GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Oba Francis Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, has lambasted former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. This Nigeria news platform understands that the monarch dared Obasanjo to surrender himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because he is not a saint. Alao made the statement days after Obasanjo…
A Kano Senator has revealed that he earns a cumulative sum of N21 million monthly in salary and allowances, following a recent pay increase. Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South senatorial district, made this disclosure in a chat with the BBC Hausa Service Wednesday morning. The Senator explained that his official salary is less…
In a recent interview on Honor FM 103.5, former Commissioner emeritus and the current SA Socio-Economic Development, Director General of the Oyo State Mobilization Agency for Socio-economic Development, Barrister Dr. Morohunkala Thomas shared his insights on the growth and development of Oyo State. The discussion, hosted by Yusuph Sekinat Abosede on the program Àjorò, focused…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says each of the 109 senators occupying legislative seats in the red chamber earns ₦1,063,860 salary and allowances per month. The commission gave the breakdown of the salary and allowances of each senator as: Basic Salary – ₦168,866:70; Motor Vehicle Fuelling and Maintenance Allowance – ₦126,650:00; Personal…
The National Council of State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s leadership with a vote of confidence. The council which includes former heads of state and leaders in the country praised President Tinubu for his efforts to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges and stabilize the nation. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, was…
Council of state meeting, FEC meeting President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over his first National Council of State meeting since assuming office. The meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja is being attended by former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Mohammadu Buhari. With no executive powers, the National Council of State is an advisory organ of…
The Ibadan North Federal Constituency hopeful and Oyo APC chieftain, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji has Congratulated Otun-Olubadan of Ibadanland, former Governor Rashidi Ladoja, on his recent elevation as a beaded crown-wearing Oba. Omo BAO congratulatory message was contained in a statement made available from his media office at Ibadan on Monday titled, ‘Omo BAO Congratulates Chief…
Chairman of Argungu LGA of Kebbi State, Alhaji Bello Layya, alongside 1,500 party supporters, have defected to All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Nasir Idris formally received the decampees at the flagg-off of APC Zonal Campaign Rally in Argungu on Monday. Among those who joined the chairman are all the LG Ward Chairmen, Youth Leader, Women…
Emeka Beke, the reinstated Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has confirmed that 27 lawmakers who left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join APC in December 2023 are still members of the party. Beke made this statement while speaking to journalists after a court judgment in his favour on Monday….
As the world celebrates this year’s International Youth Day (IYD), The Honourable Member Representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 at the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon (Dr) OLUFUNKE COMFORTER ADENIYI-OLAJIDE has called on the youth to invest in education and training that focuses on ICT/Media skills as the Theme of this Year’s YOUTH DAY…