The Oyo State government, has said it is working out modalities on how to improve its Water Supply Project, especially in the area of provision of adequate potable water. The Chairman of the state Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo made this remark during his tour of the Corporation’s facilities across the State. Adeojo said the tour is aimed at actualising the rehabilitation, upgrading and expansion of the state’s Water Supply Scheme to improve water supply infrastructure so as to meet the emerging water demand in the state. Hon. Adeojo stressed that the Government is committed to the well-being of residents,…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
To commemorate the year 2023 Isese Day, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Monday, 21 August, 2023, as Work Free Day for all Public Servants in the State. The Isese Day, has been set aside in Lagos to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage. According to a circular issued by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, this Year’s Isese Day celebration will hold on Sunday, 20th August, 2023. He stated further that the declaration of Work Free Day by Governor Sanwo-Olu is reaffirmation of…
Kwara State Government has confirmed receipt of N2 billion out of the N4 billion relief funds that the Federal Government released for purchase of rice to be distributed en masse to vulnerable members of the public in the state. The state also said it awaits a balance of N2 billion of the funds as well as N1 billion worth of maize (40,000 bags) which the Central Bank of Nigeria is selling to each state from the national strategic reserve. “We wish to explain in context the details of the N5 billion Federal Government’s relief package earlier reported in the media.…
The Oyo State Government has directed all political appointees in the first tenure of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to return all official vehicles allocated to them on or before Friday, 25 August, 2023. This directive was contained in a circular letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, on Friday, 18 August, 2023. According to the circular, the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Speaker and members of the House of Assembly, Chief Judge of the State, Judges, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Head of Service, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Accountant-General, Auditors-General and Surveyor-General are exempted from…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the presence of the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, at the wedding Fatiha of Amir, the son of Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, as a sign of a united Nigeria. Akpabio, who was speaking after the event in Kano on Friday, 18 August, 2023 noted that the presence of many high-profile personalities at the wedding ceremony attests to the fact that Senator Barau is a peaceful man of the people. “You can see that even Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi and his people are…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Tragedy occurred at Onigbegiri Junction, Eyenkorin in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State during a heavy downpour as a tea seller (Mai shai) and one of his customers were killed by a thunder strike. The State Police Command Spokesperson, Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the sad development on Friday, 18 August, 2023. “The body of the tea seller has been released to the family for burial while the family of the other victim said they need to perform some rites before they bury him,” Okansanmi said. According to an eye witness, Mojeed Onigbegiri, the victims died instantly when the thunder struck…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have confirmed the arrest of at least 28 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu State. EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement issued on Friday, 18 August, 2023 in Abuja. The suspects were identified as Godwin Ogbonna, Bright Chidozie, Chukwuebuka Ugwu, Ifesi Isaac, Collins Nnachi, Micheal Nnamdi, Ikechukwu Anya, Nneji Onyebuchi, Nwali Chukwudi and Godwin Okwuchi Promise among others. Uwujaren said some items were recovered from the suspects, such as nine exotic cars, 44 mobile phones, seven personal computers and one international passport.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has commended the Embassy of Qatar and the Qatari-owned Sanabil project for their plan to build extensive housing estate with 500,000 units in the state. The planned building of the monumental structure, according to Sani, is aimed at uplifting the lives of the state’s vulnerable and underserved population. The governor made the commendation during the groundbreaking ceremony at Millennium City. According to the Governor, “The Economic City will establish world-class infrastructure, positioning Kaduna as a benchmark for contemporary affordable living. It will offer a secure environment and a conducive atmosphere for thriving business…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the three ministers appointed from the state by President Bola Tinubu, namely: Mr. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy; and Dr. Ishak Salako, Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Friday, 18 August, 2023, Governor Abiodun lauded President Tinubu on the portfolios, saying that they reflected the belief in the capacity and competence of…
The Oyo State Government has approved the immediate release of car loans for primary school teachers, across all zones in the state. This was disclosed today in Ibadan by the coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Jacob Dairo, who stated that the loan is coming as a palliative to teachers in the state. He said the loan which is to be distributed in many tranches is to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy, on Oyo State primary school teachers. According to him, the scheme was graciously approved by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi…