Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. The PUNCH reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and the Senate President. However, in a suit filed before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on 25 February 2025, the President of the Senate, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Mfon Patrick, were listed as the second…
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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…
The United States has published a list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Program, VWP. The United Kingdom has been removed from the program but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list, however, does not include African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. The VWP list remains mostly unchanged, though Romania has been added in a significant update. According to the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Visa Waiver Program allows most citizens of eligible countries to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business for up to 90 days without requiring a visa. The agency…
The Presidency on Tuesday said former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai feels hurt over his exclusion from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said it is time for El-Rufai to move on and stop behaving like a child crying over spilled milk. He was reacting to El-Rufai’s remark that Tinubu rejected him, not the National Assembly, despite begging him to become a minister in his cabinet. The former governor made the allegation while featuring on Arise Television on Monday evening. However, Onanuga said El-Rufai’s reaction is natural after being rejected as a minister.…
Governor Seyi Makinde’s efforts to rejuvenate agriculture in Oyo State has yielded significant results, particularly through the revival of the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub. This initiative, spearheaded by the Governor’s commitment to enhancing the agricultural sector, has become a key pillar of his administration’s economic strategy. The Fasola Farm Estate, established in the 1950s, once stood as a beacon of agricultural excellence in Southern Nigeria. However, it fell into disrepair under successive administrations. Governor Makinde, upon taking office, recognized the need to restore this critical resource, as outlined in his Oyo State Roadmap for Accelerated Development (2019-2023). His administration aimed…
The Honorable Member representing Ibadan North Constituency II at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Babajide, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Hon. Olorunpoto Cephas Rahman, the lawmaker representing Oyo East/Oyo West Constituency, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message, Hon. Babajide described Hon. Olorunpoto as a visionary leader and dedicated lawmaker, whose commitment to the progress and well-being of his constituents remains commendable. He lauded his exemplary leadership, legislative contributions, and unwavering service to the people of Oyo State. “On this special day, I celebrate my dear colleague, Hon. Olorunpoto Cephas Rahman, a distinguished…
In a heartwarming display of compassion, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, a renowned philanthropist, continued his impactful initiative, “Project An Egg A Day For Every Warrior,” by distributing eggs to over 200 sickle cell patients in Ibadan during the marking the 20th edition of the project embarked upon by the international business mogul. Sickle cell patients, often referred to as warriors, face numerous health challenges due to their condition. Eggs, being a rich source of protein and essential nutrients, play a vital role in supporting their health and well-being. The high protein content in eggs helps in building and repairing tissues,…
.As PDP Govs’ Forum chair, Mohammed, attends Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to truncate democracy by resorting to self-help on Local Government Administration in Osun State. The governor gave this warning on Sunday, during the swearing-in of the 30 newly-elected Local Government Chairmen, stating that the APC should not exploit federal might to truncate democratic processes. He congratulated the newly-elected chairmen, charging them to deliver dividends of democracy to their people and justify the confidence reposed in them. Governor Makinde, who was in Osogbo with the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has commended the State Governor , Engr Seyi Makinde for the various initiatives of his administration aimed at promoting technical education. This is just as the Speaker emphasized the importance of legislative support in promoting international education and providing scholarships to deserving students. Speaking at the 2025 International Study Abroad Fair held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin noted that the State Government has continued to promote technical education through infrastructural development, training and re-training of personnel as well as development of…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has heaped-praised the lawmaker representing the good people of Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency, Rep. Abass A Adigun also known as Agboworin for his ICT training programme, describing it as a model for youth development initiatives across the country. He gave the commendation on Friday, 21st of February 2025, during one-day ICT training programme for formidable youths in his constituency, which held at the local government House, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. He applauded the lawmaker’s effort for equipping young people with essential skills in this 21st century. He…
