharmaceutical industry. He announced that His Royal Highness, Mallam…

…Urges Oyo civil servants, political functionaries, others to enroll via online portal The Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA), Dr. Sola Akande, has disclosed that deductions made for health insurance premiums can provide additional tax relief for enrollees. Dr. Akande explained that health insurance premiums are tax-deductible, meaning they are excluded from taxable income, thereby reducing the overall tax burden on individuals. He made this known during a media chat with MOUTHPIECE NGR on Wednesday, noting that when insurance premiums are deducted before tax computation, individuals effectively pay less tax. “To illustrate, if a civil…

The Oyo State Government has attributed its record of ₦103 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025 to the deliberate use of science, data and technology, surpassing total IGR of the previous two administrations Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made this known while addressing journalists at a two-day Artificial Intelligence training organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) held at the American Open University, Global Campus, Ibadan. Prince Oyelade explained that the Seyi Makinde-led administration has achieved historic revenue milestone without increasing taxes, but through strategic digitization reforms, citing the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has congratulated Mrs Kikelomo Adijat Adegoke FCA, Oyo’s  Accountant General, on her birthday. In a statement on Wednesday, the Deputy Governor commended Adegoke’s dedication to public service, professionalism, and integrity as the state’s chief financial officer. He equally praised her contributions to Oyo’s financial stability and development since her appointment on May 26, 2023. He affirmed that Mrs. Adegoke is a commendable and reliable figure whose influence resonates with everyone, regardless of their background. He offered prayers for her continued blessings, wisdom, and strength to excel in her work and official…

As the Oyo State at 50 Celebrations kicked off with an opening ceremony on Monday, the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has pledged his administration’s commitment to securing a better future built on strong institutions, sustainable growth, empowered young people, inclusive development and lasting stability. The governor stated this at the event held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, noting that Oyo State at 50 is a milestone to celebrate the identity, resilience and progress of Oyo State in the last 50 years, but also an opportunity for reflections and renewal of commitment to making the state greater…

More than 5,000 young visionaries Nigerians are set to converge at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan from March 17th to 21st, 2026 , for the landmark GENSPARK 2026 summit. This weeklong industrial engagement, featuring a massive exhibition of over 2,000 local innovations, is designed to jumpstart Nigeria’s manufacturing sector and offer an alternative to the “Japa Syndrome” by equipping participants with essential production, leadership, and regulatory skills. This strategic drive to revitalize Nigeria’s industrial landscape provides a viable alternative to youth migration and has gained significant momentum following the announcement by WellaFitta Resources Limited of a major social intervention to…