The Oyo State Government, represented by the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, hosted a gathering of real estate investors and developers in Ibadan on Wednesday 15th May, 2024. During the meeting, Mr. Akin-Funmilayo emphasized the importance of spreading development beyond Ibadan to other regions in Oyo State. He stressed the need for inclusive growth and sustainable development across the state, aligning with Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision. Mr. Akin-Funmilayo underscored the administration’s commitment to collaborating with investors to provide affordable housing solutions, industrial estate that will create direct and indirect job opportunities and enhance infrastructure across…
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The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has explained the difference between corruption by politicians and other people. Ndume said corruption in Nigerian politics is people-driven and should not warrant any serious punishment. The senator admitted that politicians “steal and share with the people”. He stated this on Tuesday when he featured on Channels TV Politics Today while speaking on the death penalty as the deterrent for those caught with drugs. He said when politicians’ corruption is compared to others, it is a “small one’ He stated, “If you compare us, politicians, to all the corruption, it is very…
In December 2023, 9 commissioners resigned at the peak of the political crisis but Governor Fubara reappointed them after President Bola Tinubu’s intervention. Following the inability of the parties to peacefully resolve their differences, 7 of them have again decided to bow out of the state Executive Council. They are: 1. Comm. For Works, George Kelly2. Comm. For Finance, Isaac Kamalu3. Comm. For Edication, Chinedu Mmom4. Comm. For Special Projects, Emeka Woke5. Comm. For Justice Zacchaeus Adango6. Comm. for Transport Jacobson Mbina7. Comm. Social Welfare & Rehabilitation, Inime Aguma 2 out of the 7 former Commissioners have already received Federal…
Singer Portable jumps gate to escape as police comes to arrest him over alleged unpaid debt for his G-Wagon Men of the Lagos state police command have arrested singer Portable. The singer was arrested today May 14 following a petition from a car dealer. Portable allegedly purchased a G-Wagon worth N27 million from the car dealer, made a down payment and took the vehicle away with the promise to pay the balance. After waiting for a while without any word concerning his balance, the dealer reached out to the singer who claimed the car he purchased had faults. The dealer…
Ex-Gov Fayose’s brother threatens to demolish Abuja house over tenants’ indebtedness Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has threatened to demolish his house in Abuja because of some tenants who he said were owing him three years rent. Fayose issued the demolition threat in a viral video sighted by PUNCH Online on on Tuesday. At the beginning of the video footage, Fayose, who spoke in pidgin was heard saying the tenant(s) refused to pay him rent for three years.He further explained that the said tenant(s) dragged him to the court so that the court adjournments would…
Lagelu local government PDP chieftain, Hon Ademola Adedeji politically known as Cordi Alaremu has extend his Heartfelt congratulatory message to the Chairman and CEO Macadoff groups of company Chief Festus Alade (Macadoff) on his birthday occasion. Hon Ademola, described Macadoff as a philanthropist, leader and Pathfinder who believe in his followers potential and explore it, and bring such to a limelight. “Wishing you a very happy birthday is something of necessity to me but Coming up late to wish you makes my conscience feel guilty but “it’s never late than never”. “Macadoff is the embodiment of cerebral articulation, the epitome…
Point of Sale operators under the aegis of the National President of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria says it has concluded plans to head to court to address the legality of the mandatory Corporate Affairs Commission for its members. The President of the association, Fasasi Sarafadeen, faulted the directive mandating PoS operators to register with the CAC, saying the move had forced the association to go to court to seek a redress. Sarafadeen asserted that the directive from the CAC violated the provision of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Laws of the Federation of…
Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde , FNSE, the Government of Oyo State has made significant strides in urban development, thanks in part to the dedication and expertise of Honorable Commissioner Akin-Funmilayo Williams. As the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Williams has played a pivotal role in shaping the state’s urban landscape, driving growth, and enhancing the quality of life for citizens. Some of which can be seen, feel and discussed below Affordable Housing Initiatives:Commissioner Williams has championed affordable housing projects, providing low-cost housing options for low-income earners, reducing the housing deficit, and…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has vowed to set up a judicial panel of inquiry to investigate how the affairs of governance were conducted in the State before he assumed office. Fubara gave the hint at the swearing in of Mr Dagogo Israel Iboroma, SAN, as the new Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, at Government House, Port Harcourt, on Monday. The governor said he was bringing the Attorney-General on board at a critical time when there were lots of legal matters that needed to be tackled, with bravery and courage. He said, “So, my brother, Dagogo Iboroma, you are…
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo on Monday screened and confirmed Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Danagogo Iboroma as member of the State Executive Council. The development is coming five days after Oko-Jumbo emerged as the new speaker of the Assembly. He thanked Governor Fubara for providing another location for the Assembly to carry on with its legislative functions pending the time a new chamber is reconstructed. This comes after Governor Fubara issued an Executive Order relocating the sitting of the House of Assembly to the auditorium at the administrative block of the Government House. The decision,…