The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin who also doubles as the Co-Chairman National Legislative Network on Nutrition and Food Security has emphasized the importance of prioritizing women’s and adolescent girls’ nutrition in national development. The Chairman, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, emphasized the importance of adequate nutrition for women and adolescent girls for national development while speaking as a panelist at the ongoing Nutrition for Growth Summit (N4G) in Paris, France, where he is part of the Nigeria delegation Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin noted that malnutrition remains a critical challenge in Nigeria, disproportionately affecting…
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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has described as a colossal loss the death of the eldest daughter of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Bisola Kola-Daisi. The deceased reportedly died in the United Kingdom at the age of 42 The Speaker, in a condolence message issued in Ibadan expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi. Ogundoyin described Bisola’s death as an irreparable loss, not only to the Ajimobi family but also to the people of Oyo State. He extended his sympathies to Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, Bisola’s mother, and the entire…
The Germany-based business mogul, Hon Olayinka Segelu popularly known as Y’Seg has invited the general public to Iftar break at his Apartment, Kajola, Iwo road, Ibadan. His statement reads: “I humbly wish to invite you to join Olayinka Segelu Campaign Vanguard tomorrow Wednesday for Iftar breaking of fasting. “Come and break your fast with us (Eat) and spend a memorable evening filled with love and laughter. “At Venue 7B Tinubu Layout, Close to Owu Crown Hotel, ask for formerly Y’seg Nursery and Primary School. Just about 3mins walk from Baptist Church, Oyediji Bus Stop, Monatan, Iwo Road, Ibadan.- he concluded
Fresh details have emerged regarding the controversial cash payments made to Nigerian lawmakers amid President Bola Tinubu’s push for a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a desperate attempt at damage control, the Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mukhtar Aliyu Betara, has denied that the funds were bribes to secure support for the emergency rule. Investigative journalist Jaafar Jaafar disclosed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Betara reached out to clarify that the $5,000 given to lawmakers was merely a “Sallah Gesture” and not an inducement. According to the journalist, Betara…
The leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, held a crucial meeting over the recall process of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This was as Akpoti-Uduaghan has denied purported reports suggesting that she has apologised to the Senate leadership over the controversy that led to her suspension, standing on her claims of sexual harassment against Senator Godswill Akpabio. However, Natasha’s constituents, yesterday, stormed the INEC headquarters in Abuja, where they demanded her immediate recall.Akpoti-Uduaghan is presently serving six months suspension over the sexual harassment allegation against Akpabio. A court of law had last Thursday granted an…
During the commissioning of the 125KM Benin-Asaba Expressway, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo expressed his gratitude to President Tinubu for making the project possible. He also vowed to secure victory for Tinubu in the 2027 elections. “Edo is now Lagos. 2027 is sealed for Mr. President. We will deliver Edo to you—18 over 18, all the LGAs,” Governor Okpebholo boasted. He further stated that they would even extend their campaign efforts to other states in support of Tinubu’s re-election.The video of his remarks has since gone viral, sparking mixed reactions.
In the build-up to the 2027 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, a prominent political figure and grassroots mobilizer, Hon. Moyosoreoluwa Olamilekan Eldreez codenamed Ijoba Authority Moe, has expressed his commitment to advancing the legacy of Governor Seyi Makinde FNSE if given the opportunity to fly the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) flag come 2027 general elections as gubernatorial candidate. Speaking at a recent stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan, MOE stated that he is fully prepared to continue the developmental strides and people-centric policies initiated by Governor Makinde. He emphasized his unwavering loyalty to the PDP and his desire to consolidate the achievements…
The Simplified Movement Worldwide, a major grassroots mobilisation group for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has welcomed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State under the Emergency Rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by its Director General, Evans Bipi, the group expressed confidence in Ibas’ ability to manage the state’s affairs, citing his vast experience as a former naval chief and Nigeria’s immediate past High Commissioner to Ghana. However, the group strongly refuted comments attributed to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, which…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects accused of exhuming corpses and selling body parts to ritualists, exposing a chilling trade in human remains. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Friday in Ibadan, revealing that the operation was carried out following a crucial tip-off received by detectives at the Iyaganku Divisional Police Headquarters. “During the search, a female human torso and other dismembered human remains, including severed limbs and dried bones, which were stored in bags and a paint bucket, were recovered,” Osifeso said. One of the suspects, in his confession, admitted…
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria has convened a workshop to harmonize the Standing Orders of State Houses of Assembly, with the aim of strengthening legislative governance and promoting uniformity in parliamentary practice. The workshop, which took place on Thursday,March 20, 2025, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, brought together Speakers, Deputy Speakers and Majority Leaders from State Houses of Assembly across the country, as well as experts from the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers and Speaker of the Oyo…