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  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr Mele Kolo Kyari, to “promptly publish details of barrels of oil Nigeria produces and exports every day and the total amounts of revenues generated from oil since the removal of subsidy on petrol in May 2023.” SERAP urged him “to disclose how much of the revenues generated from oil have been remitted to the public treasury since the removal of subsidy on petrol.” SERAP also urged him “to disclose details of payment of N11 trillion as subsidy, and to clarify allegations that the NNPCL has failed to remit revenues generated from oil to the public treasury since the removal of subsidy on petrol.” Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, had last week alleged that “the NNPCL is failing to remit enough foreign exchange into the treasury despite the removal of fuel subsidy,” asking: “Where is the money?” In the letter

  It was 25 years ago; Saturday, October 10, 1998 to be precise. We were all inside the living room of the Yaba, Lagos modest home of Frank Ovie-Kokori. We were waiting for our heroes. In the heat of the June 12, 1993 presidential election validation saga, Kokori was Secretary-General of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) workers and a major weapon deployed by pro-democracy activists to frustrate the vile government of Head of State, General Sani Abacha. The journey from Ibadan, Oyo State to Lagos this morning had been devoid of its usual serpentine traffic snarl. My editor, Femi Adeoti, freshly out of Sani Abacha’s jailhouse at Agodi Prisons, had got wind of a small reception that was afoot in Kokori’s home. A day before then, October 9, self-exiled National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) chieftains, driven to scamper into exile by the blood-baiting fangs of Gen Abacha, had arrived Nigeria from their various bunkers abroad. Air Commodore Dan Suleiman, Chief John Od

In the quests for Academic Excellence in Oyo State, the Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on Education Intervention, Honourable Oloye Suraj Abiodun Tiamy was on Friday Morning embarked on a crucial mission, accompanied by a sense of purpose, visited Bashorun Ojoo High School to do on the field inspections of the challenges facing the school in order to communicate same to His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde.  While in the school premises, the School principal, Mrs. Olayiwola, along with the attentive Vice Principal and diligent School Head Boy and Girl warmly welcomed S.A to the school. Advertisement The meeting room of the school was buzzed with anticipation as they delved into the heart of the matter – the challenges facing Bashorun Ojo High School.  While responding, Mrs. Olayiwola, was concerned with a blend of conviction and optimism that the visit would yield positivity. Hon. Suraj Abiodun Tiamy, recognizing the significance of education as a cornerstone for societal progress

  Yesterday, I received my brother, Hon. Sola Adeleke, who is also the chairmanship candidate of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for Ibarapa Central in the 2024 Oyo Local Election. Hon. Adeleke had come to commend our various initiatives in our federal constituency and the accessible and open nature of our office, which, according to him, has allowed us to listen to our constituents in addressing some of the most pressing issues at home. During the meeting, I assured the chairmanship candidate of our unwavering support, noting that our track record of service in the last six months in the federal constituency will make candidates of our party emerge victorious in the upcoming counselorship and chairmanship elections in the two local government areas of our beloved constituency. Advertisement This will be the first time in recent years that a House of Representatives member in the federal constituency will have this manner of cordial relationship with aspiring admin

  Sequel to our press release of October 23, 2023, announcing the postponement of the Constituency Town Hall Meeting of Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, we would like to inform constituents in Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency that Thursday, December 21, 2023, has been fixed as the new date for the meeting. The venue of the meeting remains the Ayete New Town Hall, and the meeting is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju looks forward to having a robust engagement with constituents in the aforementioned federal constituency and appreciates you all for your continued support.  Hassan Adesodi Olaoniye Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, to Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju December 8, 2023.

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it discovered over 4,800 illegal connections on oil pipelines in the country in what is a grim picture of the country’s major income earner. “We have over 4,800 illegal connections on our pipelines. That means in some lines, within 100 kilometres of pipelines, you have as much as 300 insertions,” the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL Mele Kyari told the Senate Committee on Appropriations on Friday. According to the NNPCL boss, people troop in from other parts of the country to insert illegal connections on pipelines in the oil-producing Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The latest development came about one year after the firm discovered 295 illegal connections to its pipeline, a development that further amplified the massive crude oil theft in Nigeria. Two years ago, Kyari said the country was losing 200,000 barrels of oil valued at $13 million daily to theft and vandalism. “We have two sets of losses, one coming from ou

