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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), bringing the new ex-factory rate down to N699 per litre, marking one of the refinery’s most significant price cuts this year. The latest adjustment, confirmed on Monday, reflects the facility’s ongoing review of operational efficiency and market conditions. According to the management, the decision aims to ease the financial burden on Nigerians and support economic stability as the year draws to a close. This reduction follows a series of downward reviews introduced throughout 2025 as the refinery continues to increase production capacity and optimize…

There is a statistical tragedy unfolding in Nigeria, one so steady and unrelenting that it threatens to turn our demographic dividend into an expensive national liability. We have built a country that celebrates the mere production of credentials, confusing the mass printing of certificates with the cultivation of human capability. The result is a machinery that hums without progress — a nation whose wheels spin in place while its young people stand helpless beside them. Man and machine stare at each other in stalemate, and the country pretends, arms akimbo, that the standstill is motion. This credential crisis does not…

FUNATO University has announced the launch of its official website, marking a major stride in its mission to enhance global visibility, strengthen institutional identity, and provide a credible platform for verified information. The university described the new website as a vital tool in today’s digital age, where online platforms shape public perception and serve as primary sources of authentic information. According to the institution, the platform will help project FUNATO’s achievements and aspirations to the world, while offering a reliable channel to dispel rumours, correct misconceptions, and counter the spread of misinformation with verified updates. The activities leading to the…

With barely 17 months to the end of its tenure Oyo State government has continued to defy the second term syndrome and intensifies developmental agenda with new zeal, commitment and enthusiasm. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, following yesterday’s Executive Council meeting, Governor Seyi Makinde is determined to ensure equitable development across all six geopolitical zones of the state. The council approved the construction and rehabilitation of45.3-kilometre Saki-Ogboro-Igboho road, at a cost of ₦18,141,307,000 (Eighteen billion, one hundred and forty-one million, three hundred and seven thousand naira), citing damages caused by heavy rainfall in…

Newly elected Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Akeem Abas, has begun his tenure with a strong message of reconciliation, reaching out directly to his two opponents from Tuesday’s election in a bid to strengthen unity within the union. Shortly after emerging victorious under the Great Minds Team, Abas placed personal phone calls to both Raji Adebayo of the Divine Mandate Team and Olusola Oladapo of the Consolidation Team. The gesture, seen by many as a significant move toward healing post-election divisions, underscored his intention to run an inclusive administration. According to a statement issued…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has joined young professionals, illustrious sons of Oyo town and the Nigerian Society of Engineers, to congratulate distinguished Engr Kunmi Ajisafe, a distinguished Fellow of the Nigeria Society of Engineers on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Amofin Adeoye described Engr Ajisafe as a philanthropist whose impact resonates far beyond the professional accomplishments that have defined his remarkable journey. The legal icon praised Engr Ajisafe for his dedication to excellence which he noted earned him a prestigious Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) recently. Amofin Adeoye stressed that Engr…

Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has applauded the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, for conducting what he described as a free, fair, and credible election that reflects the union’s commitment to democratic ideals. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Oyelade congratulated the newly elected Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, along with other winners in the poll held at the Oyo State Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. He said the outcome of the exercise represents “a proud moment for the Oyo NUJ,” noting that the transparency of the election had strengthened internal democracy within the union and…

The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has entered a new phase of leadership following the election and swearing-in of Akeem Abass of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as its new chairman after a tightly contested poll in Ibadan. Abass secured 143 votes to defeat Adebayo Raji, who polled 118 votes, and Shola Oladapo, who received 53 votes. Five votes were declared void. The transition also produced other key officers of the council: Biodun Atilola (Vice Chairman) – 205 votesTemidayo Adu (Secretary) – 166 votesMoses Morenikeji (Treasurer) – 173 votes Their emergence marks a complete…

Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare with the approval of a 13th-month salary for all Oyo State employees, marking the sixth consecutive year the state will enjoy the gesture. The governor announced the approval on Monday during the inauguration of the newly constituted Governing Board of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, held at the Executive Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. In addition to the 13th-month salary, Makinde approved the payment of minimum-wage arrears and other outstanding entitlements owed to staff of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. He noted that his administration remains…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Chief Dotun Sanusi, Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Resorts, on his installation as the Okanlomo Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Alli, the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland,described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of his unparalleled contributions to Yoruba land. The lawmaker said that the prestigious title underscored Sanusi’s commitment to community development, cultural preservation and the upliftment of humanity. Senator Alli commended Sanusi for his visionary leadership and impact-driven investments, noting…