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Ex-Oyo governor, Ladoja backs Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule
The former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Sen. Rashidi Ladoja, on Sunday, backed the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers, saying it had ensured relative peace in the state. Ladoja, while speaking with journalists at his private residence in Ondo Street, Bodija, Ibadan, after Eid-el-Fitri prayer, said the emergency rule was a wise decision by President…
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Abiodun assures completion of ongoing road rehabilitation in Mowe, Magboro communities
Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro communities, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The promise follows concerns raised by some residents of Adesan-Olu Community in the Mowe, who appealed to the governor to complete the repair of the 3.5-kilometre road in their area. The governor recently approved the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Akpabio, Barau, Senators attend Opeyemi Bamidele’s honorary doctorate award at Ekiti State University
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, his deputy Jibrin Barau, and several senators gathered at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, over the weekend as the institution conferred an honorary doctorate degree on Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. Senator Bamidele, an indigene of Ekiti State, was honored alongside other distinguished personalities. Governor Abiodun Oyebanji led state government officials to the convocation ceremony as the…
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AbdulRazaq applauds Tinubu for appointing Oloriegbe as NHIA Chairman
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the Governor described Oloriegbe’s appointment as a perfect fit, citing his medical expertise, commitment to the health…
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Eid-el-Fitri: Aiyedatiwa calls for love, unity among Ondo residents, greets muslims
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated the Muslim community in Ondo State as they celebrate Eid-el-fitr, imploring them to rekindle their commitment to unity and love for fellow residents. A statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan said Governor Aiyedatiwa congratulated Muslims for successfully completing the holy month of Ramadan, a…
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Okpebholo suspends all vigilante groups operating in Edo
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under whatever guise in the State. The governor also suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.). According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the Edo State government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, the action of the governor…
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Eid-El-Fitr: Adeleke congratulates Muslim Ummah
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state and beyond on the successful completion of Ramadan, describing it as a divine grace for spiritual rejuvenation. In his Eid-El-Fitr message signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor rejoiced with Muslim faithful for the ease with which Allah enabled the observance…
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Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos records 10 confirmed cases in three months
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, prompting intensified efforts by health authorities to curb the outbreak. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, revealed that laboratory tests conducted on 76 samples confirmed 10 positive cases, while 63 returned negative. Three additional samples collected on March 26 are still…
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Eid-el-Fitri: Owo monarch tasks religious groups on continued Peaceful co-existence
The Olowo of Owo Kingdom and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba, (Dr) Ajibade Ogunoye, has tasked all religious groups in the Kingdom to continue their peaceful coexistence. He congratulated the entire Muslims in Owo Land, Ondo State and Nigeria in general, on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan. Oba Ogunoye in a message of felicitations…
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PHOTO NEWS: Bisi Akande, traditional rulers inspire next generation at Abolarin College, Oke Ila
Former Governor of Osun State and founding Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, along with several traditional rulers, visited Abolarin College in Oke Ila, Osun State, on Saturday to interact with and inspire the students. Established to provide free education by the Orangun of Oke Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, the school has become a center for…
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