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Ogun governor mourns Adenike Oyagbola, first female minister of cabinet rank
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has mourned the demise of Chief Mrs. Adenike Ebun Oyagbola, the first female minister of cabinet rank in Nigeria. Chief Oyagbola died at the age of 94 on Friday. Abiodun, in a condolence message on Saturday, said the life of the deceased politician exemplified shrewdness, courage, humility, and a strong will and passion for…
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Group rejects calls for Sharia law in Southern Nigeria
The Southern Solidarity Alliance has rejected the call for the establishment of Sharia law in the South-West or any other southern part of Nigeria. A statement issued by the group’s National Coordinator, Ndubuisi Okafor, described the purported plan to Sharia to the south as “shocking, unacceptable, and a big slap” on the region. The group argued that the establishment of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Abeokuta Girls Grammar School celebrates 70th founder’s day
Abeokuta Girls Grammar School, founded in 1955, celebrated its 70th anniversary during the week with many of the prominent ex-girls in attendance. The former students converged on the school for a week-long activities that included motivational sessions with the current students. Former First Lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, who attended in the school, was among the famous students…
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Governor Adeleke calls for peace, godliness as muslims begin Ramadan
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for prayers for the sustenance of peace and the promotion of godliness in national politics as Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke emphasized the importance of godliness in national politics and state governance. He urged Muslim faithful to…
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President Tinubu honoured with Akwa Ibom’s highest traditional title
…calls for unity across party lines By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has been conferred with Akwa Ibom State’s highest traditional title, “Otuekong” (Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom State), by the Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers. The honour was bestowed on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, by Nteyin Solomon Etuk, Oku Ibom Ibibio III, who led a delegation…
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Ibadan Airport to shut down for six months for upgrade – NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to shut down Ibadan Airport for six months to allow for maintenance and upgrade works. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, disclosed this on Friday via his official handle on X, stating that the temporary closure is expected to begin in early March. “Subject to new…
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Okpebholo appoints Ivie Idahosa GM Edo CSDA
The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Ms. Ivie Idahosa as the General Manager of the Edo State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA). According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG),Barr Musa Ikhilo, the appointment takes immediate. A highly accomplished and results-oriented professional, Ivie, the daughter ot a highly respected political…
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Army renames Ikeja Cantonment after late COAS Lagbaja
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Nigerian Army on Friday renamed the popular Ikeja Cantonment as T.A. Lagbaja Cantonment, Ikeja, in honor of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The renaming ceremony followed significant facility upgrades, including an engraved portrait of Lagbaja made with over 4,000 nails at the refurbished main gate, digital boards, remodeled accommodation for the…
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Gov. AbdulRazaq greets muslims on Ramadan, prays for blessings, spiritual fulfillment
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has joined the Muslim community worldwide, especially in the state, in joyfully welcoming Ramadan, the ninth lunar month in which fasting is prescribed for Muslims. This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Friday in Ilorin. The Governor specifically congratulated the Emir of Ilorin…
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Respite as food prices drop in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin There is a sigh of relief in Ilorin as the prices of major food items have dropped by at least 20%, according to a market survey conducted by a Western Post correspondent on Friday. A visit to Mandate Ultra-Modern Market in Ilorin West Local Government Area showed that a bag of rice, which was sold for…
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