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100 days: Aiyedatiwa inaugurates 7km road project in Akure
The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that the commissioning of the newly reconstructed Gbangbalogun Axis Road in Akure marks a pivotal step in his administration’s infrastructural renewal agenda aimed at driving urban transformation and enhancing the quality of life for residents. He made this declaration on Friday during the commissioning ceremony held opposite Christ Apostolic Church,…
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BREAKING: Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom dies at 86
Olu of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, has reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, 31st May 2025. Oba Adewale passed away at age 86. The 19th ruler of Epe will be laid to rest today in accordance with Islamic rites. Confirming the death on Saturday, High Chief Odedeogboro Balogun of Epe Kingdom, Musiliu Adeniyi said the king’s…
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Wike pledges more transportation sector reforms
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has restated that his administration commitment to bring more reforms to the transportation sector in the FCT. Wike was speaking while inspecting some ongoing projects in Kugbo, Mabushi and Giri district alongside the former governors of Benue, Samuel Ortom and Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu. According to him, his administration is already…
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INEC chairman swears in new RECs
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday swore in six newly appointed Resident Electoral Officers (RECs), urging them to always be guided by the electoral legal framework. He also urged them to follow the code of conduct for RECs as well as the regulations and guidelines governing the Commission’s operations. “As you assume or…
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Bayelsa begins implementation of new minimum wage, arrears
Bayelsa State Government on Friday said it has begun the implementation of the new minimum wage as well as payment of its arrears to civil servants in the state. Technical Adviser to the Governor on Accounts, Revenue and Finance, Timpre Seipulo, made the disclosure during the Transparency Briefing for the months of March and April in Yenagoa. Seipulo’s declaration on…
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No pensioner in Oyo earns less than N25,000- Commissioner
The Oyo State Government said it pays more than ₦1 billion every month on pensioners’ gratuities. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, on Friday said that pensioners in the state earn more than in any other state in the federation, saying the state governor, Seyi Makinde, has been paying pension and gratuity without default since 2019. “Pensioners…
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Obasanjo, Abiodun emphasise need for Nigerians to embrace selflessness
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, emphasised the need for Nigerians to embrace the culture of selflessness as advocated by the Rotary Club to make life better for everyone. Obasanjo, who was represented by his wife, Bola, spoke during the convention of Rotary Club, District 9111, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State. While hailing various initiatives…
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Court convicts 15 foreigners over Cyber-terrorism, internet fraud
The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, convicted and sentenced another set of foreigners to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. Justice Yellin Bogoro and Justice Alexander Owoeye in separate cases sentenced a total of 15 foreigners: 11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian and one Indonesian after they all pleaded guilty. The convicts are: Winnie De…
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Akwa Ibom’s peace, unity my greatest achievement in 2 years- Eno
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has said that the inherent peace and unity experienced in the State has been his greatest achievement in the last two years of his administration. Eno was addressing guests during his 2nd Year Anniversary State Banquet held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo. The governor attributed the peace and unity…
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FMBN lauds Abiodun for offsetting NHF deduction arrears of Ogun workers
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has commended the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for remitting all the National Housing Fund (NHF) deduction arrears of the workers in the state. The Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services, FMBN, Mr. Ibidapo Odojukan, made the commendation when he led the management team of the bank on a courtesy visit to…
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