Connect with us

Politics

Gov Oyebanji Suspends Commissioner Less Than A Week After Inauguration

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has suspended the Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Home Affairs, Mr. Olaiya Atibioke, for two weeks.

Published

on

WhatsApp Image 2023 08 13 at 07.16.02
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has suspended the Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Home Affairs, Mr. Olaiya Atibioke, for two weeks.

The Commissioner, who is one of those inaugurated less than a week ago, bagged the suspension for unauthorised departure from the venue of a three-day retreat organized for them.

According to a statement signed by Mr Yinka Oyebode, the Special Adviser (Media) to Governor  Oyebanji, the Commissioner was nowhere to be found during the signing of the performance charter.

Governor Oyebanji, who fully participated in all the sessions of the 72-hour retreat, had earlier stated that there would be zero tolerance for indiscipline and poor performance.

Advertisement

Stay ahead with VerseNews. Get the latest breaking news, insightful analysis, and trending stories. Your go-to source for timely updates and unbiased reporting.

Advertisement
Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

Leave a Reply

WATCH: Nigeria Newspaper Headline Today

Apply For Latest Job Openings

Trending

selman sandra selman sandra
Entertainment4 hours ago

Is Apostle Joshua Selman Dating Sandra After He Called Her ‘My Love’? 5 Things You Need to Know About Lady Sandra Areh

Apostle Joshua Selman sparked speculation when he called Lady Sandra Areh ‘my love’ at her birthday party.

deputy deputy
News5 hours ago

Bayelsa Begins Three Days of Mourning as Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo Dies Suddenly

Bayelsa State Government confirmed the sudden death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who collapsed en route to a meeting.

Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano Governor
News5 hours ago

Kano Government Bans ‘Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi’, Orders Crackdown

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has proscribed a parallel enforcement group operating without legal authority, warning that recruitment, mobilisation...

Abba Kyari Abba Kyari
News5 hours ago

Federal High Court Fixes Judgment Date in Abba Kyari NDLEA Asset Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed February 26, 2026, for the judgment in the high-profile case involving suspended...

Obi and President Tinubu Obi and President Tinubu
Politics6 hours ago

‘Something Is Wrong’ — Peter Obi Alerts Nigerians Over Tinubu’s Fresh ₦20 Trillion Borrowing Plan

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over plans to borrow about ₦20 trillion...

Omoni Oboli 3 Omoni Oboli 3
Entertainment6 hours ago

Omoni Oboli, Gaise Baba Reveal How Divine Intervention Helped Them Top YouTube Nigeria 2025 Charts

Nollywood star Omoni Oboli and Afro-Gospel singer Gaise Baba emerged as the biggest winners on YouTube Nigeria’s 2025 Top Lists...

peace pact peace pact
Politics6 hours ago

Fubara Vows to Deliver Rivers for Tinubu in 2027 After Joining APC

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged to secure the state for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election after...

Orelope Adefulire Orelope Adefulire
News6 hours ago

Tinubu’s Aide Orelope-Adefulire’s Only Son Dies in Dubai

Former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, is mourning the death of her only son, Dr Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire...

Maryam Sanda in court Maryam Sanda in court
News7 hours ago

Supreme Court Overturns Tinubu Pardon, Affirms Death Sentence for Abuja Housewife Maryam Sanda

The Supreme Court has nullified the pardon granted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Maryam Sanda, reinstating her original death...

Nigerians in bank Nigerians in bank
News8 hours ago

FG Makes Tax ID Mandatory for Nigerians to Operate Bank Accounts

The federal government has announced that all taxable Nigerians must possess a Tax Identification Number to operate bank accounts...

Advertisement