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President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers with promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years. President Tinubu also promised to find ways to assist the private sector and the sub-nationals to pay the minimum wage.…
The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA, has vowed to investigate and see to the prosecution of any local government Chairman that is accused of corrupt practices in the State. This is in response to questions from journalists by the Chairman of OYACA, Justice Eni Esan…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has reacted to the viral news claiming he swindled a US based woman of $180,000 in a romance scam. The statement to debunk the news was made known to newsmen through the Palace Spokesman, Otunba Yera Olafare as read in part: “The Palace…
Thousands of students at the University of Ibadan have protested against a hike in school fees and other issues. As early as 8 a.m., the visibly angry students moved in large numbers to all the entrances of the institution and blocked them. Both academic and non-academic…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned of a one-month nationwide strike if the National Assembly passes a law allowing state governors to determine the minimum wage. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, raised the alarm at the 2024 NLC Rain School in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state…
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, more commonly known as Sunday Igboho has issued a fresh warning to all Fulani herders suspected to be involved in several killings and abductions of residents in Oyo State. The notice was announced by his spokesperson, Oluyomi Koiki in…
“So, on the issue of LG elections in Oyo State, we don’t have caretaker committees at the local level. We planned the elections in a way that not a single day was given out. We have a responsible government in Oyo State, we don’t need the federal government to tell us what to…
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board SUBEB has begun sending invitation for CBT test to the applicants in the just concluded registration exercise. The invitation messages have been sent across to the mails provided by applicants during the registration exercise. The…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has expressed concerns over the Supreme Court judgment affirming local governments’ right to receive monthly allocations directly from the federation account. The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain highlighted that despite the court’s…
The Arewa Youth Federation (AYF) has dissociated itself from the planned mass protests aimed at addressing President Bola Tinubu's perceived poor governance. The group alleges that the protests are driven by individuals with ulterior motives, posing a threat to national…
(#southwesternnigeria #health) Even in paradise, there's always room for a little self-care! As the sun dips low in the beautiful southwest of Nigeria, many of us might find ourselves wondering how to stay healthy through those long evenings. Fear not, friends, because…
In a significant move to combat deforestation and climate change, a youth-led advocacy group, Plant A Decade Initiative (PADI) has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Oyo State chapter, and planted 103 economic trees at the NYSC permanent orientation camp…
Loyalists of the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and former governor of Oyo State, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja have been warned not to try to run ahead of destiny by talking about ascension to the throne of Olubadan less than a day after the coronation of a new Oba. The Ibadan…
The members of Oro Apata Maja Club of Ibadan land, a socio cultural organisation and one of the affiliates Club of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes in a press release signed by the President, Maja Femi Olugbade and the Secretary Maja Ayinla and circulated through the…
Oyo State Chapter of the National Association of Technologist in Engineering has felicitated with its National body on the foundation laying of the National Headquarters office in Abuja. Engr. M.A Busari-Akere in his congratulatory message described Rt. Hon. Dominic Udoatan…
The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering, Oyo State Branch under the leadership of Engr. M.A Busari-Akere FNATE, Fniset, Mnse has felicitated with the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland on the successful coronation, presentation of staff of office, and opening of new…
The pan-Yoruba socio-political association, Afenifere, has condemned the judgment of the Supreme Court which granted total financial autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria. The Supreme Court on Thursday declared it unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds…
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has shut the job application portal opened to hire Public Primary school teachers, after it received 52,423 submitted applications. Recall that the job application portal was opened on June 25, 2024, and ran till July 9, 2024. A…
