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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced that his administration will begin paying the N70,000 minimum wage once the issue of consequential salary adjustment is resolved. He made this declaration during the 2024 World Teachers’ Day celebration, held on Saturday at the NUT (ENDWELL) Model College Sports Complex, Owode Housing Estate, Apata, Ibadan During his speech, Governor Makinde also extended the N25,000 wage award to workers and the N15,000 wage award to pensioners for another three months. This extension, according to the governor, will cover the period while negotiations on the consequential salary adjustment are ongoing. The wage awards will…

As the world marks World Teachers’ Day, Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that uplift the teaching profession in Oyo State and Nigeria at large. The lawmaker, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, described teachers as invaluable assets to the nation, lauding their dedication to shaping the future of the country through education. Senator Alli emphasised the critical role teachers play in the moulding of young minds and the overall advancement of society. He pointed out that educators are not just transmitters of knowledge but also mentors and role…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has praised the distinguished businessman, politician and philanthropist, Prince Niran Adeyoju, on his 63rd birthday anniversary. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator Alli hailed Adeyoju, the President of Providence Coalition, for his exceptional contributions to business, community development, and the growth of the APC. The lawmaker, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Electoral Matters, described Adeyoju as a pillar of strength whose vision and dedication have positively impacted numerous lives. According to the Senator, Prince…

Voting for the local government election in Rivers State began as scheduled despite an explosion early Saturday morning at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Port Harcourt. Suspected arsonists reportedly detonated explosives that damaged the main gate and security post of the APC office. Chief Tony Okocha, caretaker chairman of the APC, accused supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of orchestrating the attack. He claimed a second attempt to set the building on fire was prevented by security personnel. Despite the incident, voters were seen arriving at polling units early, with election materials delivered to several areas, including Ahoada East.…

Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has openly defied the Inspector-General of Police (IG), daring him to go ahead and shoot, as tensions escalate over the closure of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office. The crisis erupted on Friday morning when a police team sealed the facility, prompting the governor to confront them personally. Fubara accused the IG of excessive loyalty to a man who says he owns Rivers state, suggesting that the police’s actions were politically motivated. Speaking to reporters at the scene, he questioned why the police would take such extreme measures despite clear legal backing for…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, 2024, as public holidays to enable residents to return to their communities and participate in the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5. The governor made this announcement during a statewide broadcast from the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. He also imposed strict restrictions on vehicular movement starting from midnight on Friday, October 4, until 5:00 PM on Election Day, Saturday, October 5. Governor Fubara assured residents that the Local Government Council elections for all 23 councils would proceed as scheduled, with…

The Oyo State Government has approved the recruitment process of about Seven hundred and Ninety-one (791) officers of various cadres into the mainstream of its civil service. The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alh. Kamoru Aderibigbe made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan. The Chairman said the recruitment will encompass the absorption of two hundred and thirty Education Officers, and five hundred and sixty-one officers into the mainstream. According to him, “This recruitment will be the highest into the mainstream of the Civil Service in the last two decades. I believe we could have had…

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his commitment to local government development by inaugurating a new modern local government house and staff training school at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. This marks the first significant infrastructure project for the local government system under his administration, dispelling allegations of undermining the local government structure. Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Makinde announced the planned conversion of ad-hoc workers across local governments in the state to permanent staff. He disclosed that he had directed the Commissioner for Local Government to establish guidelines for the conversion process within four weeks. The governor emphasized…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Ambassador Yemi Farounbi and legal icon, Ahmed Raji, SAN, on their birthdays. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan, Senator Alli celebrated both men for their remarkable achievements. Farounbi, a former Ambassador to the Philippines, turned 80, while renowned legal icon Ahmed Raji, SAN, celebrated his 63rd birthday. Senator Alli commended them for their immense contributions to national development and unwavering dedication to their respective fields. He described their lives as an inspiration to many, praising…

Alhaji Olayide Abas, the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has urged leaders and stakeholders in Oluyole Federal Constituency to prioritize peace and constructive dialogue in addressing internal conflicts. His call comes in the wake of a leadership dispute that has sparked tension within the local APC chapter, culminating in the reported expulsion of Hon. Tolulope Akande-Shadipe, the federal lawmaker representing the constituency in the House of Representatives. On Monday, the Executive Committee of Akande-Shadipe’s ward reportedly took the decision to expel her, escalating a crisis that had been brewing within the party. Reacting to…