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I will pay N70,000 minimum wage – Makinde

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By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured the state workforce that his administration will pay N70,000 minimum wage. He gave the assurance  in Ibadan while addressing teachers on the occasion of the 2024 World Teachers Day. The governor announced that negotiation on Continue Reading

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Oyebanji Approves Appointment of Board Chairmen

Web News 5 October 2024 283 0

By Ogunrinde Amos Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointments of three hundred and twenty board chairmen and members for fifty two government agencies and parastatals. This is to ensure smooth running of government activities and enhancing service delivery. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode announced the Continue Reading

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Adeleke Approves N3.3B Accrued Bond Certificates of Pensioners

Web News 3 October 2024 127 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the sum of Three point three billion naira for the payment of accrued bond certificates of some retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme across the state. A statement by the Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina explains that 1.5 billion naira is for retirees […]Continue Reading

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Retirees Express Joy as Oyo Begins E-Payment of Gratuities

Web News 1 September 2024 221 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Government says it has begun the payment of gratuity benefits to retirees via e-payment. The State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr Olusegun Olayiwola, announced this development during a three-day symbolic data capturing and e-payment exercise for retirees at the Nigeria Union of Pensioners’ Building in Agbarigo, Continue Reading

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Oyebanji Inaugurates Abuja Branch of Ekiti Development Committee

Web News 31 August 2024 117 0

By Kazeem Ayodeji Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has inaugurated the Abuja Branch of the Ekiti Development Committee, urging members to actively promote and defend the state’s interests. During the event held at the Ekiti State House in Abuja, Governor Oyebanji highlighted his administration’s focus on collaboration and partnerships for the state’s Continue Reading

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We will not relent on securing lives – Oyo Govt.

Web News 30 August 2024 144 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has reassured residents of the state that it would not relent in securing lives and properties within the state. The Acting Governor of the state, Chief Bayo Lawal, gave the assurance following an on-the-spot assessment of Gbepakan Village in Saki West Local Government where some yet-to-be-identified assailants attacked and […]Continue Reading

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We will rejuvenate the market system – Oyo Govt

Web News 29 August 2024 160 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Acting Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal says the present administration in the state will rejuvenate the market system in urban and rural communities with modern facilities. He said this at the official commissioning of the Kajola Ultra-Modern Market in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area. The acting governor said the move is part […]Continue Reading

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SERVICOM Holds 3-Day National Conference

Web News 27 August 2024 153 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo No doubt, various challenges pose a threat to effective service delivery from government agencies and parastatals. However, in a bid to overcome these challenges, Service Compact, SERVICOM, in collaboration with the House of Representatives committee on Inter-governmental affairs has organised a 3-day National conference in Ibadan, the Oyo State Continue Reading

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Government Commences Online Building Permit Amnesty

Web News 27 August 2024 128 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State government has commenced a 60-day Online Building Permit Amnesty, OYBPA, program, aimed at regularizing buildings that were constructed without proper government approval. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, stated this in Ibadan, the State capital while speaking with journalists.  The Continue Reading

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NSE Ready to Partner Osun on Infrastructure Development

Web News 17 August 2024 228 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he is committed to infrastructural development of the state. Governor Adeleke stated this while receiving the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers,NSE, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala and her team who were on a two day audit and validation tour of Osun infrastructure projects. The Governor […]Continue Reading

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Govt. Warns on Fanning Embers of Discord in Oyo Zone

Web News 16 August 2024 155 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government wants all warring factions in the Oyo zone of the state to stop fanning the ember of communal clashes and discord over age-long land disputes in the communities. The acting Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal appealed during an emergency stakeholders’ meeting to broker peace between traditional rulers, Local Government Chairmen […]Continue Reading

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Abiodun Appoints Members for Non-Statutory Boards

Web News 15 August 2024 113 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose  The Ogun State Government, on Thursday, released the list of members of non-statutory boards recently appointed by Governor Dapo Abiodun to run the various boards in the state. This indication was given in a statement by the Special Adviser, Media and Strategy to the governor, Mr Kayode Akinmade. The appointments, the statement […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Scraps Administrative Fees For Civil Service Applicants

