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Abiodun releases another N1bn gratuity
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has released another N1 billion gratuity in fulfilment of his promise to cater to the welfare of pensioners. Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, Mr. Adesoji Adewuyi made this known in Abeokuta. Adewuyi explained that the money was released to cater for the state pensions which would be…
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Lagos Taskforce arrests 51 suspects for extorting, attacking truck drivers on roads
Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have arrested no fewer than 51 suspected members of a gang that specialise in harassing truck drivers along the Apapa-Oshodi and Lagos-Badagry Expressways. The operation was led by the agency’s Chairman, Shola Jejeloye, on Tuesday. This was contained in a statement by Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the…
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LASG warns residents not to patronize cart pushers, says ‘It’s illegal’
The Lagos state government on Tuesday warned the residents not to patronize cart pushers, saying it is illegal and violation of environmental law. The government gave the warning through the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). LAWMA on his verified X handle posted “Engaging in illegal collection of waste is a violation of the environmental law, and those who patronize…
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KWSG announces alternative routes as construction begins on Unity Flyover
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The Kwara State Ministry of Works and Transport, on Tuesday diverted vehicular traffic from Challenge down to Olak Filling Station to pave the way for the commencement of construction of the Unity Roundabout Flyover. Commissioner of the Ministry, Abdulquawiy Olododo, apologised to the general public for the inconveniences this might cause. Motorists and other road users are…
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EFCC arraigns Kwara businessman over N170m contract fraud
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, February 5, 2024 arraigned a businessman, Alexander Adeniran Babarinde from Oro-Ago in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State over alleged involvement in contract scam, obtaining money under false pretence and forgery. Babarinde was arraigned by the EFCC, alongside his company, Ajays Engineering…
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AFCON: Be mindful of where you watch semi final match- FG tells nationals in South Africa
The Nigeria High Commission in Pretoria has called on the nationals living in South Africa to be mindful of where they would watch the semi final match between Nigeria and their host country on Wednesday. The Commission expressed concern over the safety of its nationals living in South Africa before, during and after the semi final match if Nigeria wins.…
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Ogun: FG arraigns Ladi Adebutu, others over money laundering
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Federal Government on Tuesday arraigned Oladipupo Adebutu before an Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta, the State capital, on seven count charges bordering on money laundering and other offences, with case number AB/10c/2023 (FRN Vs Adebutu &Ors. Recall that Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the gubernatorial election held on March 18,…
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s exit from ECOWAS, By Ademola Adebisi
In the last week of the month of January, the news of the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hit the global audience, perhaps without much surprise. According to a joint statement issued by the military heads of state of the three countries, their action was predicated on the unsatisfactory…
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Murdered king widow, one other person regain freedom
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara state police command has disclosed that a joint operation comprising the Police, Military, D.S.S, Vigilante/Hunters who tirelessly combed the forest yielded positive results. It was disclosed that the operation led to the successful rescue of the wife to the late monarch and one other at about 22:3Ohours of 05/02/24. The Olukoro of Koro Kingdom,Late Oba Olusegun…
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Nasarawa Governor commends Abiodun on infrastructural drive in Ogun
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has been commended for his giant strides in road construction and infrastructural development in the last four and a half years. Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, gave the commendation on Monday when he paid a courtesy call on Governor Abiodun at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Sule…
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