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Ogun: Prevent chaos, don’t render us jobless, Tarmac traders beg Abiodun
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Traders in the popular phone and digital market in TARMAC located at Ibara area of Abeokuta, Ogun state capital have appealed to governor Dapo Abiodun to stop the alleged plan demolition of the market. The phone dealers under the auspices of Mobile Phone Dealers and Technicians Association (MOPDATEC) who protested on Friday were seen with placards…
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PIIPER will transform policymaking in Nigeria- Shettima
…says initiative will foster transparency, effective governance, sustainable development Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the Presidential Initiative for Innovation, Policy Evaluation, and Research (PIIPER) would transform policymaking in Nigeria through a multifaceted approach. He outlined the approaches to include “encompassing data gathering, rigorous research, innovation integration, stakeholder engagement and thorough documentation of government functions and decisions.” The VP…
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FG mulls legislation to sanitise health sector
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The federal government has said it would soon come up with legislation that would regulate the healthcare sector to eliminate quacks and ensure improved service delivery. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated this on Friday when he paid a courtesy call on the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun at the Presidential…
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Ogun to immortalize ex-finance minister Soleye
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Friday said his administration would immortalize the late former Minister of Finance, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye. Abiodun made this known during the final burial ceremony of Dr. Soleye at Owu Baptist Church, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He acknowledged the contribution of Dr. Soleye to the development of the Western…
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Bandits, Kidnappers should face ‘jungle justice’- FFK
Innocent Raphael Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has vented his displeasure over the recent spate of attacks and abductions in Nigeria, alleging that some forces both within and outside the country are pushing for the downfall of the present administration. Fani-Kayode’s statement followed the news of the kidnapping of dozens of women by Islamist terrorists a few days ago…
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Aviation Ministry inaugurates delivery task team on presidential priorities
In an effort to fulfil the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has inaugurated a Ministerial Delivery Task Team on the implementation of the Ministerial Mandate. The event took place recently at CBN International Institute, Maitama. Abuja. In his keynote address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr.…
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Fire incident at Lagos Airport was minor- FAAN
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said the reported fire outbreak at the Lagos International Airport in Ikeja, was a minor incident. FAAN was reacting to the viral media report that fire gut the e-arrival terminal on Thursday. the agency said that it was not a fire related incident, adding that it did not disrupt any airport operation.…
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IWD: Sanwo-Olu restates commitment to empowering Lagos women
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos state, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said his government will not relent in empowering women in the State. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 2024 International Women’s Day celebration in Lagos . He said his government has made significant stride in capacity development with over 100,000 women empowered in various skills, through both short and…
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Gunmen kill 5 policemen in Ebonyi
Some gunmen have killed five police officers in Abakiliki, Ebonyi state. The incident happened at the popular Ebyia bridge along Hilltop road, Abakiliki, around 5am on Friday. Also killed were two suspected prostitutes who were said to be returning to their respective homes in the area. It was gathered that the gunmen had recently attacked and killed policemen on duty…
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Inmate seizes gun from warder in Ilorin correctional centre
….shoots road side vulcaniser By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin A prison inmate at the Oke-Kura correctional center in Ilorin, Kwara state, on Friday seized the rifle of a warder, shot and wounded a road side vulcanizer very close to the facility. While the injured vulcanizer who was shot in the stomach was rushed to a medical facility for treatment, the inmate was…
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