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Obasa debunks allegation of spending N17bn on Assembly gate
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday described the allegation that the House spent N17 billion on the fixing of a gate as spurious and funny. A self-proclaimed group, Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition, had accused the Assembly of spending the amount to construct a gate. The group also sought investigation of the…
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NBA demands probe of Ibadan funfair stampede
By Kunle Sanni The leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed shock and deep sorrow over the tragic incident in Ibadan, which allegedly claimed the lives of 35 children in a stampede. The NBA described the event as “utterly distressing,” calling for immediate action from the Oyo State Government. In a statement on Thursday by Ibrahim Lawal, Esq.,…
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Sanwo-Olu performs ground-breaking of 2,200 police housing units in Obalende
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday performed the groundbreaking of a 2,200-unit housing scheme for the planned Police Barracks, Ijeh, Obalende. Speaking during the event at the Police Barracks at Obalende, Lagos Island, Sanwo-Olu said that the proposed Police Housing Estate, when completed, will be in different categories of one, two, three and four bedroom units…
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Ooni’s Palace sympathizes with families of children whose lives were lost at Ibadan funfair
The Palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has expressed sympathy to the families of children whose lives were lost at a funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday. A statement issued by the Spokesman for the Palace, Moses Olafare, said “We share in the grief and pains that have engulfed the affected families. We pray that Olodumare…
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Osun teenage death sentence: Ex-Attorney General debunks fowl-stealing narrative
–Cautions against unconstitutional investigations By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Former Oyo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mutalubi Ojo Adebayo (SAN), has described as “a pure lie and cheap blackmail” that Segun Olowookere was convicted and sentenced to death for stealing a fowl. Adebayo, in a statement personally signed said the fowl stealing narrative was packaged with a view to…
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No witch-hunting in Osun mining reforms, says Governor Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring fair practices in the state’s mining sector, emphasising that he has no witch-hunting agenda against any individual or businesses but is ensuring that the rights of all stakeholders, including businesses, host communities, and the state government, are respected. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum…
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Entertainment remains a money- spinner for Nigeria, says Gov. Abiodun
…christens Asa ‘Omobowale’ as artiste visits home state of Ogun Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the entertainment industry is capable of engaging the youth positively and also a source of revenue generation for the country. Abiodun stated this when he received Bukola Elemide, also known as Asa, who paid a courtesy call on him in his…
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Kwara govt begins vaccination of livestock against Anthrax
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has commenced the vaccination of livestock against anthrax disease in Kwara north and Kwara central senatorial district of the state. The exercise followed the official flag-off by the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Lamba, Asa Local Government Area of the State. The team, comprised of Veterinary Doctors from the Ministry of…
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Pardon youngster on death row – World Institute of Peace to Osun Governor
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo As the case of Segun Olowookere, whom the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke directed an official investigation into continues to generate public debate, the World Institute of Peace has joined its voice in appealing for clemency. It would be recalled that Olowookere was sentenced to death by hanging when he was seventeen years for the theft…
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95.5% of Kwara state workers already received Nov. salary, says Commissioner
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara State Finance Commissioner Dr. Hauwa Nuru has said at least 97per cent of all the state government’s 18,466 employees have been paid their November salary and bonus. She stated this in a statement on Tuesday that the outstanding 4.5% who have not got their November pay are those who are yet to register with the KWSRRA…
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