The Oyo State G22 group has renewed its call for the rotation of the governorship position in the forthcoming 2027 Oyo State gubernatorial election. The group said the move would promote equity, justice, and balanced leadership across the state.
The stakeholders in Oyo state have called for more innovative actions in the year two thousand and twenty-six.
This call was made at a consultative meeting with the state governor in Ibadan, the state capital.
As the discussion on security and safety of life takes the center stage, Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the government’s next steps on how to restore peace and ensure the safety of lives and property throughout the country.
In conversations with Dominion News, some residents expressed deep concern over the current state of security, highlighting the prevalence of community attacks, kidnappings, and armed banditry, which have instilled fear among ordinary Nigerians.
The debate has intensified following comments from some retired military generals advocating for the declaration of a state of emergency to effectively address the escalating threats of terrorism and insurgency.
In the midst of this discourse, security experts and civil society advocates are urging the federal government to address the root causes of insecurity, which include poverty, unemployment, weak governance, and porous borders.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that it will deepen synergy with the media and Civil Society Organisations to curb economic and financial crimes in the country.
The Executive Chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, remarked at a one-day sensitization workshop for Civil Society Organizations and the media, held at the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate.
Represented by the Acting Zonal Director, Kano Zonal Directorate, Sa’ad Hanafi, Olukoyede said the measure was necessary as the fight against corruption is a collective national endeavor that requires synergy, trust, and shared intelligence.
The Federal Government has directed all tertiary institutions to submit comprehensive reports on unutilised intervention funds received from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund within thirty days.
The Minister of Education, Doctor Tunji Alausa, gave the directive in Abuja during a meeting with heads of tertiary institutions, stating that sanctions will be imposed on institutions that fail to utilize funds effectively.
Alausa expressed concern over the huge sums of TETFund allocations that remain unspent across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, saying the situation has stalled infrastructural and academic development.
To ensure accountability, the minister said the government would introduce quarterly compliance reviews and capacity-building programmes to strengthen project management and reporting.
It was a disappointing night for African football at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile as both Nigeria and South Africa were eliminated in the Round of sixteen.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were handed a 4-0 defeat by Argentina at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago.
The result not only ended Nigeria’s campaign but also served as a measure of revenge for the South Americans, who were defeated 2-0 by Nigeria in their last meeting at this level.
The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first visit to the country.
The two leaders met in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, where the Prime Minister is on a two-day trade mission with the largest-ever delegation, comprising more than 100 CEOs, entrepreneurs, university vice-chancellors, and cultural leaders.
The two sides are meeting to discuss ways to expand business and trade ties after India and the UK signed a landmark trade deal in July.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, paving the way for a possible end to the conflict in Gaza.
Under the plan, Hamas will release the twenty living hostages it is still holding, while Israel will withdraw its troops to an agreed line and free nearly two thousand Palestinian detainees.
World leaders, Palestinians, and Israelis have welcomed the news, but details remain sparse, and crucial further steps, such as who will govern Gaza, are still to be discussed.
The long-awaited breakthrough raises hopes for a lasting peace in a conflict that has lasted two years and two days, and cost tens of thousands of lives.
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has asked for one year to fix the country’s challenges, promising that if they persist, he will resign.
He said this during a town-hall style meeting at his palace with various groups of government supporters.
The movement behind the recent protest, known as Gen Z Mada, has been calling for the president to resign and has rejected an invitation to attend the talks.
Rajoelina has been holding these meetings as part of his pledge to listen more, emphasising that the challenges facing the nation can only be solved through honest conversations and not protests.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Oyo State @ 50 Anniversary Planning Committee, urging residents to join in celebrating the state’s remarkable journey and achievements over the past five decades.
The inauguration, which was held at the state Executive Council Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, marked the formal commencement of activities for the state’s golden jubilee celebration.
Governor Makinde described the 50th anniversary as a significant milestone in the history of Oyo State, emphasizing that the celebration would showcase the state’s growth and accomplishments across various sectors since its creation in 1976.
In his response, Chairman of the Oyo State @ 50 Planning Committee and former member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Saheed Akinade Fijabi, assured the governor that the committee would work diligently to deliver a memorable celebration and also recognize those who have served and contributed to its growth.
Other members of the committee include former Head of Service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola, who serves as Deputy Chairperson, and Mrs. Ronke Adedayo, who will act as Secretary.