BREAKING: Okpebholo, Idahosa Officially Sworn-in As Edo State Governor, Deputy
Senator Monday Okphebholo has officially been sworn-in as the Governor of Edo State. Egalitarian Voice reports that Dennis Idahosa was also sworn-in as the Deputy Governor of the State. Recalls that Okpebholo emergence came after his victory in the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the state, having defeated his closest rival and candidate of the […]
Tinubu Announces New Appointment
Tinubu Announces New Appointment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Salisu Muazu Babura as the new Chief Medical Director of Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Dutse Teaching Hospital. The appointment, effective from October 31, 2024, was announced by the Federal Ministry of Health. Prior to this role, Dr. Muazu served as the Permanent Secretary […]
Makinde Announces Minimum Wage For Oyo Workers, Consolidates NBS Rating
The Oyo State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the State workforce. In a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation of the new salary scale, Egalitarian Voice […]
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 […]