Web News 8 August 2024 109 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose  The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has directed the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission to refund all administrative fees currently being charged for the ongoing recruitment exercise into the state’s civil service. The directive from the Governor was communicated via a statement issued by the Secretary to the State […]Continue Reading

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 Tinubu to Address Nation August 4th

Web News 3 August 2024 244 0

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Saturday titled ‘President Tinubu to address the nation.’ He urged television, radio, and other electronic media outlets to […]Continue Reading

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NPC Plans Registration of  Children Nationwide

Web News 31 July 2024 164 0

By Oluseyi Olarinde The actual data of Nigerian children has been dwindling in the last five years, and this has made it difficult for the government to make adequate provisions for them. To this end, the National Population Commission, NPC, is to embark on a registration exercise for children from 0-5 years nationwide. The e-registration […]Continue Reading

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Online Media, Powerful Tool for Promoting Good Governance – Speakers

Web News 26 July 2024 138 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke  Speakers at a public lecture in Abeokuta have canvassed the active participation of Nigerians in the process of electing leaders who will be accountable and visionary. A guest lecturer, Dr Otive Igbuzor, panellists and other discussants at the 6th-anniversary lecture of Penpushing Media were speaking on the theme “National Balance: Continue Reading

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Saleh Abubakar Assumes Office as NAGGW Boss

Web News 25 July 2024 410 0

By Osamudiamen Idemudia Mr. Saleh Abubakar has assumed office as the new Director General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall, NAGGW. Following his recent appointment by President Bola Tinubu, Mr Saleh Abubakar formally took over as DG/CEO from the immediate past helmsman of the agency, Dr. Yusuf Bukar. Speaking at the handing-over […]Continue Reading

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Let there be devolution of power to states – Adeleke

Web News 22 July 2024 264 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called for devolution of power to the states, rather than centralising governance powers and responsibilities. This the Governor said would tackle the challenge of inflation ravaging Nigeria’s economy and yield positive results. Governor Adeleke made the call at an event in Osun State. He observed […]Continue Reading

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LG Autonomy: S’Court Judgment Best for Rapid Grassroots Growth – Senator Alli

Web News 18 July 2024 154 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has lauded the recent Supreme Court judgment on local government allocation, describing it as a landmark decision that would significantly accelerate grassroots development.  This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Continue Reading

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Osun Govt., ICPC Partner to Fight Corruption

Web News 15 July 2024 296 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his government is partnering with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences, ICPC, to further deepen good governance in terms of anti-corruption protocols. Governor Adeleke stated this at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between ICPC and Osun State government at the […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu Appoints Heads for CCT, NSITF, PenCom, ICRC

Web News 14 July 2024 150 0

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mainasara Kogoa as the new chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) and Omolola Oloworaran as the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The appointments were contained in separate Saturday statements by President Tinubu’s spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the Continue Reading

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Gov. Oyebanji Approves Payment of 1 Billion Naira for Gratuities

Web News 12 July 2024 155 0

By Kazeem Ayodeji Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved payment of the sum of one billion naira as a gratuity to retirees in the state as part of efforts to offset the backlog of outstanding gratuities.  A statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode in Ado Ekiti […]Continue Reading

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LG Autonomy: Political Analyst Calls for Measures Against Mismanagement

Web News 12 July 2024 153 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Lawmakers and other relevant authorities involved in the formulation and implementation of policies for local government administration have been urged to introduce measures for checks and balances to strengthen the system against corruption and financial mismanagement. The submission was made by a political analyst, Mr Akeem Balogun while speaking Continue Reading

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Japa Phenomenon and Its Implications for Discussion at Diaspora Day 2024

Web News 11 July 2024 111 0

By Hamza Alkali The National Diaspora Day Celebrations 2024 will focus on key sectors of the economy with the overall theme being “Japa Phenomenon and its Implications for National Development”.  The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, stated this during a press conference ahead of the National Diaspora Day Celebrations 2024 Continue Reading

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Public service reform will be pursued to a logical conclusion – Adeleke

Web News 11 July 2024 137 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he will pursue the ongoing public service reform to a logical conclusion. Governor Adeleke stated this while receiving the final report of the state staff audit by the consultant, Sally Tibot Consult at the Government House, Osogbo, Osun State. The Governor said his administration is […]Continue Reading