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Industry Stakeholders Warn: How New Executive Order May Collapse Financial Framework Of Oil And Gas Operations In Nigeria

Industry stakeholders have raised fresh concerns over the potential long-term consequences of the Federal Government’s recent Executive Order altering key fiscal provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), warning that the move could undermine the financial strength of NNPC Limited and weaken investor confidence in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The Executive Order mandates the…

FCT Council Results Show PDP Remains Structurally Intact, Electorally Competitive Despite Internal Challenges — Olawepo-Hashim Declares

Tomi Lala10 hours ago10 hours ago04 mins

A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has described the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections as strong evidence that the party is regaining momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite internal challenges and political pressure. Reacting to the results, Hashim congratulated party members and…

Osun Staff Audit: Truth or Target?

Tomi Lala13 hours ago13 hours ago011 mins

By James Bamgbose At a time like this, when public discourse is saturated with claims and counterclaims, the most responsible path forward is to approach the ongoing staff audit controversy in Osun State with objectivity. Allegations bordering financial impropriety and payroll fraud are far too serious to be treated lightly or dismissed on the altar…

Alleged N13.7 billion Fraud perpetrated under Oyetola Government , Sally Tibbot audited past administration payroll – Adeleke’s spokesperson

Tomi Lala15 hours ago15 hours ago010 mins

Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, has insisted that any payroll fraud found within the Osun State civil service system was committed during the administration of former governor Gboyega Oyetola. Rasheed said the payroll that was audited was that of the former administration, adding that Governor Adeleke would not have contracted Sally…

BABS Distributes 120 Free JAMB Forms to Students in Obokun/Oriade

Tomi Lala17 hours ago10 hours ago03 mins

A philanthropist and leading aspirant for the House of Representatives, Obokun/ Oriade Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Babalola Obisesan, popularly known as BABS, on Friday distributed no fewer than 120 free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to students across the constituency. The distribution exercise, held at the PDP Party House in the Obokun/Oriade Local…

PDP Crushes ADC, APC As Gbenga Hashim Delivers Big In Bwari Area Council Election

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago03 mins

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded a sweeping victory at Big Cele Settlement in Dutse Alhaji, Bwari Area Council, as PDP presidential aspirant Gbenga Hashim delivered his polling unit with a commanding margin in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. This comes despite claims that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, influenced…

Osun Payroll Crisis Deepens as Accord Tackles APC Over ₦13.7bn Claim

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago03 mins

By Waliu Adetokun,Osogbo The Accord in Osun State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating what it described as a “scripted drama” in the renewed controversy over an alleged ₦13.7 billion payroll fraud in the state. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Osun State Chairman, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, the party…

OSUN PAYROL: UNIOSUN Speaks On Sally Tibbot’s Declaring Lecturers As Ghost Workers, Threatens Legal Action

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago015 mins

Management Osun State University (UNIOSUN) have rejected the classification of 250 of its staff members, including the Vice-Chancellor, as “ghost workers” in the 2023 Osun State personnel verification exercise conducted by Sally Tibbot Consulting, describing the report as unprofessional, subjective, and malicious. Addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Vice-Chancellor’s office on Saturday,…

Osun PDP: APC’s Payroll Fraud Allegations Is Shameful, Self-Indicting

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago07 mins

The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has read with utter amazement the theatrical press conference staged by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) over the phantom claim of a so-called ₦13.7 billion payroll fraud under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement issued on Friday in Osogbo, the party…

Federal Polytechnic, Ede Matriculates 12,797, Commends Tinubu’s NELFUND Initiative

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

By Waliu Adetokun,Osogbo The Federal Polytechnic, Ede has formally matriculated 12,797 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, with the Rector commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) initiative. Speaking at the institution’s 32nd Matriculation Ceremony, the Rector described the event as a significant milestone for the newly admitted students and…