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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has emphasised the need for Nigerians to unite for the growth and progress of the country irrespective of their religious differences and ethnic nationalities. The governor stated this on Wednesday, at the 65th anniversary celebration of Nigeria’s Independence, which was held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasigba, Ibadan. Speaking on the theme: “Unity and Rebuilding,” Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, said that Nigerians must be united and keep hope alive in order to achieve the best for the country. The governor charged all Nigerians to…

It cannot be said that he is perfection itself,but we owe it to him that his noteworthy achievements be recognised. While beneficiaries and the general populace cannot deny the laudable strides that Adamawa state has made under his watch,it is disheartening that some are hypocritical and criminally silent sitting on the fence. The reason for this is not lost to close observers that are witnesses to what transpired a little over two years ago when the loyalty of some party members was put to test during the ‘wujja wujja’ over the soul of Adamawa state. Therefore in a…

.As govt set to begin Ogbomoso inner roads Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has stated that his administration will continue to serve the people of the state and cater to the welfare of workers across different sectors. The governor made this declaration in Ogbomoso, on Tuesday, while meeting with professional bodies at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, over the ongoing industrial action by the bodies. The governor, who later visited the Soun of Ogbomoso in his palace, assured the monarch and his people of his administration’s readiness to commence the reconstruction of inner roads…

Following the timely intervention of the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the local government workers in the State who commenced strike early Tuesday have suspended the industrial action over rift with Emohua Local Government Chairman, Hon. Chidi Llyod. Governor Fubara had after a closed door meeting with the leadership of Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE), the Local Government Service Commission and Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Hon. Chidi Llyod directed that the parties resolved their differences amicably. In a joint press briefing after the meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Government…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar leads Senator Liyel Imoke, ex-Governor of Cross River State; Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and other ADC leaders to visit the Olubadan, Oba Adewole Ladoja. This will be Kabiyesi’s first official visit after his coronation

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has been described as a leader who does not pursue development at the expense of the people. Alhaji Iliasu Jamiu, Chairman of Ogbomoso Parapo (Home), said this during an interview with The People’s Verdict. According to him, Makinde is a very compassionate leader who wants the progress, development as well as the economic expansion of the state and works towards the realization of these without subjecting the people of the state to hardship or jeopardizing their wellbeing. “That is all we really need in leadership and this position is supported by the Holy Qur’an.” Alhaji…

The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has confirmed the report that since last year Oyo State has been the best place to live in Nigeria based on quality of life, functional infrastructure, service delivery and security. The Commissioner was reacting to a report by the State Performance Index (pSPI), handled by a consultancy firm. He said, “Obviously, the State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), which has improved dramatically in the past few years, is being put to good and productive use for the benefit of the citizenry. While the past administration struggled to reach the ₦15 billion…

President Bola Tinubu’s tax czar, Taiwo Oyedele, says all Nigerians, including ladies engaging in prostitution popularly called “runs,” are mandated to pay tax per the new tax reforms set to be enforced in January 2026. In the eyes of the new tax law, Mr Oyedele explained, there are no distinctions between legitimate income and illicit funds. Mr Oyedele, who chairs the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policies and Reforms, on Saturday, educated members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David parish in Lagos, on the reforms of the tax law signed by Mr Tinubu in June. The administration,…

Ex-Governor Ganduje Diverts Kano State’s 20% Stake In Multi-Billion-Naira Dry Port To His Children, Awards N4Billion Contract To Family-Linked Firm – Report INVESTIGATION: Ganduje embroiled in multi-billion naira Kano dry port ownership scandal A PREMIUM TIMES investigation has uncovered how Mr Ganduje secretly stripped Kano State of its 20 per cent equity in the Dala Inland Dry Port Limited, transferring the shares to his children before awarding a multi-billion naira contract for infrastructure at the facility. Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje secretly transferred the state government’s 20 per cent stake in the Dala Inland Dry Port Nigeria Limited to private…

The member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has declared that the ongoing congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the country signify a fresh beginning that will reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists in Ibadan at the Oyo State PDP congress, held at the basketball court of Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Olajide described the exercise as “the birth of a new PDP,” stressing that the reforms being witnessed across the 33 state chapters of the PDP across…