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Osun Poly announces mid-semester break, postpones matriculation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has announced a one-week mid-semester break for students of the institution, starting from Thursday, April 10 to Wednesday, April 16, 2025. This was contained in an internal memorandum signed by the institution’s Registrar, Abiodun O. Olaleye. The school also disclosed that the matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session,…
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Oyo begins phase II of 50% tractor subsidy for farmers
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of the second phase of the 50% land ploughing subsidy, known as the Tractorisation Policy, as part of its efforts to support smallholder farmers in the state for the 2025 farming season. Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this on Thursday at a press conference…
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PHOTO NEWS: Soun of Ogbomoso hosts Olu of Imasayi-Yewa
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, has expressed gratitude following a courtesy visit by the Olu of Imasayi-Yewa, Oba Lukman Olalekan Adeleke Kuoye, Ph.D., FCIM, to the Soun Palace. Oba Olaoye, in a Facebook post on Thursday, described the visit as a distinct honour, noting that the Olu of Imasayi-Yewa was accompanied by a distinguished entourage. The visit…
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Tinubu-Adeleke billboard sparks Osun APC, Govt clash
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A billboard featuring images of President Bola Tinubu and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has sparked a heated exchange between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Adeleke-led administration in Osun State. The billboard, which bore the inscription “Continuity of Progress” and was reportedly sponsored by a group identified as “Osun Leaders of Thought,” was sighted…
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Tayo Akanle inducted as LASTMA Special Traffic Mayor
The General Manager of Lagos Traffic Radio, Tayo Akanle, has been inducted as a Special Traffic Mayor of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), becoming the first head of a government agency to receive the honour. LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the induction recognizes Akanle’s and Lagos Traffic Radio’s ongoing contributions to transportation advocacy and road safety. Bakare-Oki…
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Ex-Gov. Ahmed’s trial continues over alleged N5.78b fraud
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The trial of former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his finance commissioner, Ademola Banu, continued on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin. They are facing charges related to an alleged N5.78 billion fraud. Barrister Lanre Daibu, the fourth prosecution witness, testified that Banu instructed the release of N1 billion…
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UPDATED: Sanwo-Olu gifts N10 million to LASU best graduating student
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced a cash gift of N10 million for Miss Isioma Sybil Nwosu, who emerged as the Best Graduating Student of Lagos State University for the 2023/2024 academic session with a CGPA of 4.93. The Governor made the announcement during the university’s 28th Convocation Ceremony held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, LASU, Ojo.…
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Obasa trying to impose son as LG chairman – APC group
A political group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned of a potential crisis in the party if Mudashiru Obasa, the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, imposes his son, AbdulGaniyu Obasa, as the next chairman of Agege Local Government. The group, known as the Concerned Citizens of Agege, expressed their concerns in an open letter,…
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Ex-Lagos Council Executive Secretary, Moyosore dies after protracted illness
The former Executive Secretary of Ojodu Local Development Area ( Ojodu LCDA) in Lagos State, Mallam Ahmed Moyosore Jaji, has died. Moyosore died on Thursday after a protracted illness. It was gathered that his funeral would take place at the Muslim Burial Ground, Mowe, Ogun State. Moyosore is mourned by his family, political associates, mentees, and friends, who are honoring…
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Oyo pegs borehole drilling fee at ₦14,000 per metre
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has fixed the cost of borehole drilling at ₦14,000 per metre across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Arc. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, disclosed this during a meeting with groundwater stakeholders at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. He emphasized that the meeting was convened to address the challenges faced by groundwater…
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