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Oyo Kingmakers Who Collected Bribe May Be Prosecuted -Makinde

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...
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Osun: Mining processes to begin in 2024

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has revealed that mining processes in the state will begin by the year 2024.

Governor Adeleke, who revealed that environmental standards were being enforced in the mining industry in the state, added that the cleaning up of the polluted environment was ongoing.

The governor gave these revelations while responding to a situation brief submitted by the Special Adviser on Mining and Solid Minerals, Prof Lukman Adekilekun Jimoda on Thursday in Osogbo.

He recalled that a year ago, he promised an overhauling of the mining sector with a view to securing maximum returns for the state from her solid mineral wealth.

While maintaining that mining operations now had zero tolerance for environmental degradation in the state, Governor Adeleke applauded the progress and successes his administration had recorded in the mining sector.

“We are recording an increase in revenue generation. Accumulated service charges on our licences have been cleared. We are at the tail end of upgrading our exploration leases to mining leases. This will bring more investors.

“I am elated to report that we have fulfilled that promise within a year of assuming office,” the Governor noted, adding that he was particularly elated with the environmental standard enforcement..

Speaking earlier, Prof Jimoda assured Governor Adeleke that no effort was being spared to implement the mining sector reform as laid out by his administration.

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