  N2.8billion in its first month of payment and is expected to run for six months. He noted, however, that the 2024 Budget would focus more on ongoing capital projects and programmes that would boost human capital, unlock the state’s economic potential through agriculture and agribusiness value chain, tourism and solid minerals development, as well as promotion of Public Private Partnership, among others. The sectoral analysis of the proposed budget showed the government’s commitment to the economic recovery of the state, as the social and economic sectors, which comprise education, health, youth and sports, culture and tourism, agriculture, works and infrastructure and finance received the largest allocations. Prof Babatunde also used the opportunity to highlight the revenue projections in the budget draft, stating that the state government looks forward to earning N86 billion in statutory allocations, N71.5 billion in Value Added Tax, N10 billion in Excess Crude, N36.3 billion in cap

  The Oyo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has extended heartfelt condolences to the residents of Oyo and the entire Alowolodu royal family on the demise of Prince Abdul Fatai Adebayo Adeyemi (a.k.a D-Gov). In a statement released on Friday and made available to Heritage Echo News, by the Oyo State PDP Chairman, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro stated that the late Prince Adebayo Adeyemi was not just a political figure but a beloved member of our community. Stressing that we lost a luminary whose life was a testament to resilience, service, and unwavering dedication to the Oyo Kingdom. The statement read in parts; Dear friends and fellow mourners, It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we gather today to bid farewell to a truly remarkable individual, Prince Adebayo Adeyemi, affectionately known as D’Gov. This morning, we lost a luminary whose life was a testament to resilience, service, and unwavering dedication to the Oyo Kingdom. Advertisement Prince Adebayo, a scion of the late

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed shock over the death of the son of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III and former chairman of the Local Government Pensions Board, Prince Adebayo Adeyemi. Governor Makinde described the death of the late politician, who was also the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2019 House of Representatives Candidate in Oyo Federal Constituency, as a sad loss. Prince Adeyemi, popularly known as De Gov, died during a brief illness. Advertisement The governor expressed his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of Prince Adeyemi, the people of Oyo Kingdom and the PDP family in Oyo Federal Constituency. He said: “I received the news of the transition of our brother, Prince Adebayo Adeyemi (De Gov) with shock and sadness. “De Gov fought and won many battles with regards to his health and we all thought the worse was over. But we can only submit to the will of God, who gives and takes life. Advertisement

  The deputy spokesman for the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, says the 2024 budget will not experience any duplication of projects. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday, he said the 2023 budget estimates will better scrutinised than the usual routine of the past National Assembly. “We are looking at how things can be done differently from how they were done in the past. “We are going to use the instrument of lawmaking to address these issues, and while we promise meticulous scrutiny of the budget document, one is to ensure that there will be no duplication of projects as far as the 2024 budget is concerned,” Agbese said. In 2022, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) revealed that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) inflated the 2021 budget by N300bn through the duplication of projects. The ICPC also reported that MDAs similarly padded the 2022 budget with duplicated projects, totaling N100 bil

  OYO State government, in collaboration with the Malaria Consortium, provided 307,167 children, aged three to 59 months, with medicines for malaria prevention between June and October in six local government areas. This intervention, which is the seasonal malaria prevention, targets children living in its sahel belt at the peak periods of disease transmission. The seasonal malaria transmission peaks during the rainy season in Saki East, Saki West, Olorunsogo, Irepo, Surulere and Ogbomoso North local government areas. Speaking at the Ministry of Health seasonal malaria chemoprophylaxis end of round 2023 state dissemination meeting in Ibadan, Malaria Consortium Oyo State Programme Manager, Mrs Taiwo Olarinde, said the children had been treated with approximately 1.545 million doses of the two antimalarial medicines (sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine and amodiaquine) across five cycles. Mrs Olarinde declared that children between the ages of three and 59 months who are not ill, not on any other

  Nigeria’s Naira strengthened to N806. 73 to the dollar at the official foreign exchange (FX) market on Tuesday, as against N837.77 to the greenback which it closed at, on Monday. Dealers said the local currency’s appreciation followed a moderation in dollar demand at the official foreign exchange market. At the close of trading on Monday, the dollar was quoted at N837.77, stronger than N927.19 quoted on Friday at the Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), data from the FMDQ indicated. Advertisement Willing buyers and willing sellers quoted dollars at a bid rate of N1,021, stronger than N1,160/$1 offered on Friday as the higher bid rate on the spot trading. The lower bid rate remained steady at N701 per dollar on the spot. Dollar supply decreased on Monday as the daily foreign exchange market turnover dropped by 32.87 percent to $73.93 million from $110.14 million recorded on Friday. Similarly, the naira recorded a day stability on Tuesday as it closed at N1, 165 to the US dolla

