archive2019

  as tension envelopes the state   By Paul Idowu, Lokoja Plans are afoot by the powers that be, to ensure the repeat of the Osun State saga in this Saturday’s Kogi State Governorship election. Last year's Osun Governorship Election which eventually saw the emergence of Gboyega Oyetola of the...

  As Lawan calls for unity among Senators The Senate on Thursday swore-in Senator Biodun Olujimi as the Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District at the National Assembly. Olujimi, garbed in coffee-brown attire, was sworn-in by the upper chamber, following an oath administered by the Clerk of Senate, Nelson Ayewoh,...

  Success of the acclaimed EdoBest Programme, revamp of primary healthcare centres statewide and creation of enabling environment and economic opportunities for citizens has placed Edo State on the path of growth with visible achievements in basic education, health and industrial sectors with the emergence of Alaghodaro Summit three years...

  The Senate on Wednesday re-introduced a Bill seeking to establish the South East Development Commission (SEDC). The bill, which scaled first reading on the floor, was passed by the Eight Senate but failed to receive presidential assent. Clause 15 (2a) of the bill which identifies source of funding for...

  says Iwo Road interchange project will be delivered under one year The government of Oyo State is set to collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on the management of traffic within the State, the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said. The Governor expressed the commitment...

    The National Assembly has indicated interest in amending the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) to provide for a smooth transition of legislative powers from an outgoing to an incoming National Assembly. It also seeks to reinforce, through constitutional amendment, the powers of the...

  The Executive Assistant to the Oyo State Governor on Investment Promotion, Honourable Segun Ogunwuyi, has been appointed as the pioneer Director-General of the newly-established Oyo State Investments and Public-Private Partnership Agency. A statement signed by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to Governor Seyi Makinde, Moses Alao, indicated that Hon....

  Some economic stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to invest in research and development, among other strategies, to raise Nigeria’s potential in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The stakeholders spoke on Wednesday at the Worldstage Economic Summit with the theme: ”Getting Nigeria Ready for Challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution”...

The Senate on Wednesday called on Nigeria's maritime agency to quickly fast-track the implementation of the Deep Blue Sea Project for the protection of Nigeria's water ways to combat the menace of pirates and armed bandits. This resolution was sequel to a motion titled "urgent need to address the menace...

  48-hours after the Appeal Court Panel sitting on Oyo State Governorship Election Petition gave its judgment, the copy of the judgment has not been made available to lawyers of the Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde, investigations have revealed. Informed sources close to the judiciary in Ibadan told...