Ilu Tuntun Business District: Makinde Begins Sensitization, Promises Fair Compensation and Resettlement Plans for Residents
The Oyo State Government, in its continued efforts to transform, develop the state into a major economic hub, has commenced sensitization of residents in Akinyele Local Govt Area on the forthcoming Ilu Tuntun Business District project. This project aligns with His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde administration’s vision for Oyo State’s sustainable economic transformation, as outlined […]
House Of Representatives Begins Recess, To Resume November 19
The House of Representatives has announced the commencement of its recess adding that it will resume on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Akin Rotimi, Jr., Spokesman, House of Representatives disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday, noting that the recess is designed to allow members to undertake critical oversight of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) […]
Oyo State Govt to Establish Ilu-tuntun Business District in Akinyele LGA
The Oyo State Government has concluded plans to establish a business district in Ibadan, the State capital, to make way for a commercial corridor that would be a beehive of economic activities. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams A. Funmilayo disclosed this in Akinyele during a sensitization meeting with relevant stakeholders. […]
EndBad Governance Protest: FG Intervenes, Seeks Casefile From Police
EndBad Governance Protest: FG Intervenes, Seeks Casefile From Police It has just come to my notice that the police have arraigned those arrested in connection with the endbad governance violent protest in court for various offences including treason. There are some issues my office will need to look into regarding the matter to enable me […]
Reps Propose Bill To Increase Membership from 360 to 366
The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to allocate six special seats for women and persons living with disabilities (PWDs). This was sponsored by House Spokesman Akintunde Rotimi (Ekiti-APC), the proposed amendment seeks to increase the total number […]
Ibadan Building Collapse: Honourable Commissioner Williams Akin-Funmilayo Visits Site, Calls For Vigilance
In response to the disaster that occurred at Jegede Area, Odugbede Street, Olorunsogo, Ibadan which claimed lives and injured several others, Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Funmilayo, visited the scene to assess the damage and sympathizes with the affected families. During his visit, Mr. Funmilayo emphasized the importance of regular […]
STRIKE: FG Invites SSANU, NASU for Dialogue
The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities will meet with the Federal Government today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. to discuss the ongoing strike. SSANU Vice-President Abdussobur Salaam confirmed to newsmen on Thursday morning that the union received an official invitation […]
Araromi Ward 2 Constituents Smile as Hon. Abass Akanji Distributes Cash Grants
Hon Abass Akanji, the Councillor representing Araromi Ward 2 in Ona-Ara Local Government Council, has empowered his constituents with cash grants and financial support. According to the news made available to Egalitarian Voice correspondent, Wisdom Darasimi, the distribution ceremony held on 30th October, 2024, at Araromi, Aperin Town, where Hon. Akanji reiterated his commitment to fulfilling […]
Court Stops CBN From Releasing Allocation To Rivers State Government
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN from further releasing monthly financial allocations to the Rivers state government. The court held that the receipt and disbursement of monthly allocations since January this year by governor Siminalayi Fubara is a Constitutional sommersault and aberration that must not be allowed […]
President’s Daughter, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo Gets Political Appointment
Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu and the Iyaloja-General of Lagos, has been appointed as an Ambassador for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education. The announcement was made by the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Muhammad Sani Idris, who commended Tinubu-Ojo’s commitment to social causes and community support, particularly for underprivileged children. The […]