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December 19, 2023

Ondo: Rufus Giwa Polytechnic unions lament death of 50 workers over unpaid salaries

“I want to inform you that we have lost over 50 staff members as a result of irregularities in salary payments since a few years ago,” said the unions.

Rufus Giwa Polytechnic and Lucky Aiyedatiwa
December 19, 2023

Gov Makinde’s arrogance led to freezing of Oyo’s bank accounts: Ex-ALGON chair

Sacked local government chairpersons in Oyo accused Governor Seyi Makinde of arrogance, resulting in the freezing of the state’s bank accounts.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde
December 18, 2023

Ogun: Women affairs commissioner defends N1 billion budget; stresses fight against gender-based violence

The ministry is expected to get N12 million in internally generated revenue during the fiscal year.

Ogun commissioner for women affairs and social development, Adijat Adeleye
December 18, 2023

Court blocks Makinde’s access to Oyo bank accounts over N3.5 billion debt to sacked politicians

The sacked local government chairmen and councillors had, in 2021, gotten a judgment of N4,874,889,425.60 against the governor.

Seyi Makinde
December 14, 2023

Twin brothers, five others nabbed over alleged internet fraud

EFCC says it arrested twin brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Adio alongside five others over alleged internet fraudulent activities in Ibadan.

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayode (Credit: Arise)
December 13, 2023

Ondo assembly confirms receiving Gov Akeredolu’s letter transferring power to Aiyedatiwa

Mr Akeredolu had, in July, similarly written to the legislative to request medical leave and returned to the country on September 7.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
December 12, 2023

Osun parliament passes bill extending judges’ retirement age to 70

On Tuesday, the Osun House of Assembly passed a bill extending the retirement age of judges and other judicial officers from 65 to 70 years.

Osun State House of Assembly
December 12, 2023
Amotekun
December 12, 2023

Bedridden Akeredolu evacuated abroad again; Aiyedatiwa now acting governor as Tinubu’s intervention fails

The governor’s family members, including his son, appeared unable or unwilling to compel his resignation, which may further protract the state’s political crisis.

Bedridden Akeredolu
December 8, 2023

Oyo: FG gives palliatives to 80 cattle farmers affected by 2022 floods

The federal government on Friday gave palliatives to 80 cattle farmers affected by the 2022 flood disaster in Oyo State.

Cattles