  In a remarkable tribute, Engr Akeem Olatunji, the Chairmanship Candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for Oluyole Local Government Area, has lavished praise on Dr. Gbolahan Abimbola, a widely respected figure within the People's Democratic Party in Ibadan North Local Government. Not only is Dr. Abimbola known for his exceptional brilliance and unwavering support, but he is also recognized as a well-known philanthropist and ally of Otunba Seye Famojuro, The Balogun Bobajiroro of Orile-Igbon. Engr Olatunji expressed his admiration for Dr. Abimbola's commendable dedication to the advancement of humanity, highlighting his philanthropic endeavors that have positively impacted numerous lives. On the occasion of Dr. Abimbola's birthday, Engr Olatunji felt compelled to extol his virtues, acknowledging his profound passion and unwavering commitment to the progress and well-being of others. "Today, we celebrate a man whose impact is truly unparalleled," stat

  The Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has presented a total budget proposal of 434,221,765,938,79 ( Four hundred and thirty-four billion, two hundred and twenty-one million, seven hundred and sixty-five thousand, nine hundred and thirty-eight naira, seventy-nine kobo. The governor, while presenting the budget tagged “Budget of Economic Recovery” at the plenary sitting of the state assembly on Tuesday, said the proposal represents of the wishes and aspirations of the state. Of the total budget proposal, the governor earmarked the total sum of two hundred and twenty two billion, three hundred million, three hundred and twenty thousand naira (222.337) for capital expenditure. Advertisement While a total sum of Two hundred and twenty one billion, eight hundred and eighty four million, four hundred and forty five thousand for recurrent expenditure. These figures according to Makinde reflects a slight difference of 2.4 percent increase in capital expenditure as against recurrent expendit

  In a resounding testament to his unwavering commitment to community development, Chief Benedict Akika, founder of Omituntun Benedict Forum, the esteemed Agbaakin Olorundaaba Aba and Mayegun of Akobo, has once again risen to the occasion by initiating a road grading project. Advertisement The current phase of this endeavor encompasses the enhancement of vital arteries in various communities, including Lakuru, Yeosa, Delight Estate, Oroge, and Idi Ape. Chief Akika, a paragon of civic-mindedness, derives genuine joy from enriching the lives of his fellow citizens in multifaceted ways. Advertisement His latest undertaking involves the meticulous grading of roads, a transformative effort that promises to elevate the living standards of residents in these diverse communities. The communities of Lakuru, Yeosa, Delight Estate, Oroge, and Idi Ape can anticipate not just the physical improvements but also the positive ripple effects on their collective well-being.

  The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has stated that most murder cases are committed by persons under the influence of drugs. Edafe made this known on his X page on Monday, as he warned Nigerians to stay away from “self-damaging drugs.” He wrote, “SAY NO TO DRUGS!!! Leave Indian hemp A.K.A ‘IGBO’, leave codeine, leave tramadol, leave loud, leave Cociane, leave SK, leave all these self-damaging drugs. Advertisement “I am saying this to help the persons who know themselves. This is not the time for trolling but a time to look inward and ask ourselves, what do we truly want?  “Most murder cases and heinous crimes recorded are done by people under the influence of these drugs. The Police love you truly and that's why we are giving this advice.” Advertisement

  The dust generated from Nigeria’s 1,400 delegation to the COP28 Climate Summit is yet to settle as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the spokesman of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign Yunusa Tanko has asked the presidency to explain who funded the country’s delegates.  Since the country’s delegates number emerged, critics and opposition parties have condemned it, describing it as insensitive considering the harsh economic realities in the country. According to the PDP, the delegation is “over-bloated” and made up of “baggage of cronies, mistresses and other hangers-on associated with the Presidency”. “Our Party challenges the Presidency to come clean by making public the names of the official delegation sponsored by the Federal Government to the Conference, the relevance of such individuals to the Conference, and the total cost of such sponsorship on the nation. Of course, Nigerians have the list and they know the genuine, officials of sub-national governments and othe

  The Oyo State government under Omituntun 2.0 roadmap for Sustainable Development is setting an agenda to unlock inherent potentials in two other critical sectors, Solid Minerals, and Tourism in addition to the existing ones. According to Westernmirror reports, the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde stated this at the 44th Annual National Convention of the Order of the Knights of St Mulumba, with delegates drawn from across the country, held at the University of Ibadan. Governor Makinde who spoke through his Executive Assistant on Administration, Rev Idowu Ogedengbe stated that the values of the Knighthood of Saint Mulumba, Nigeria were of particular interest to the Governor. Advertisement He added that these values emphasize the need to work towards a high sense of order and discipline within society, cooperate with other Christian denominations and persons of goodwill without compromising good doctrines and principles, be sensitive to the needs of the poor, and give succor to the des