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Ibadan stampede: Gov Abiodun advocates government-NGO collaboration to avert distribution tragedies

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), charitable organizations, and individuals distributing palliative aid to collaborate with the government to prevent chaotic situations that could result in loss of lives. Governor Abiodun made this appeal during a visit to his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, at his office in Ibadan. The visit was prompted by…

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Stampede: Abiodun visits Makinde, canvasses NGO, govt collaboration in palliative distribution

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has admonished Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), charitable organizations, and individuals who wish to distribute palliative aid to the people to involve the government to prevent a chaotic situation that could lead to the loss of lives. Abiodun, who spoke when he visited Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, in his office in Ibadan regarding the…

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Osun retirees protest, demand N18,000 minimum wage compliance

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Retired public servants in Osun State, under the banner of the Forum of 2011/2012 Retired Public Servants, have appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke to comply with a court order mandating a minimum wage of N18,000 for pensioners. Denied permission to protest at the state secretariat gate in Abere, Osogbo, the retirees took to the streets of…

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Osun Assembly passes ₦427.7bn 2025 budget, introduces Safety Commission Bill

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, raising the budget from ₦390 billion to ₦427.7 billion. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Saheed Fatunmise, during a plenary session at the State Assembly Complex in Osogbo. Explaining the changes, Fatunmise said, “Owing…

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Use your riches to help poor, needy in society, cleric tells wealthy pastors

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Presiding Bishop of Sufficient Grace and Truth International Ministries, Bishop Seun Adeoye, has called on wealthy Nigerians, particularly pastors, to remember the less privileged. He described their wealth as God’s resources, meant to be shared for the benefit of the needy rather than hoarded for personal indulgence. In a statement titled “Let Us Be That…

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I didn’t oppose tax reforms but only presented reservations raised by governors- Makinde clarifies

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, said that he was not opposed to the tax reforms but only presented the reservations raised by the governors to the press. Makinde explained that the 36 state governors demanded wider consultation on President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills in order to carry the entire nation along, given the far-reaching implications of the…

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VIDEO: Senator Adeola donates ₦50 million to Cityboy Movement in Ogun

The Senator representing Ogun West, Adeola Olamilekan, has donated ₦50 million to the Cityboy Movement to support its empowerment initiatives. The donation was announced during the inaugural Youth Summit and Empowerment Programme organized by the movement in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Senator Adeola, who was represented at the event by Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose, emphasized the importance of youth empowerment…

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Why we engage youth in governance – Gov Abiodun

…says Ogun to award grants to boost business-oriented youths The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said his administration’s decision to engage the youths in governance is to enable them to showcase their innate abilities as well as prepare them for leadership positions in the future. Abiodun also said his administration will provide grants ranging from N500,000 to…

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