The Osun State Government has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate the immediate past governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over the alleged misappropriation of a $20m World Bank health grant. The government also accused Oyetola of money laundering, financial misconduct and violations of the Public Procurement Act in the disbursement of the grant meant for health sector improvements in the state. According to an acknowledged copy of the petition dated March 7, 2025, and obtained by our correspondent on Friday, Oyetola, during…
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PDP: Oyo, Osun People Waiting To Teach APC Lesson – Gov Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has suggested that the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, may have been somewhat misled when he asserted that his party would secure victories in Osun and Oyo states. The governor emphasized that Ganduje’s remarks, which followed the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, were ill-conceived. He expressed confidence that the citizens of Osun State, who have recognized the positive changes brought by Governor Ademola Adeleke, would respond decisively against the APC in the upcoming governorship election. While inaugurating several…