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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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Prophet Adeyemi predicts transformative 2025 for Nigeria
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo As Nigerians grapple with economic challenges, the General Overseer of Great Tabernacle Miracle Church of God (Mountain of Change), Ido Osun in Osun State, Prophet Adeniran Adeyemi, has predicted that 2025 will usher in tremendous transformation for the nation. Speaking during the church’s 11th-anniversary celebration, the clergyman urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and expect miraculous changes.…
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Empowering women, youth, key to national growth, says Oyetola
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has emphasized the pivotal role of empowering women and youth in fostering national growth and prosperity. He stated that this has been a fundamental aspect of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Oyetola made these remarks during the launch of the Titi Tomori-Ponle Foundation in Osogbo.…
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Lagos warns event organisers against safety lapses during festive season
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to organisers of charity activities and events during the festive period, emphasizing that any negligence leading to tragic incidents will be treated as a criminal offence. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, made this known during a press briefing, highlighting the need for event organisers…
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Stampede: Abiodun expresses condolences to Makinde, Soludo, Wike
Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the governments and people of Oyo, Anambra, and the FCT over the tragic loss of life resulting from recent stampedes at food palliative distribution venues in the affected areas. The stampedes reportedly claimed the lives of approximately 65 Nigerians, while others sustained…
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Governor Adeleke unveils massive development projects for Iwo town
By Deborah Oladejo, OsogboOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced an array of development initiatives aimed at transforming Iwo town into a hub of economic growth and prosperity.Speaking at the 2024 Iwo Day Celebration, Governor Adeleke, represented by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, revealed that his administration has approved a dual carriageway project for the town. The project will be…
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Lagos to explore more tourism opportunities on waterways – Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola OgunrindeGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to unlocking the tourism potential of Lagos’ waterways to drive economic growth and expand the state’s transportation ecosystem.Speaking at Victoria Island during the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta themed “Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Life”, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of the event as a reflection of Lagos’ culture and a…
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NAWOJ Chair calls for media action on GBV, respectful language for PWDs
By Deborah Oladejo, OsogboAbisola Ariwodola, Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Osun, has called on journalists to play a key role in protecting women and children from Gender-Based Violence (GBV).At a media training organized by ActionAid and the Ministry of Women Affairs in Osun, Ariwodola stressed that GBV stems from gender inequality, power imbalances, and harmful…
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Makinde cancels birthday celebrations to mourn Ibadan stampede victims
By Deborah OladejoOyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has announced the cancellation of his birthday celebrations scheduled for December 25.The Governor also called off a birthday lecture planned in his honor in Ebonyi State.Makinde made the announcement during a visit by a delegation of South-East leaders, led by Dr. Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, who came…
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