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Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has emphasised the urgent need for collaborative approach to reform Nigeria’s education sector, calling on alumni, government, and private sector partners to play active roles in addressing its challenges. He made call on Thursday during the 18th LAUTECH Alumni annual lecture held at the institution’s Great Hall in Ogbomoso. Senator Alli in his lecture entitled ‘Revamping Nigeria’s Education: Addressing Challenges, Alumni Contributions, and Funding Strategies’ discussed critical issues and potential solutions to revitalize the sector The lawmaker while addressing a gathering of alumni, educators and students, stressed that a thriving education sector was foundational to…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has again reiterated his administration’s commitment to building institutions that will guarantee good governance and ensure that the state continues to thrive. He maintained that his administration will not only be remembered for building infrastructure across the state after the expiration of his tenure but also for putting in place strong institutions.The governor stated this on Wednesday, while receiving the leadership of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), which paid him a courtesy visit at the Executive Chamber, Office of the Governor, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.Governor Makinde explained that his administration’s decision to embark…

In a tragic and mysterious incident in Saki, no fewer than four people, including staff members and the owner of Musharraf Maternity and Clinic, have lost their lives. The deaths have raised widespread concerns and questions among residents who are uncertain about the cause of the fatalities, prompting community leaders to take immediate action. His Royal Majesty, the Okere of Sakiland, Oba Dr. Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Oyedepo III, quickly responded by contacting the Oyo State government to address the situation. A response team led by Dr. Babatunde, the Director of Public Health, was promptly dispatched to Saki to begin an…

The Special Adviser on Labour Matters to the Oyo State Governor, Comrade Barrister Bayo Titilola Sodo, has affirmed Oyo State’s commitment to transparent and sincere labour relations, particularly regarding the new minimum wage. Speaking at a reception organized by the Oke-Ogun chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for Comrade Steven Olusesan Aderounmu, an outgoing internal auditor from the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, Sodo highlighted the state’s commitment to workers’ welfare. The event was held at the Kajola Local Government, Okeho. During his remarks, Sodo referenced Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent announcement of a new minimum…

Comrade Stephen Olusesan Aderonmu, who served as an Internal Auditor in the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, has officially retired after a distinguished 35-year career. A send-forth celebration, organized by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Oke-Ogun Forum, was held to honor his unwavering commitment and contributions to the Commission. Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at the Kajola Local Government Secretariat for the event, where tributes poured in for the well-respected auditor. The guest speaker for the occasion, Comrade Jide Akinlotan, a retired Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA) in the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission,…

After being in the saddle as Oyo State governor for over five years, a pattern that represents ‘Seyi Makinde’s political ideology is emerging. The ideology is what I call Makindeism.Every politician seeks power. As a matter of fact, politics is a contest for power. Without power, politics loses its allure; it becomes blblandecause access to power gives the average politician the ginger.Power is the opportunity to emplace policies for the good of the majority of the people in a society. It is the ability to influence people to achieve desirable objectives. It is also the ability to command the respect…

In a landmark move, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 for Oyo State employees, demonstrating his administration’s ongoing commitment to worker welfare and reinforcing Oyo’s recent top worker-friendly rating by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to a statement by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, the decision follows recommendations from a dedicated Technical Committee that included both government and labor representatives. Once the necessary consequential adjustments are completed, the new wage will take effect, providing significant financial relief to the state’s workforce. Oyelade highlighted that Oyo’s employment-friendly initiatives recently earned it…

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has confirmed the passing of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, at age 56. In a statement issued by Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, announced this solemn news, expressing deep regret over the loss of one of the military’s highest-ranking officers. Lt. General Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos following a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, he was appointed as Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, marking the pinnacle of a distinguished military…

In a major shift, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has overturned a controversial policy that required students to be at least 18 years old to gain university admission. The policy, previously implemented by former Minister Professor Tahir Mamman, had stirred public debate. During his first press briefing since taking office on Tuesday, Alausa argued that the policy hindered efforts to reduce the country’s significant out-of-school population. He emphasized that keeping the entry age at 16 would better serve students and families, with special allowances for “gifted children” to enroll earlier. Beyond this policy reversal, Alausa unveiled a…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday detained former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa, following allegations of financial mismanagement related to a significant sum of money. Okowa, who served as Delta governor from 2015 to 2023 and was the vice-presidential candidate in the last general election, faces accusations of diverting approximately N1.3 trillion. The alleged misappropriated funds reportedly originate from the 13% derivation allocation, a federal revenue meant for oil-producing states. EFCC sources disclosed that Okowa was detained at the agency’s Port Harcourt Directorate after failing to satisfy investigators with his responses concerning how these funds were managed…