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OAU Part IV medical student dies during clinical examination
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A Part IV medical student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Oreoluwa Emmanuel Adewole, has died during a clinical examination session. The management of the university, in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, said the incident occurred during a clinical viva examination when the student reportedly complained of chest pain. Olarewaju…
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Osun govt inaugurates security trust fund, attracts N1bn-plus donations
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has launched the State Security Trust Fund with an initial donation of N300 million aimed at strengthening the state’s security architecture. Speaking at the launch on Thursday in Osogbo, Governor Ademola Adeleke described the initiative as a critical intervention designed to address funding gaps in the security sector, stressing that it…
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Alaafin visits Kwara, urges stronger security for rural communities
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has called for improved security coordination and faster intelligence sharing to better protect rural and border communities across Nigeria. The monarch made the call on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in Ilorin. In his remarks, he stressed the need for closer collaboration among…
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Uwadiae reaffirms partnerships to boost Edo housing sector
The Edo State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Vincent Uwadiae, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery in the lands and housing sector. Uwadiae gave this assurance while receiving members of the Edo State branch of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), who paid him a courtesy…
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Lagos moves to enhance multimodal commuting system, acquires 24 new coaches
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the acquisition of 24 new coaches for the Red Line Rail by the Lagos State Government will enhance the state’s multimodal transportation system and provide relief for commuters. He also disclosed that discussions are ongoing to extend the Red Line into Ogun State, noting that the expansion aligns with Lagos’ broader transport…
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Ooni commends Adeleke on Lagere flyover, road projects in Ile-Ife
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for the ongoing Lagere flyover and road dualisation projects in Ile-Ife, describing the area as the “nerve centre” of Ifeland.Oba Ogunwusi made the remarks when he received the governor at his palace, noting that development projects were being spread across Osun State, contrary…
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Sanwo-Olu seeks state assembly’s support for ongoing projects
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday appealed to the Lagos State House of Assembly to sustain its support for his administration to enable the completion of ongoing projects across the state. He made the appeal at the 19th Executive and Legislative Parley held at Eko Hotels & Suites, organised by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement,…
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Sanwo-Olu urges governors to empower internal revenue services for improved revenue generation
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged state governors across Nigeria to empower chairmen of their State Internal Revenue Services to boost internally generated revenue for development. He said granting autonomy and adequate support to revenue agencies would strengthen taxpayer confidence and improve overall compliance. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Joint Revenue…
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Ekiti police unveil special unit to combat violent crimes
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has launched a Violence Crime Response Unit to boost efforts at safeguarding lives and properties across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, said the initiative followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to strengthen crime prevention and response. Speaking during the inauguration at the Command Headquarters in…
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Alaafin celebrates predecessor’s fourth death anniversary, calls him Yoruba heritage custodian
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has described his predecessor, Lamidi Adeyemi III, as a towering figure in Yoruba history as he marked the fourth anniversary of his passing. In a statement issued on Wednesday through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the monarch said the late Alaafin remained an enduring symbol of wisdom,…
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