Mudashiru Obasa, Mojisola Meranda and all the lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly are currently holding a meeting outside the chambers. The PUNCH reports that the meeting is holding ahead of a plenary earlier scheduled for 1pm. Leaders of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, including Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, are also at the meeting. The state Attorney General, Lawal Pedro (SAN), is also at the meeting. Speculations are rife that the leadership crisis at the House may be coming to an end as unconfirmed reports suggest that Meranda is expected to resign today. Obasa arrived around…
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As part of strategic efforts geared towards inclusivity and social welfare, the executive chairman of Oluyole local government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, has strengthened his collaboration with the Oyo State Government to enhance support for people with disabilities. As part of this effort, a dedicated office has been agreed upon to be established for persons with Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) in Oluyole Local Government. Olatunji confirmed this development to newsmen shortly after playing host to the Executive Chairman of Oyo State Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Barrister Ayodele Adekanbi, last week Thursday in his LG office at Idi-Ayunre. The new…
Chief (Dr.) Jubril Dotun Sanusi, Jagun Olubadan of Ibadan and CEO of Ilaji Hotels & Sports Resort, has received the prestigious The Sun Hospitality and Tourism Personality Award for year 2024. The award was held at Eko Hotels, Lagos, Nigeria with prominent Nigerians in attendance. The management and staff of The Sun Publishing Limited extended their warm felicitations to Sanusi for his remarkable achievements in the hospitality sector in Nigeria. The management of the Newspaper declared that Chief Sanusi’s far reaching value for societal growth and development through his unquenchable vision for raising the stakes in the hospitality sector as…
Oyo State’s infrastructure revolution is in full swing, thanks to Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. The state has witnessed significant investments in roads, education, and healthcare, transforming the lives of its citizens. Under Makinde’s leadership, Oyo State has witnessed significant improvements, emerging as one of the top six states in terms of internally generated revenue. This achievement is a recognition to the governor’s commitment to prudent financial management and his administration’s efforts to diversify the state’s revenue base. His administration’s focus on infrastructure development, education, and governance has drawn inspiration from the visionary leadership of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the former Premier…
In a significant event marking a turning point for market operations in Oyo State, the Babaloja of Oyo State, Alhaji YK Abass, alongside other members of the Executive Council (EXCO) of the Market Association of Oyo State, recently paid a visit to Otunba Seye Famojuro. The visit, held to express gratitude for his instrumental role in resolving long-standing conflicts among market leaders, culminated in the conferment of a prestigious title on the peace broker, Otunba Seye Famojuro. Otunba Famojuro, known for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of traders in Oyo State, was celebrated for his pivotal role in brokering…
The husband of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, High Chief Emmanuel, has thrown his weight behind his wife over allegations against the Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In a statement on Saturday, Uduaghan confirmed that Akpabio made sexual advances at his wife, Natasha. According to him, he personally met Akpabio to stop harassing his wife sexually. He added that despite an agreement by Akpabio to respect his wife, the issue had persisted. “My wife has confided in me about her interactions with the Senate President, whom I considered a family friend. “In response, I approached the matter with the utmost maturity and…
Thirty-three world leaders have declared support for Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, following a tense meeting between him and United States President, Donald Trump. The world leaders also condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Zelensky and Trump’s meeting at the Oval Office on Friday, with US Vice President JD Vance also in attendance ended in a deadlock. Discussions at the meeting generated heated arguments as the two leaders debated the future of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Tensions escalated when the leaders clashed over a minerals deal that would grant the US extensive access to Ukraine’s rare earth resources in exchange for Washington’s…
Members of the National Youth Service Corps have expressed their disapproval of the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the payment of the N77,000 allowance. The Federal Government had approved an increase in the corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. In the same year, the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed stated that the new allowance was implemented due to the non-release of funds. The DG later announced that corps members would start receiving the N77,000 in February 2025. Despite the official announcement, findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that the NYSC has yet…
The allegation of sexual harassment levelled against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, took another turn on Saturday when High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, the husband of Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, said he was aware of the claims by his wife. He noted that he had spoken to Akpabio about the matter before and resolved with him, until his wife complained that the alleged harassment did not stop. Uduaghan asked the Senate President to treat his wife with respect and dignity. The feud between the Akpabio and Natasha started last week when the relocation of the Kogi lawmaker’s seat in the…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, mourned the death of the Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, who passed away on Saturday evening. Makinde described the demise of the Sarkin Sasa, who was also the chairman, Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria, as the end of a great era. He commiserated with the immediate family of Alhaji Katsina and the entire Hausa/Fulani community in Oyo State and Southern Nigeria, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of the deceased Sarkin.According to the governor, he met the late Sarkin years before he…
