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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has affirmed the federal government’s dedication to supporting local meter manufacturers, aiming to enhance local content development and stimulate industrial sector growth. Adelabu pledged his backing for domestic manufacturers during his working visit to MEMMCOL in Mowe, Ogun State, highlighting the government’s commitment to local production. He stressed the need to support local producers by ensuring they have access to affordable financing and long-term capital. “We will also prioritise patronage, ensuring sustainability in their operations, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed agenda. “It is a must to have significant local content in power sector’s…

Political gladiators are squaring up to participate in the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. The Ondo guber race is drawing attention due to the large number of aspirants. The governorship election comes up on November 16. According to the APC, the sale of nominations, expression of interest and delegate forms for contestants will begin on April 3 and end on April 10, 2024, while the primary election is slated for April 25, 2024. One of the talking points among the gladiators is the mode of primaries the various political parties intend to adopt to…

The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has announced that the 76.67 km Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Road is set to be commissioned by the end of May 2024. The Governor made this declaration during the 10th Omituntun Ramadan Lecture and Anniversary Awards in Ibadan where he expressed gratitude to religious leaders and the Muslim community in Oyo State for their support and continuous religious harmony. In his speech, Governor Makinde thanked the people of Oyo State for creating an enabling environment that has allowed his administration to achieve significant milestones. He also pledged to donate a new bus annually to spread the message…

The Oyo State governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has attributed the successes recorded by his administration to the abiding peace in the state. The governor said this on Saturday at the 10th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Lecture and anniversary awards, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, who appreciated the various religious groups in the state for the peaceful co-existence, charged them to continually maintain the peace so that the state would continue to record progress. While pledging more support for the propagation of Islam by donating buses to Islamic bodies, Makinde also assured that the inner road projects his…

Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Dr. Taiwo Abideen Lasisi as Acting Rector of the Ibadan Polytechnic. This is contained in a statement signed by the State’s Commissioner forEducation, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu and made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday. The statement stated further, that Dr. Taiwo lasis is to serve in an acting capacity for six months with the effectiveness of 25th March, 2024 till 25th September, 2024. He explained that the appointment became imperative following the expiration of the tenure of the Prof Kazeem Adebiyi on 24th March, 2024.…

—How the soldiers were killed FOR 10 days, the nation is understandably simmering over the butchery of 17 officers and personnel of the Nigerian Army, who journeyed on a peace mission to Okuama, an Urhobo community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, on March 14. The subsequent discovery that the heartless killers beheaded some of the soldiers and mutilated the remains of others infuriated Nigerians the more. Even more worrisome is the truth that the killers also collected the arms and ammunition of the Nigerian Army found in the possession of the assassinated soldiers, a development that no…

Committee’s target is for President to make announcement on May 1, says member Labour spoils for war with govs, insists states have money from subsidy removal. Indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu may announce the new minimum wage on May 1 in commemoration of the International Labour Day and backdate its implementation to April. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the National Minimum Wage Committee was working to ensure that all negotiations regarding the new rate were finalised before then with the expectation that the President would announce the new minimum wage in his Workers’ Day address. A member of the…

Nigeria defeated Ghana 2-1 in a friendly played in Marrakech, Morocco, on Friday evening. The two West African rivals took advantage of the FIFA international break to face each other. The Super Eagles dominated early proceedings and took the lead through Cyril Dessers. Dessers calmly stroked home the ball from the penalty spot in the 38th minute. Nigeria, coached by Finidi George, failed to convert more chances, with Dessers and Kelechi Iheanacho guilty of wasting them. However, in the second half, Alex Iwobi found Ademola Lookman in the box and he lashed home an emphatic second. There was enough time…

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has released the results of the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB- WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024–First Series. The examination was held between Wednesday, January 31, and Saturday, February 17, 2024. A total of 8,139 candidates sat the examination at 140 CBT centres nationwide. Details soon…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that 700 street traders displaced by the Agodi Gate Junction Improvement Works will be given free stalls in the new market built in the area as part of the project. The governor stated this on Friday at the commissioning of the Idi Ape, Civic Centre, Agodi Gate Junction Improvement Projects, noting that the projects will reduce the number of man-hours spent by residents commuting roads in the city. He added that the project would also ease traffic flow and contribute to boosting commercial activities in the axis, just as it would help the…