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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman be remanded in Kuje prison in Abuja pending the consideration of his bail application. Justice James Omotosho issued the order on Thursday, July 11, after Mamman was arraigned on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering offences. He pleaded not guilty to the charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following which the prosecuting lawyer, Olumide Fusika (SAN) sought a date for the commencement of trial. Lawyer to the defendant, Femi Ate (SAN) said he filed a bail application shortly…

President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday, July 11, meet organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria as part of consultation before sending a bill on a new national minimum wage to the National Assembly. President of TUC, Comrade Festus Osifo confirmed this to reporters on Wednesday. “The president has invited the organised labour (NLC, TUC) for a consultation tomorrow (Thursday 11th July,” he said in a short text message. On Tuesday, the Labour leader told reporters at the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) Women Commission’s maiden…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed shock over the death of the member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Olaide Akinremi. The governor, who described the death as shocking and unexpected, said he was a lawmaker one could vouch for as having the interest of the development of Oyo State and Nigeria. Makinde stated this at the Ibadan Airport, where he also met with the House of Representatives Delegation on the death of the lawmaker.He prayed to God to grant his family and the state, the strength to bear the sad loss. He said: “It is unexpected. He was…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will, on Thursday, commission 33 kilometres inner roads rehabilitated in Ibadan, the state capital. The roads are parts of the 84.7 kilometres Ibadan inner roads awarded by the state government in December 2023. The roads to be commissioned by the governor include the Iyaganku-Seventh Day-Oke Bola Junction and Olubadan Stadium Junction-Vale College-NUJ Press Centre Junction with a spur to Total Filling Station-Radio Nigeria-Kobiowu Estate-Akinyemi Junction-Ring Road (3.85km), the dualised Mile 110-Mobil (Ring Road)-Challenge Road (8.50km), the dualised Bus Stop Agodi Gate-Oje-Beere-Oja’ba-Molete Under Bridge (10.80km) and Oke Adu-Ode Aje-Aremo-Orita Aperin Road (3.50km). Others are Idi Arere-Kudeti-Eleta-Idi…

Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, the Oyo State House of Assembly member representing Ibadan North Constituency 2, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hon. Olaide Akinremi, also known as Jagaban. Akinremi, who served as the Federal House of Representatives member for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, passed away today. Hon. Babajide Gabriel, who hails from the same local government, described Akinremi’s death as a painful and significant loss to the people of Ibadan North Local Government. In his heartfelt tribute, he highlighted the late Akinremi’s contributions to the community and the void his passing leaves behind. In his message of…

In a pivotal move towards modernizing revenue collection, the Ibadan North Local Government, led by Chairman Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, convened a crucial meeting today. The purpose of the meeting was to advance the digitization of revenue processes within the local government. During the meeting, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade emphasized the need for digitization and innovative approaches to enhance revenue mobilization. The discussions highlighted the critical role technology plays in efficient revenue collection. After extensive deliberation, the council nominated Bplan Advisory Services as the preferred company to lead the local government’s reforms on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This initiative marks a significant…

BIRTHDAY: Oyo State Youth Devt Agency Chairman Adebowale, Celebrates Agbaakin Olorunda-Abaa, Hailing His Commitment To Sustainable Devt, Community Empowerment The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has extended warm felicitations to the Agbaakin of Olorunda-Abaa, Oloye Benedict Akika, on his birthday, saluting his steadfastness, courage, and unwavering commitment to sustainable development in the Pacesetter State. In a statement released and made available to newsmen in Ibadan through the Head of the Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Hon. Adebowale applauded the celebrant’s courage, unwavering patriotism, philanthropic gestures, and commitment to truth.…

The naira has returned to depreciation against the dollar in the foreign exchange market despite the increase in Nigeria’s external reserves. FMDQ data showed that the naira depreciated to N1523.85 against the dollar on Monday from N1509.67 traded last Friday. This represents N14.18 loss against the dollar compared to the N1509.67 traded on Friday. Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1530 per dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market on Monday from N1525 on Friday. The development comes despite the rise in Nigeria’s external reserves to $34.66 billion as of July 4, 2024. Also, FMDQ data showed that FX transaction turnover…

As we mark the beginning of the New Islamic year, the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has felicitated with Muslim youths on the Hijrah 1446 celebration, praying for peace, unity, and progress in our communities and beyond. In a statement released and made available to newsmen by the Head of the Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Prince Adebowale urged Muslim youth to emulate the conduct of Prophet Mohammed (SAW), including strong faith, complete submission to Allah’s will, perseverance, and trustworthiness. He advised the youths against engaging in politics with…

Governor of Oyo state, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the increment of monthly payment of pensions and gratuities of retirees in the state and local governments from N456million to N1billion with effect from 25th of July, 2024. The governor revealed this on Saturday at the 70th birthday celebration of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State chapter, Comrade Segun Abatan, held at Pensioners’ House, Agbarigo, Ibadan. Makinde, who noted that his administration inherited huge unpaid pensions and gratuities, said the state had paid about N52billion for pensions and gratuities both at the state and local government levels…