IBADAN – The Federal Government delegations that were on assessment visit to Oyo state have commended the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde over his commitment to the proposed Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) project at Ijaye Atan Village Akinyele local government, Ibadan. Governor Makinde was commended by Dr. Oyebola Yejide Akande, the Assistant Director, African … Read more
The Oyo State Government has approved a Homegrown Scheme of Service for Community Nursing Superintendent and Midwifery cadres, covering Grade Levels 06 to 14, within the state’s civil/public service. This new scheme is designed to standardize career progression and improve the quality of care provided by these essential healthcare professionals. The Commissioner for Establishments … Read more
A Germany-based Ibadan-born businessman and ICT consultant, Aare Olayinka Segelu, has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and his beloved wife, Tamunominini, on the conferment of chieftaincy titles on them by the Deji of Akure. In a statement issued to congratulate the governor and his wife, Segelu, a governorship aspirant for the 2027 … Read more
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde and his wife, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, have been installed as Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom. The governor, who was conferred with the chieftaincy by the Deji of Akure, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, in Akure, on Friday, said the honour was a call to contribute … Read more
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has warned that the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, must get security clearance before coming to the state. Obi had visited Benin, the state capital, on July 7 and donated N15m million to St Philomena Hospital School of Nursing Sciences for the completion … Read more
Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of England international Noni Madueke from Chelsea on a long-term contract. The 23-year-old forward, born in north London, becomes the latest addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad as the Gunners strengthen their attacking options. Madueke, who began his youth career at Crystal Palace and Tottenham before a breakout spell … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Babangida, 53, holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Public … Read more
More than 115 agrifood experts, government advisors and business leaders are calling for animal-source foods to be excluded from a UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids. July 10, NAIROBI – A draft UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids from global diets risks inadvertently denying the world’s poorest the nutritional benefits of milk and meat, experts … Read more
The Borno State Police Command on Tuesday said it has reunited two minors, Ayuba Ishaku and Yakubu Haruna, 13, abducted by Boko Haram four years ago, with their families. A statement by the spokesperson for the command, ASP Nahum Daso, said the victims, along with other women and children, were abducted in Mandaragrau village, Biu … Read more
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari arrived at the Umar Musa Yar’adua Airport in Katsina State on Tuesday. A delegation led by President Bola Tinubu was at the airport to receive the body of the late former President, which was conveyed by the Nigerian Air Force aircraft. At the airport are governors, ministers, National … Read more