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Seyi Makinde Tops Chart for Minimum Wage
Starting in January 2025, Oyo State employees would receive an 86% pay increase. According to a statement released by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, the government will pay workers ₦11.9 billion per month instead of the present ₦6.4 billion starting on January 1, 2025, when the ₦80,000 minimum salary is paid. […]
Two Sokoto settlements are bombed by a fighter plane, with many people thought killed and others injured.
On Wednesday morning, two communities in Sokoto State’s Silame Local Government Area were accidentally bombed by a fighter plane that was targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group. Several civilians were injured during the airstrike, and many were thought to have died. The impacted communities of Rumtuwa and Gidan Sama are close to Surame Forest, which is […]
Christmas meal products and keke are shared by Victor Osimhen.
Victor Osimhen said, “The food items should be distributed to our mothers, while the keke should be distributed to my fellow youths, it’s my own little way to say thank you for the youths of Olusosun”
Oyo State concludes the year with an economic growth plan.
The Business-Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP), which aims to further the state’s economic development goal in 2025, was adopted by the Oyo State Executive Council. Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, said in a statement that the clearance will make conducting business in the State much easier and attract more investors. Prof. […]
Makinde Helps BCOS Employees During Mishap, RATTAWU Shows Appreciation
Governor Seyi Makinde has been thanked by the Radio and Television Theatre Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) BCOS branch for helping one of its members, Mr. Sola Ajayi, who was injured in an accident. Comrade Kolapo Carew, the Chairman of BCOS RATTAWU, signed and published a statement on Tuesday expressing gratitude. The announcement states that Mr. […]
Makinde establishes a relief disbursement committee following the Bodija explosion.
The committee for the administration and distribution of the Bodija explosion relief fund was established by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.The governor gave the committee members the task of making sure that they fulfilled their obligations to the people impacted by the disaster in a transparent manner. The 10-member committee’s responsibility, according to Governor […]
Afe Babalola’s appeal to debar Farotimi is denied by LPDC.
A request by Chief Afe Babalola’s legal practice, Emmanuel Chambers, to cancel the law practice license of author and lawyer Tomilola Farotimi, also known as Dele Farotimi, due to accusations of professional misconduct and criminal defamation was denied by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC). Ola Faro, a lawyer from Emmanuel Chambers, filed a petition […]
Ooni’s ex-wife, Naomi, and others are being held by the court until January 14: IBADAN STAMPEDE
Oriyomi Hamzat, the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, and prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the former spouse of the Ooni of Ife, have been placed under detention at the Agodi Correctional Facility in Ibadan, Oyo state. Fasasi Abdulahi, the principal of Bashorun Islamic High School, was also sentenced to prison by the magistrate court. According to The Nation, […]
In Ibadan, the uninterrupted power supply takes off.
Early this month, Governor Seyi Makinde put the 11 megawatt Ibadan Hybrid Power Project into service, and it is now operating. The entire Oyo State Secretariat and its surroundings, including the Secretariat Clinic, the State House of Assembly, and the Governor’s office, have begun to enjoy an uninterrupted power supply, according to a statement released […]
Makinde honors Komolafe Olaiya and EOB with cars and bestows Yinka Ayefele with the title of “Ambassador of Christ.”
Dr. Yinka Ayefele, the founder and CEO of Fresh FM Nigeria, has received the esteemed A. The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, gave the award earlier today during the 2024 Prayer and Interactive Session with the Governor Ambassador of Christ Award at the governor’s private home in the Ikolaba neighborhood of Ibadan. Governor […]