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Oyo Govt Debunks Fake News on Gratuity Payments
The Oyo State Government has debunked a misleading report circulating from an interest group concerning the payment of retirees’ gratuities between 2015 and 2018. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, described the report as a misrepresentation of his discussion with the group. According to the Commissioner, during a meeting with the group […]
Makinde raises Oyo workers’ gratuity payment to N3bn
The Oyo Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has increased the monthly payment for the clearance of backlog and current gratuities of state workers from N1 billion to N3 billion. The governor made the announcement at the 12th Omituntun Ramadan Lecture held at the Ibadan North Local Government Motor Park, Agodi Gate, Ibadan. Makinde […]
Court Nullifies Lawmaker’s Suspension from Kwara Assembly
Kwara State Revenue Court in Ilorin yesterday declared the suspension of a member representing Edu state constituency, Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, by the Kwara State House of Assembly as illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void. The state House of Assembly had suspended the lawmaker on December 18 last year for three months for allegedly recording […]
Reps Demand Resignation Of Nigeria’s Finance Minister
There was mild drama at the National Assembly on Wednesday as members of the House of Representatives grilled the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; his counterpart at the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; and the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zach Adedeji, over the […]
Over N98bn injected into primary health sector in 2025 — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday revealed that over N98 billion was disbursed last year to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across Nigeria, marking one of the largest single-year investments in grassroots health services in recent times. Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made this known […]
Fubara appoints SSG, Chief of Staff
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, has approved the appointment of Dr Dagogo Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Mr Sunny Ewule as his Chief of Staff (CoS). Fubara disclosed this in a press statement issued to newsmen by Mr Onwuka Nzeshi, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in Port Harcourt, on […]
CBN Board Approved AMCON Takeover of Arik Air, EFCC Tells Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday told the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja that the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) formally approved the takeover of Arik Air Ltd by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) following the airline’s alleged severe financial deterioration. Testifying before Justice […]
UTME 2026: JAMB reveals new plans
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has projected N23.8bn as its internally generated revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year, representing a N4bn increase from its 2025 estimate. The disclosure was made on Wednesday during the presentation of the agency’s 2026 budget proposal before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. A director […]
President Tinubu sacks IGP Kayode Egbetokun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly sacked the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in a major shake-up within the nation’s security leadership. According to a report by Premium Times, sources disclosed that Egbetokun was asked to step down during a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. He is expected […]
Senate, Reps postpone plenary for 2026 budget defence
The Senate and the House of Representatives have postponed plenary sittings to allow lawmakers focus on the defence and detailed scrutiny of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The National Assembly is scheduled to resume full plenary on Wednesday, March 5, 2026. The decision follows the presentation of the 2026 budget proposal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]