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Oyo state Governor Senator Abiola Ajimobi has been invested as the Patron of the Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers for his contribution to the profession of Real Estate survey. The Investiture ceremony was performed at the executive council chamber of the Governor office by the National officers of the institution. Governor Ajimobi in his remark after the short ceremony acknowledge the contribution of the Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers to the Infrastructural development of the state. He said the vision of the present administration is to make Oyo state a state where tradition and modernization complement each other stressing that the Institution must be on the same page with state government to achieve the best for the state. He confirmed that the present administration in the state has changed the landscape of the various cities across the state and has also raised the real estate value of the various cities. He commended the institution of Estate Survey...

The Special Assistant to the Oyo State Governor on Youth Affairs, Bolaji Repete has urged the students of striking institutions in oyo state to remain calm as the state government is doing all within her capacity to ensure that issues are resolved amicably. Mr Bolaji while commenting on the strike action embarked upon by institutions in oyo state noted that while the strike action is not that which has made the Government happy, their are concerted efforts to ensure that striking lecturers return to classes, he noted that the ‘disagreement’ would not last for a period too long. “I urge the students of the affected institutions to remain calm while the Government looks into resolving all disputes and lingering disagreements that may have led to the strike, while the Government will continue to priotise the welfare of students and youths, we would also continue to put in the front burner, resolving conflicts” He further said “what we seek from the students is their continued collaboratio...

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics ( ASUP ) is set to embark on an indefinite strike action with effect from Monday, November 13, 2017 to press for the implementation of its agreement with government, accusing government of treating polytechnic education with disdain and levity. Rising from the emergency meeting of its National Executive Council, ASUP said it has no choice than to embark on an indefinite strike after the expiration of its earlier 21 days ultimatum, adding that the conciliatory meeting organised by the Federal Ministry of Labour failed to produce positive result because the Ministry of Education was not interested in resolving the dispute. National President of ASUP, Comrade Usman Y. Dutse also accused the government of using endless verification exercises to delay the payment of entitlements of members of the union, adding that while the union is not against government carrying out verification exercises, it should not endless and the exercise should not be use...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja presented about N8.612 trillion as the 2018 Appropriation bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, saying the projected expenditure would drive rapid economic recovery. He said at the session that with a benchmark of 45 dollars per barrel at an exchange rate of N305 to a dollar in 2018, the budget would consolidate on the achievements of previous budgets to aggressively steer the economy to the path of steady growth. “With the economic recovery made so far, it is clear that we made the right decisions. “And I urge you all to support the Federal Government’s policies towards economic recovery,’’ he said. Buhari said that the government would continue to develop infrastructure and increase investments in agriculture to attain food security and reduce importation. He added that while the Federal Government was committed to identifying alternative means of funding new projects, there was need to continue to pursue public private...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presented an appropriation bill of N8.612 trillion for 2018. The President, while presenting the document before the joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, said the budget was meant to consolidate the achievements of previous budgets. He said the 2018 budget was also to deliver on Nigeria’s economic recovery growth. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the proposed budget had a 16 per cent increase compared to the 2017 appropriation of N7.298 trillion. Buhari said that 30.8per cent of the budget proposal had been dedicated to capital expenditure, while N3.494 trillion of the proposal had been set aside for recurrent expenditure. According to him, N2.014trillion of the budget has been set aside for debt servicing. He further stated that the 2018 appropriation was under pin by an oil bench mark of 45 dollars per barrel, oil production level of 2.3 million barrel per day and exchange rate of N305 to the dollar. The President...

Argentina’s stars wrapped up warm as they trained in Moscow on Tuesday in preparation for friendly games with Russia and Nigeria. Barcelona icon Lionel Messi and Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero each wore a snood plus a pair of thermal adidas leggings as they fought the cold in the Russian capital, where the temperature was due to fall as low as -1C. Every player also wore gloves as they were put through their paces by manager Jorge Sampaoli. Messi was pictured with his snood pulled up over his mouth and nose, while he rubbed his hands together in a bid to warm up. Despite the cold, the Barca icon appeared to be in good spirits and was seen grinning while holding a training pole. Argentina booked their place at the World Cup last month when a Messi hat-trick saw them beat Ecuador 3-1 in a very different climate to sneak third place in South American qualifying. They are now readying themselves for next summer’s tournament by playing the hosts in Moscow on Saturday, before ta...

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reportedly met with Neymar’s dad to discuss bringing the Paris Saint-Germain star back to Spain to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian only arrived in Paris in the summer, leaving Real’s arch rivals Barcelona in a world-record £198million transfer. And he has hit the ground running at Parc des Princes, scoring 11 goals in 12 games for the big-spending French giants. However, according to Mundo Deportivo, it is understood that Perez and Neymar Snr have spoken about a possible return to Spain. Real Madrid were keen on signing the forward from Santos in 2013 but he opted to instead join Barca, where he won one Champions It is also reported that the door is always open at the Bernabeu — although a deal would only take place when Ronaldo’s contract expires in 2021. For now, though, it is understood Neymar is happy in France and is bidding to win silverware in his debut season in Ligue 1. There are fears at PSG that the Brazil internatio...

Unascertained number of notorious armed robbers and cultists have escaped from the custody of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad ( SARS ) of the Nigerian Police in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The police were said to be combing all the nooks and crannies of the state capital to rearrest the suspected daredevil criminals. While some said the fleeing number was 10, security sources said the police were still trying to determine the figure. But one of them, it was gathered, had been rearrested by the police. Details soon. FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedIn

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairmanship aspirant Chief Olabode George spoke with EMMANUEL OLADESU and MUSA ODOSHIMOKHE on his ambition, his plans for the party and how to avoid a rancorous national convention. In the course of your consultation, what has been the response of the people to your ambition to become the PDP chairman? I have garnered experience over the years. I was deputy chairman Southwest at a time, deputy national chairman overall and then, Director-General of the Presidential Campaign. Having served in all these areas and meeting people and because of the situation the party found itself, I am on a rescue mission. What I observed during the consultation; It is like the many have come back to rescue the party. In fact, when I got to Northwest, those that left the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC), a former chairman of Kaduna State, suddenly showed up. He said if I am coming back, then, he will come back. When I was deputy national chairman, he...

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairmanship aspirant Chief Olabode George spoke with EMMANUEL OLADESU and MUSA ODOSHIMOKHE on his ambition, his plans for the party and how to avoid a rancorous national convention. In the course of your consultation, what has been the response of the people to your ambition to become the PDP chairman? I have garnered experience over the years. I was deputy chairman Southwest at a time, deputy national chairman overall and then, Director-General of the Presidential Campaign. Having served in all these areas and meeting people and because of the situation the party found itself, I am on a rescue mission. What I observed during the consultation; It is like the many have come back to rescue the party. In fact, when I got to Northwest, those that left the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC), a former chairman of Kaduna State, suddenly showed up. He said if I am coming back, then, he will come back. When I was deputy national chairman, he...