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Aiyedatiwa pardons 40 prisoners to celebrate 60th birthday
In a poignant act of compassion commemorating his 60th birthday, the governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has pardoned 40 convicts, a decision that reflects a profound commitment to rehabilitation and the transformative power of second chances. A statement issued by The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the announcement was made by Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, the…
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Oyo govt defends appointment of Prince Owoade as Alaafin-Elect
The Oyo State Government has insisted it followed the due process in the appointment of the Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade. It would be recalled that on Friday, governor Seyi Makinde announced Prince Owoade as the new Alaafin. His announcement got a pushback from the Oyo Kingmakers who rejected the appointment of Prince Owoade. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Commissioner for…
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Ensure transparency in use of repatriated $52.88 million linked to Alison-Madueke- CISLAC tells FG
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has called on the Federal Government to ensure transparency in the use of the repatriated $52.88 million linked to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. While commending the cooperation between the Nigerian and the US governments in the repatriation of the funds, CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, urged the government to ensure…
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Ooni Ogunwusi congratulates Alaafin-elect, Prince Owoade
…advises him to embrace unity The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has congratulated Owoade, describing his emergence as a historic moment for the people of Oyo. In a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare on Saturday, Ooni celebrated the new Alaafin’s ascension, stating, “This monumental decision heralds a new era of prosperity, unity, and…
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No grid collapse- TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has clarified that the power fluctuations experienced in some parts of the country on Saturday were caused by line trippings. A statement released by the TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, said the national grid did not experience a collapse on Saturday. She confirmed that the Ihovbor line tripped at 1:41 pm, which was followed by the…
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Ekiti cargo airport welcomes Beechcraft 350! aircraft, to begin full operations
The Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado Ekiti, would soon begin full operations as it has welcomed a Beechcraft 350i aircraft on Friday. It would be recalled that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority granted approval for non-scheduled flight operations at the airport for a period of six months. The Technical Adviser to Ekiti State Governor on Airport Project, AVM Sunday…
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LASG moves to avert broadcast workers’ strike, seeks dialogue
The Lagos State Government has called on the labour unions in state-owned broadcasting stations to reconsider their planned strike slated for Monday 13, January 2025. The government in a statement issued on Saturday by the State’s Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, urged the unions to explore alternative avenues to resolve their grievances. The proposed industrial action seeks to…
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Shops destroyed as fire guts popular Kwara market
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Goods estimated at several millions of Naira were on Friday night destroyed in a fire outbreak which occurred at Olusola Saraki Market, Ita-Amo area in Ilorin West local government area of Kwara state. According to the Kwara state Fire Service, items destroyed in the fire incident include clothing materials, provisions, soft drinks and meat. The Fire…
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LASEMA confirms death of two factory workers trapped in diesel reservoir
Two factory workers, who were rescued after they got trapped while working on a diesel reservoir in the Ikosi area of Lagos State, have been confirmed dead. They were rescued by officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and men of the Lagos State Fire Service. A statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the…
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Security: LASG equips LNSA officers with more operational equipment
The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), Prince Ifalade Oyekan has distributed additional equipment to Commands of the Corps across the 20 local governments and 37 LCDAs. Oyekan warned officers of the Corps to treat government equipment in their possession with care. He gave the warning while addressing the Commanding Officers of the various Local Governments…
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