Archive for February, 2020
News: Makinde dares Alaafin, withdraws criminal case against Kamil Akinlabi
A criminal case instituted by the Oyo State government against Hon. Kamil Akinlabi, a former member of the Federal House of Representative and Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) has been discontinued and withdrawn by the State. The suit (Oyo state govt vs Akinlabi) Hoy/5c/2016 which was to be revisited after several adjournments,
Southwest NURTW gives Makinde 7days ultimatum to reverse his illegality
MC Oluomo, Sego others threaten showdown, ask Makinde to lift ban on Oyo NURTW, revert Auxiliary’s appointment The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Southwest has urged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to revert the decision of proscribing the union’s activities in the state. The group as well issued a seven-day
JUST IN: Supreme Court adjourns Ihedioha’s application
JUST IN: Supreme Court adjourns Ihedioha’s application The Supreme Court has adjourned hearing on the application filed by the former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha , challenging the judgement of the court that sacked him. The court adjourned hearing to March 2 . Counsel to Ihedioha and PDP, Kanu Agabi (SAN) asked for
You Want War? Read This! By Babafemi Ojudu
You Want War? Read This! By Babafemi Ojudu I joined The Guardian newspapers in 1985 and was made to report for The Guardian Express, the staple’s afternoon paper. My daily chore took me to every nook and corner of Lagos and its environ. One of the most troubling assignment I was saddled with at this
JUST IN: Makinde Appoints Auxiliary, Ex-convict To Head Park Manager Committe
In his plan to boost the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the state, Oyo State government, on Monday, inaugurated motor park managers to manage the affairs on motor parks in the state. Speaking at the launch, Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja, charged the managers to discharged their duties without any
Proscribed Oyo NURTW leaders warn Makinde against introducing motor parks manager
Proscribed Oyo NURTW leaders warn Makinde against introducing motor parks manager Leaders of the proscribed National Union of Toad Transport Workers(NURTW) in Oyo state have rejected the alleged introduction of motor parks manager by the state government. The leaders also stated that they will resist any attempt by the state government to install Mr Mukaila
Ajimobi sues Makinde, others over revocation of landed property · …..Claims N15million as cost of action
Ajimobi sues Makinde, others over revocation of landed property · Claims N15million as cost of action Former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has sued his successor, Governor Seyi Makinde over the revocation of his landed property at Agodi Government Reservation Area (GRA), Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Also sued alongside the governor
S’Ogun Laiye Ni: Troops intercept motorcyclist with 4,653 rounds of bullets disguised as a bag of rice in Zamfara
Troops intercept motorcyclist with 4,653 rounds of bullets disguised as a bag of rice in Zamfara Nigerian troops deployed to Moriki, Zamfara State, intercepted a motorcyclist with a bag filled with ammunition that was disguised as a bag of rice. According to military sources, the motorcyclist escaped but the bike and the bag
BREAKING: Boko Haram hits Maiduguri — after President Muhammadu Buhari’s departure
BREAKING: Boko Haram hits Maiduguri — after Buhari’s departure Residents of Jiddari Polo in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, are currently running for cover following an attack launched by Boko Haram fighters. The attack happened hours after President Muhammadu Buhari paid a condolence visit to the people of the state over the killing of 30
Music legend, Victor Olaiya dies at 89
Breaking News !! The Death of the Doyen of Highlife music in Nigeria The entire music world wish to announce the death of a Living Legend of Highlife music one of the last man standing, the last of the original, Dr Victor Abimbola Olaiya OON. This untimely incident happened at Luth hospital Lagos State at