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OYO CIVIL SERVICE PREPARES FOR 2025 PROMOTION EXERCISE

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As part of efforts to ensure a smooth and error-free promotion exercise for public servants, the Oyo State Civil Service Commission organized an interactive session with Directors of Administration and Supplies as well as Directors of Personnel across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. In his opening remarks, the outgoing Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Prince Goke Adenrele, said the meeting was designed to equip the officers with the necessary information and clarify procedures required for adequate preparation and a seamless promotion process. Prince Adenrele who commended Governor Seyi Makinde for approving the conduct of the 2025 promotion exercise early in the year, noted that the development reflects the administration’s commitment to ensuring that there are no outstanding promotion backlogs for civil and public servants in Oyo state. Corroborating this position, the Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Aderibigbe, stated that since the inception of the...
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FEDERATION ACCOUNT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE, FAAC: FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N1.894 TRILLION NAIRA FOR FEBRUARY, 2026

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) at its 2026 March 2026 meeting has shared N1.894 trillion naira to the three tiers of government for February 2026, from a gross total of N2.230 trillion naira. From the stated amount inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue and Value Added Tax (VAT), the Federal Government received N675.086 Billion naira, the States received N651.525 Billion naira, the Local Government Councils got N456.467 Billion naira, while the Oil Producing States received N110.949 Billion naira as Derivation. The Communique issued by FAAC at the end of the meeting indicated that the Gross Statutory Revenue for February 2026 was N1.561 trillion naira, lower than the N1.957 trillion naira received in the previous month. Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue was N668.450 billion naira, with N619.119 billion naira distributed to the three tiers of government. Oil and Gas Royalty and Excise Duty increased, while Petroleum Profit Tax, Hydrocarbon Tax, Companies Income...
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FEDERATION ACCOUNT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE, FAAC: FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N1.894 TRILLION NAIRA FOR FEBRUARY, 2026

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) at its 2026 March 2026 meeting has shared N1.894 trillion naira to the three tiers of government for February 2026, from a gross total of N2.230 trillion naira. From the stated amount inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue and Value Added Tax (VAT), the Federal Government received N675.086 Billion naira, the States received N651.525 Billion naira, the Local Government Councils got N456.467 Billion naira, while the Oil Producing States received N110.949 Billion naira as Derivation. The Communique issued by FAAC at the end of the meeting indicated that the Gross Statutory Revenue for February 2026 was N1.561 trillion naira, lower than the N1.957 trillion naira received in the previous month. Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue was N668.450 billion naira, with N619.119 billion naira distributed to the three tiers of government. Oil and Gas Royalty and Excise Duty increased, while Petroleum Profit Tax, Hydrocarbon Tax, Companies Income...
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Tambuwal Resigns from PDP, Joins African Democratic Congress (ADC)

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Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a letter dated 11th March 2026 and addressed to his ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward of Tambuwal Local Government Area, Sokoto State, Senator Tambuwal communicated his decision to leave the PDP with immediate effect. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives explained that his decision followed deep reflection and extensive consultations with political associates and supporters. According to him, persistent internal crises, leadership disagreements, and growing divisions within the party had made it increasingly difficult for him to continue his membership. He noted that the ongoing conflicts within the PDP have weakened the unity and direction that once defined the party. Senator Tambuwal expressed gratitud...
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2027 Grassroots Mobilisation: Dr. Temitope Oladimeji Begins Strategic Engagement as JDS Support Coordinators in Egbeda/Ona Ara Align with OTOPE Movement

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A leading aspirant for the House of Representatives seat to represent the good people of Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, Hon. (Dr.) Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji (OTOPE), recently held a strategic engagement meeting with members of support groups loyal to the Okanlomo of Oodua and Badah Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi (JDS). The meeting, which took place at the OTOPE Foundation Office, Sheriff Bus Stop, Alawaye, Akanran Road, Ibadan, brought together representatives of various JDS Support Groups, including JDS Teachers Forum, JDS Market Traders, JDS Artisans, JDS Community Organisation, JDS Youth, and JDS Students. It will be recalled that Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi had earlier publicly endorsed Dr. Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji (OTOPE) for the House of Representatives seat for Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, a development that has continued to generate strong grassroots momentum and political mobilisation acros...
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DANGOTE REFINERY ANNOUNCES ₦100 PETROL PRICE CUT TO ₦1,075/LITRE

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Dangote Refinery has reduced its ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦1,075 per litre, representing a ₦100 drop from the previous price of ₦1,175 per litre. According to the Dangote Group’s Chief Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, petrol supplied through coastal distribution channels will now sell for about ₦1,050 per litre, offering some relief to distributors and consumers. The refinery also announced a reduction in diesel prices, cutting the cost from ₦1,620 to ₦1,430 per litre, a ₦190 decrease. Under the revised pricing structure, the coastal price of petrol has also been adjusted downward, reflecting the company’s latest pricing review. Dangote Refinery explained that the price adjustments were made in response to declining global crude oil prices. The company stated that all crude used at the refinery is priced according to international benchmark rates, with an additional premium of about $3 to $6, and paid for at the pr...
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DANGOTE REFINERY ANNOUNCES ₦100 PETROL PRICE CUT TO ₦1,075/LITRE

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Dangote Refinery has reduced its ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦1,075 per litre, representing a ₦100 drop from the previous price of ₦1,175 per litre. According to the Dangote Group’s Chief Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, petrol supplied through coastal distribution channels will now sell for about ₦1,050 per litre, offering some relief to distributors and consumers. The refinery also announced a reduction in diesel prices, cutting the cost from ₦1,620 to ₦1,430 per litre, a ₦190 decrease. Under the revised pricing structure, the coastal price of petrol has also been adjusted downward, reflecting the company’s latest pricing review. Dangote Refinery explained that the price adjustments were made in response to declining global crude oil prices. The company stated that all crude used at the refinery is priced according to international benchmark rates, with an additional premium of about $3 to $6, and paid for at the pr...
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