3 d. ago Oyo Speaker distances self from Alaafin coronation, building project claims

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, has denied any involvement in a school or building project outside the state, as well as in the planning or hosting of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation ceremony. This was made Read More

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7 d. ago Economic saboteurs caused Edo CNG explosion, arrests made – PCNGi

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative blamed last October’s car explosion in Edo State on economic saboteurs engaged in illegal fabrication of CNG cylinders. The Project Director, Michael Oluwagbemi, made the claim on Monday when he briefed State House Correspondents during the fifth edition of Meet-the-Press organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso Read More

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8 d. ago Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin as Tinubu seeks support for monarch

Oyo town came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged to witness the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Some of the dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Speaker Read More

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2 w. ago Conference of Speakers condemns Uromi lynching of 16 travelers

…Calls for improved community policing   By Oluseye Ojo   The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has strongly condemned the horrific lynching of 16 travelers who were, on transit, and were accused of possessing dane guns, known as local firearms.     Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of Oyo State House […] The post Conference of Speakers condemns Uromi lynching of 16 travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Project experts dismiss allegations of inflated contracts at Kwara hotels

Tribune Online Project experts dismiss allegations of inflated contracts at Kwara hotels Experts in project management have criticised claims of alleged inflated contracts for Kwara Hotels, Ilorin, made by a civil society group in Kwara State, ENetSuD. Project experts dismiss allegations of inflated contracts at Kwara hotels Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Kebbi dismisses substandard materials’ allegation in N7bn road project

The Kebbi State Government has strongly refuted a widely circulating allegation that substandard materials were used in the construction of the N7.23 billion Argungu Township Old Bypass Road project, describing the claims as baseless and misleading. A report published by a media (not PUNCH) on March 18, 2025, titled “Anti-graft agencies, EFCC, ICPC asked to Read More

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4 w. ago Oyo speaker urges Igbo leaders to uphold values, foster collaboration

The newly elected President of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo of Oyo State, Okechukwu Nwabunike, has promised to work closely with the State Government and all other ethnic groups to ensure peaceful coexistence for the progress of the state. This is as the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, urged the new executive members Read More

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