Month: October 2024
Page: 21
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government will no longer subsidise hajj payments for pilgrims starting in 2025, marking the end of the long-standing concessionary exchange rate offered by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This development is expected to drive hajj fares up significantly, potentially […]
Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated Funds to the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in the Service Wide Vote for the pre- retirement training programme for various categories of retiring staff of Federal Parastatals in the country. According to the BPSR Director-General, Dasuki Arabi, the move will help retiring civil servant to plan properly […]
By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) The board of Oyo State Football Association ably led by its Chairman, Alakinyele of Akinyele, HRM Oba James Odeniran has unveiled the logo and Committee for the maiden edition of 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi (JDS) Football League. Unveiling the logo at Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Oloyo Village […]
Following the unrest in Rivers State after Last Saturday’s local government election, President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in the State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President in a statement […]
A textile market in Kano popularly known as Kantin Kwari was engulfed by fire at midnight of Sunday, razing about ten shops at one of the malls in the market. The fire which started in a building on Gidan Inuwa Mai Bayajidda Street with more than a hundred shops, burnt down […]
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has announced the immediate implementation of a minimum wage of N72,500 for all civil servants in the state. The Governor has also announced a one-year suspension on the withholding tax deductions from the salaries of civil servants. Recall that the new national minimum wage agreed by the Federal and State […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his support and commitment to the judiciary for a more effective administration of justice. Governor Makinde made the reaffirmation at a Special Church Service to mark the beginning of the 2024/2025 Legal Year of the Oyo State Judiciary held at the Cathedral of Saint James the Great, […]
Oyo Water Corporation says it has restored water supply to residents in some parts of the State, after many years of service disruption due to technical challenges faced by the Corporation. The Corporation added that repairs of leakages and burst on other water pipelines located within the State is ongoing. A statement issued […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Olufemi Olaleye, challenging his conviction and sentence on a two count charge of defilement and sexual assault by penetration of a minor. The court presided over by Justice Olukayode […]
Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has held series of strategic meetings with leaders and members of the party as part of moves to strengthen the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Ibarapa East Local Government and enhance unity and cooperation amongst members. Ogundoyin met with PDP stakeholders and constituents at different […]
