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Osun: APC accuses Adeleke of plotting to oust reinstated LG chairmen
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has accused the Ademola Adeleke-led government of plotting to procure a court judgment aimed at ousting the reinstated Local Government chairmen and councillors. At a press conference held on Sunday at the Ilerioluwa Campaign Office in Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo, the APC alleged that the state government has made arrangements…
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LASG refines economic strategy for 2025 at high level retreat
The Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB) has convened a strategic retreat, bringing together key leaders to refine its economic strategy for 2025. The initiative aims to align priorities, enhance performance, and strengthen collaboration within the Ministry, ensuring effective economic governance in the face of evolving challenges. Under the theme: “Aligning Priorities, Driving Performance: Building a Unified…
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Governor Adeleke to lead trade, investment missions at Commonwealth Forum in London
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is set to attend a series of high-level investment engagements in London, including the prestigious Commonwealth Business Forum and other targeted investment summits. In a statement from his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor will hold strategic meetings with key stakeholders, including the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, to…
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President Tinubu mourns former Oyo Governor Victor Olunloyo
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of the old Oyo State, offering heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Oyo State, as well as the Olunloyo family. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President…
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Olunloyo was highly distinguished even among geniuses—Southern Governors Forum
Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday, as a great loss to Nigeria and intellectuals around the world. Abiodun, in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday,…
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Breaking: Ex-Oyo Governor, Olunloyo, dies
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Omololu Olunloyo, has passed away. The former governor, who also held the titles of Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, died in the early hours of Sunday, just a few days before his 90th birthday. Olunloyo’s death was confirmed in a statement issued by veteran journalist Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi…
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LASG probes death of pregnant woman
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Government has commenced investigation to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of a pregnant woman in child labour, Kemi Akinbobola, who was allegedly denied medical care by a private hospital, at Salam Conveslent Centre, in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state. Akinbobola.was alleged to have been denied medical care by the health facility over…
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Kwara governor commiserates with Olofa of Offa over mother’s demise
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended his condolences to His Royal Majesty, the Olofa of Offa Kingdom, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, on the passing of his beloved mother, Alhaja Hawawu Awele Gbadamosi. According to the Olofa Palace, the king’s mother died on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 94. The governor’s condolence…
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VP Shettima urges improved private sector support for health reforms
…commissions N2bn Trauma Centre in Ogun By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigeria’s private sector to play a more active role in driving healthcare reforms, insisting that the government alone cannot meet the nation’s vast health needs. Speaking during the commissioning of the Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre in Sagamu, Ogun State, Shettima reaffirmed the Federal…
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Olopade hails Gov Abiodun, BetKing for supporting Wheelchair Basketball
…assures Ogun will deliver world-class sports festival in May The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has commended the Government of Ogun State and BetKing for their outstanding support in hosting the BetKing 3×3 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship, currently ongoing at the Alake Sports Centre in Ijeja, Abeokuta. Speaking at the event, Hon. Olopade expressed…
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