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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, received the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, with the two states working to strengthen ties in the economic, agriculture and security sectors. The two governors met behind closed doors. But Prince Abiodun, while addressing newsmen shortly after the meeting, said his discussion with his Oyo State counterpart centred on issues of mutual interests and importance, stressing how both states share strong historical, cultural and economic ties. Recall that Governor Makinde had paid a similar visit to the Ogun State governor, where he said that the two states would embark on…

Minister of State for Health, Dr. Isiak Salako, has admonished Nigerians, particularly the youths to always show respect and love for the country, explaining that there was no free food anywhere. Salako who spoke through the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Council at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Professor Akinwumi Komolafe, said it was time that every hands are joined to lift Nigeria up for the task ahead. The Minister who was in LAUTECH to deliver the 3rd Faculty Lecture of Food and Consumer Sciences, said “the truth is stark that our current food system encompassing…

In Appeal No: CA/OW/199/2022, between the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the Corps Marshal, and an FRSC officer identified by Uniform No. COSS 35 (1st to 3rd Appellants) and Mr. Shebbs Emmanuel Ugochukwu (Respondent), the Court of Appeal upheld the lower court’s ruling that the seizure of a driver’s licence, vehicle, or related documents without lawful justification constitutes a violation of fundamental human rights. The Imo State Division of the Nigerian Court of Appeal in Owerri has ruled in favour of Dr. Emmanuel Ugochukwu Shebbs, affirming that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) does not have the authority to seize…

A former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and immediate past Chairman of the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (OyoRUWASSA), Hon. Najeem Omirinde, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hon. Justice Stephen Olaoye Popoola, describing his death as a monumental loss to the judiciary, the people of Saki, Oyo State, and Nigeria at large. In a condolence message made available to journalists on Tuesday, Hon. Omirinde extolled the late Justice Popoola as a principled, courageous, and intellectually sound jurist who served the nation with distinction and integrity. “The news of the passing of…

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has been described as an intentional leader who wants beautiful things for the people of the state. This was the submission of Mrs Olanike Mustapha, Chief Executive Officer of Pams Travels & Tours Limited, during an interview with The People’s Verdict. She said, “I need to commend our GSM, Governor Seyi Makinde, for the great work he has started doing in Oyo State, because the work is ongoing. For example, I live at Apete and for a long time, where I live in particular, there is this bridge that had been giving us a lot…

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) gathered for its 44th Annual National Scientific Conference tagged “IFEADIGO 2025,” which kicked off with an impressive opening ceremony on July 23, 2025, at the International Conference Center (ICC) in Awka, Anambra State. This year’s theme, “Technology Integration and Personalized Care: The Future of Community Pharmacy Practice,” attracted prominent figures from various sectors, including government officials, healthcare professionals, academia, traditional rulers, and distinguished members of the pharmaceutical industry. The ceremony brought together key stakeholders such as the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo; Pharm. Tanko Ayuba Ibrahim, President of…

The GSMists Volunteers 4 DONDEAL 2025, under the able leadership of Prince Oluyinka Tella, have rolled out a comprehensive mobilisation campaign in support of the PDP candidate, Hon. Fola Oyekunle (DON), ahead of the House of Representatives bye-election slated for August 16, 2025, in Ibadan North Federal Constituency. As part of their support initiatives, the GSMists are erecting billboards across strategic locations, while also printing posters, flyers, airing jingles on popular radio stations, and facilitating other key logistics to increase public awareness and voter engagement. Additionally, the GSMists Volunteers 4 DON are actively reaching out to residents in every nook…

Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, on Thursday, reaffirmed the National Assembly’s resolve to reposition Nigeria’s legal framework to meet the growing complexities of cybercrime and digital insecurity. Speaking during the closing session of a Technical Meeting on Improving the Legal Framework for Cybercrime, held at Hearing Room 022, Senate New Building, National Assembly, Abuja, Hon. Olajide said the nation stands at a critical juncture in its digital evolution, one that demands urgent, inclusive and forward looking legal reforms. The event, organised through a strategic collaboration between…

The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) made history on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, by breaking ground on a new Research Centre at the Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) located in Oba, a town in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. This strategic initiative aims to establish state-of-the-art research centres across key Coordinated Wholesale Centres in Kano, Anambra, and Lagos, creating a central distribution hub for pharmaceutical products while significantly advancing the pharmaceutical landscape in Nigeria. It aligns with efforts to address drug insecurity and establish a more organized pharmaceutical market, thereby enhancing the country’s reputation on…

Major stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem, including state governors across Nigeria, on Wednesday, converged on the Lagos House in Ikeja for the launch of a N500bn Produce for Lagos Offtake Fund. The project, a brainchild of the Lagos state government in collaboration with state governments, federal government agencies and the private sector, is an initiative that will take off farm produce from farmers, thereby eliminating risks associated with post-harvest losses and improve efficiency in the food system in a sustainable manner. In acknowledgement of the potential impact of the project on the agricultural value chain, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of…