Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have rejected Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the parliament. Speaking with journalists at the assembly complex on Thursday, the lawmakers refuted Obasa’s claim that he remains the speaker. The 36 lawmakers reaffirmed their support for the current speaker, Mojisola Meranda, insisting that she is the speaker of the assembly. The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Security and Strategy, Steven Ogundipe, stated that the lawmakers remained committed to ensuring that Obasa’s removal stands. Ogundipe also called on the All Progressives Congress leadership in Lagos to intervene in the leadership crisis. He said,…
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In a bid to boost youth development and entrepreneurship by having access to grants, soft loans, and others, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has partnered with the Oyo State Government through the State Agency for Youth Development under the Chairmanship of Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana. It could be recalled that the Smedan chairman on his condolences visit to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde over the demised of his brother Engr Sunday Makinde expressed his interest in partnership with the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development in providing necessary support for the…
A member of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Ibadan, Oyo State, Rofiat Lawal, has been kidnapped by yet-to-be-identified abductors along the Benin-Ore Expressway. PUNCH Metro gathered from a Facebook post by a user, Agbakwara, on Wednesday that Lawal was returning from Benin, Edo State to report to her place of primary assignment on Tuesday when she was abducted. Agbakwara noted that the abductors were demanding N20m for her release. Agbakwara wrote, “My close friend, Lawal Rofiat Kofoworola, was kidnapped on her way from Benin to Ibadan to resume her PPA in Ogbomosho. She managed to call yesterday and…
All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. The PUNCH can report that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The PUNCH cannot immediately verify who authorised the withdrawal but a source close to the Speaker confirmed that Meranda was now vulnerable. “All the Speaker’s security aides have been withdrawn. All the security aides attached to the House of Assembly have also been withdrawn,” the source said, lamenting that the “the speaker is now vulnerable.” The PUNCH reports that the development…
The Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State Chapter, has conferred an Award of Excellence on the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, in recognition of his contributions to grassroots sports development in the state. The prestigious honor was presented during a special ceremony held at the Oyo state Council of the NUJ in Ibadan on February 25, where prominent sports journalists and stakeholders in the sports sector gathered to celebrate Olatunji’s achievements. In his remarks, Oyo SWAN Chairman, Mr. Ayomiku Ajibola, commended Olatunji for his dedication and support for grassroots sports development, noting that his…
Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has indeed been making significant strides in local government development via infrastructure in Oyo State. The government’s efforts to rehabilitate local roads, construct new ones, and provide basic facilities are aimed at kick-starting development from the grassroots level. Some notable infrastructure projects undertaken by the administration include road construction and rehabilitation of notable road to boost agricultural sector in the state and for connection of zones in food productivity. One of the significant impact of this was reconstruction of Moniya-Ijaiye-Iseyin road, rehabilitation of Saki-Ogbooro-Igboho Road, and construction of Airport-Ajia-New Ife Express Road with a spur to…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, on Wednesday, announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00. This means the price will drop from N890 to N825 per litre, effective Thursday, February 27, 2025, a statement by the refinery stated. According to Dangote, this adjustment is designed to provide essential relief to Nigerians ahead of the Ramadan season. The statement read, “Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00, from N890 to N825 per litre,…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has expressed profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his wife, Engr. Mrs. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, for their fatherly and motherly roles at his wedding ceremony. Hon. Olufade, who tied the knot with his beloved wife, Mrs. Priscilla Aramide Adeagbo, over the weekend, described the presence of Governor Makinde and his wife as an indescribable source of joy on his special day. He lauded the governor as a role model and a leader who leads by example, adding that their presence…
Oyo State Government has begun the first phase of distribution of motorcycles to Agricultural Extension Officers across the state as a demonstration of its determination to boost agricultural extension services in the state. Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, who gave out 15 motorcycles to the agricultural extension officers on Tuesday, noted that they serve as links between researchers and farmers. According to him, extension officers play a critical role in the dissemination of innovations and technologies to smallholder farmers to enhance productivity and improve farmers’ standard of living and ensure food security in the state. He…
The Oyo State House of Assembly at its Plenary on Tuesday urged the State Government in collaboration with other stakeholders to set machinery in motion for the establishment of Grassroots Football Teams in each of the thirty three local Government Areas in the State, with a focus on recruiting Youths from local communities, and providing them with opportunities to train and compete in organised leagues. The plead came as part of resolves on a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Oluyole State constituency, Hon. Waheed Akintayo. The plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin observed that the…
