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The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has asked his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to defend himself against allegation of malfeasance levelled against him by the state House of Assembly. This governor said this in response to the apology issued to him by the deputy governor. Akeredolu’s response was signed by Doyin Adebowale, his Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy. The governor said he does not meddle in the affairs of the state House of Assembly. The embattled deputy governor earlier apologised to Akeredolu over the recent political crisis in the state. At a media briefing in Akure, the state capital, Aiyedatiwa expressed regrets that negative reports that had trailed the crisis must have caused embarrassment to the governor in the last few months. Pledging his loyalty to the governor and commitment to the development of Ondo State, the deputy governor detached himself from any protest and calls for the governor to resign over his health crisis. However, in hi

Oyo State Government on Thursday has commenced monitoring of the private nursery, primary and secondary schools, Continuing Education Centers operating in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mr.Olusanjo Adeniyi ordered the immediate closure of Gokbeth International Nursery and Primary School Ijaye during the special monitoring exercise. The Commissioner also directed the Local Inspector Officer of the Akinyele Local Government to report immediately to his Office, said the school was shut down for non-compliance with registration procedures. The commissioner, while sealing off the private School, admonished proprietors of Private schools to always do what is necessary, in their quests to establish schools. He urged owners of private school not to wait until the government wield the `big stick’’ before registering and paying all necessary dues and levies. The commissioner, therefore, affirmed the

 In a heartwarming gesture of community support and commitment to maintaining law and order, Agbaakin olorundaaba, Chief Benedict Akika, the founder of the Omituntun Benedict Forum, expressed his gratitude to His Excellency Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State. The governor fulfilled his promise by donating a police operation vehicle to the Olorunda Aba Police Divisional Headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State, on October 26, 2023. Chief Benedict Akika, known for his philanthropic efforts, had previously built and donated a police station to the Olorunda Aba community. Governor Makinde commissioned this police station on March 30, 2023, marking his commitment to improving law enforcement infrastructure in the region. During the commissioning ceremony earlier this year, Governor Makinde had pledged to donate an operational vehicle to the division. Keeping his word, the governor handed over the operational vehicle today, with Chief Benedict Akika present to witness this s

 PDP Nigeria on Thursday evening stated categorically that the Executive Governor of Oyo State Engr. Seyi Makinde is performing Superlatively in all ramifications, Mainly the way he's moving the Pace setter's State Economy into right direction. According to the information released from "Official PDP Nigeria" Verified "X" account stated below: "According to Economic Statistics, Oyo State's Economy is Moving in the Right Direction Under Governor @seyiamakinde  Here are a few quick stats that indicate Governor Seyi Makinde's policies and projects in Oyo State are yielding dividends. 1. Oyo State was the 3rd best performing State in terms of economic output in the socio-economic scorecard of Nigerian States report of 2023 conducted by Analysts Data Services and Resources. 2. Oyo State's internally generated revenue (IGR) grew from N26.6 billion in 2019 to N62.2 billion in 2022. 3. Oyo State was the 2nd State in Nigeria with the highest IGR grow

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Mister Musa Aliyu, a lawyer and Attorney-General of Jigawa State, for appointment as the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission at the Senate Chamber. Channels Television reports that the upper legislative chamber confirmed the nominees after screening them in a closed session that lasted for nearly an hour. The Senate also confirmed the appointment of Saka Bolaji Suleiman and Prof. Gaji Dantata as members of the Federal Judicial Service Commission. Upon his confirmation, the newly confirmed ICPC chair illuminated the need to change the narrative, promising to be transparent, firm, and humble in the fight against corruption. He further affirmed that he will make efforts to get assets traced to corruption and hand it over to the government or the victim of the crime. He further added that the commission will conduct proper investigations and not put people to shame unnecessarily.

 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court verdict that upheld his election victory at the February 25 presidential poll. The apex court in its ruling dismissed the appeals by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart Peter Obi. In a unanimous judgment on Thursday, the apex court dismissed the petitions. A seven-judge panel ruled as without merit the opposition appeals over claims of fraud, electoral law violations, and Tinubu’s ineligibility to run for president. Hours after the verdict, Tinubu issued a statement, saying the nation’s judiciary has never been shaken. The President said the judgment has laid to rest the agitations trailing the outcome of the keenly contested poll that put him ahead of the PDP and LP candidates. “While the verdict of today has laid to rest the agitating discourse over who truly won the 2023 Presidential election and met the constitutional requirements as laid out

  In line with Oyo State commitment to prevent, control flooding and promote Environmental Sustainability, Administration of Governor Seyi Makinde have initiated several projects, including the completion of the IUFMP ranging from Araromi stream, Oyo; Boroboro/Isinwin stream Oyo; Ora/Laka stream, Ogbomoso; Fedomu stream, Igbeti; Kuba stream, Ogboro road, Saki; Ogba Stream, iseyin; Jalugbe stream, Ilero and Ayin River, Isale-Oba, Igbo-ora. Consolidate on the new waste management architecture in Oyo State, and strategies to create a more sustainable environment.  Additionally, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources under the leadership of Hon. Mogbonjubola Olawale Jagaban AbdulMajeed is actively working to reduce flood risk in various zones across Oyo State through targeted projects. The program looks forward to discussing these initiatives and collaborating with fellow stakeholders at the event to further enhance the environmental well-being of our state. "However, the phr

President Tinubu urged the new appointees to abide by the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 10 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a five-year term each. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said in a statement on Wednesday that the appointments are subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. “By powers vested in him by Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, Amended) and Section 6 of the Electoral Act (2022), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 10 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a term of five (5) years each, subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate,” the statement read. The new appointees are: Mr. Etekamba Umoren — Akwa Ibom St