I am pained with level of destruction, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said his heart bleeds and he was pained after seeing the level of destruction that took place in the state on Wednesday and … Read More
Category: Politics
BREAKING: Buhari will speak on Lekki shootings soon, says Dare
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, at the weekend said President Muhammadu Buhari will speak to Nigerians on the Lekki shootings when he has all the facts … Read More
BREAKING: #EndSARS: Buhari meets Obasanjo, Jonathan, others in Aso Villa
Those believed to be in attendance at the closed-door virtual meeting include ex-presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Olusegun Obasanjo, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Ernest Shonekan and Yakubu Gowon. Senior officials physically attending the meeting … Read More
BREAKING: Video: Makinde addresses angry protesters
Oyo state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has addressed angry #EndSars protesters at Iwo road, Ibadan. The protesters who had been in the streets for days in agitations for Police brutality … Read More
Lekki shootings We’ll get justice for victims, says Osinbajo
The Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed concern over the shootings and killings of Nigerians demanding an end to police brutality and bad governance in the country. He … Read More
Ogbomoso palace renovation: Abuja politician at work, disregard the letter
The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, has denied the content of a letter purportedly authorised by him, which rejected the financial contribution of the Governor of Oyo … Read More
FG begins N75bn support funds disbursement this week
Beginning from this week, the Federal Government will start paying grants to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises that are successful to partake in the N75bn COVID-19 support schemes. On September … Read More
#EndSARS: Motorists groan as protesters block Ogbomoso, Ibadan major roads
The EndSARS agitators on Monday stormed Ogbomoso and Ibadan with a fresh peaceful protest that left major roads being blocked, caused gridlock and halted legitimate conduct of day to day … Read More
Senate President sponsors 100 mass weddings
Senate President Ahmad Lawan at the weekend sponsored a mass wedding for 100 couples in his constituency, at the Central Mosque, Nguru in Yobe State. This is even as some … Read More
Heritage Bank to engage 129 of 774 LGAs in Special Public Works Programme
Heritage Bank Plc is set to commence the account opening with Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) for the earmarked 774,000 participants of the SPW Programme in their branches, throughout the 774 … Read More
I was attacked by hoodlums not #EndSARS protesters, says Oyetola
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola on Sunday said the #EndSARS protest in Osogbo, the state capital was hijacked by suspected political thugs. The state police command confirmed the death of … Read More
Aisha tweets song urging Buhari to tackle insecurity
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Saturday tweeted a song from an indigenous Hausa musician sending a plea to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to rescue the northern … Read More
Akeredolu’s victory: Lanlehin cautions Makinde against overrating himself
Following the declaration of the Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, for a second term, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin (Solan), has cautioned the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde against … Read More
#EndSARS: Anonymous hacks EFCC, INEC websites
Anonymous, an online network known for launching cyber attacks against government institutions, has hacked the websites of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent National Electoral Commission. A … Read More
Death of Governor Makinde’s mother: An exit at a time glorious- HC for Education.
Oyo State Commissioner for Education Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye has commiserate with Governor Seyi Makinde on the death of his mother. Olaleye described mama as a success in all ways, going … Read More
Mama Abigail Makinde lived a fulfilled Life – Aderemi Jimoh, Babaloja General, Oyo State
The Babaloja of Oyo State, Alhaji Aderemi Jimoh has described the late mother of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo, as one of the privileged mothers favoured by God to live … Read More
NNPC threatens to sue Nairaland, SaharaReporters over fake news
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has threatened to serve legal redress against SaharaReporters and Nairaland for publishing reports that it bribed the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and provided … Read More
Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s N100bn bond
Oyo Assembly has approved the N100 billion prosperity bond requested by Governor Seyi Makinde since July. The Assembly described the loan request as an alternative approach of the present administration … Read More
BREAKING: INEC announces date for 2023 presidential election
The 2023 presidential election will hold on February 18, 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed. Chairman of the Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Thursday. … Read More
774,000 jobs: NDE explains how applicants will be engaged
The Coordinator, National Directorate of Employment, NDE Osun State, Mr Ismail Abiola, has said that the selected applicants for the 774, 000 job, under the Special Public Works Programme in … Read More