The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations claiming that it is forcing career officers in local governments to change signatories to council accounts amid the ongoing tussle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) over local government control. Naija News understands that the Chairman ofContinue Reading
Oyo Govt, UNICEF Unveil Innovative Health Insurance Scheme for Primary School Students. By Olatunde Ajayi Oyo State Government and UNICEF launched a health insurance scheme for public primary school pupils. The scheme, supported by UNICEF, aims to improve access to quality healthcare for underprivileged children. Speaking atContinue Reading
A lawmaker, Hon. Shagala Samuel, who was abducted by armed men along the Guzape–Abacha Barracks bypass in Abuja on February 25, 2025, has regained his freedom. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command confirmed the release of Samuel, who is said to be a lawmaker from a neighbouring state. TheContinue Reading
By Iyiola Olalere The Democratic Front TDF has welcomed the reduction in crude oil theft from 108,000 barrels a day in 2022 to 5,000 barrels a day. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, TDF described the feat announced by theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has stated that insurance companies are now required to cover the costs of every case it resolves. This decision was made at the Insurers’ Committee Meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday. Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Head of the Communication and Stakeholders Management Sub-committee,Continue Reading
By Flowerbudnews The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi has called for a renewed partnership between the institution and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the two federal institutions. Prof. Obi made the call when a team from NTA CalabarContinue Reading
By Flowerbudnews The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to harnessing the full potential of the marine economy for job creation and economic prosperity. Oyetola said this in a keynote address to the 2nd Hybrid International Conference of the InstituteContinue Reading
Clampdown Looms for Unregistered Hotels, Tourism Agencies in Oyo State By Adewale Owoade The Oyo State government has announced plans to crack down on unregistered and illegal hotels, hospitality establishments, and tour agencies. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, made the announcement at a press conference. Olatunbosun statedContinue Reading
Makinde Receives Report on Bodija Explosion Relief Fund, Promises Swift Action By Adewale Owoade Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has received the report of the Committee on Management/Disbursement of Bodija Explosion Relief Fund. The governor, represented by Deputy Governor Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, assured that the state government will look intoContinue Reading
