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Kwara: Lawmakers call for more science teachers, laboratories in schools
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the state governor to direct the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development to prioritize the recruitment of more science teachers and implement capacity-building programs to enhance the effective utilization of new facilities and modern equipment, thereby improving students’ learning experiences. The lawmakers also called for the construction…
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Harmattan: KWHA alerts residents on fire outbreak precautions
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Lawmakers in the Kwara State House of Assembly (KWHA) have appealed to residents of Kwara State to adopt fire safety precautions during the harmattan season to prevent or minimize the loss of lives and property. This appeal was made during Wednesday’s plenary session in a motion titled “The Need to Create Awareness on Fire Outbreak in…
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Osogbo muslims reject appointment of Raji as Asiwaju Musulumi
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Advisory Body for the Osogbo Central Mosque, known as the Alasaro of Osogbo, has rejected the appointment of Alhaji Muniru Adebayo Raji as the Asiwaju Musulumi of Osogboland by the Chief Imam of Osogbo, Sheikh Musa Animasahun. Speaking at a press conference held at Islaudeen Central Mosque in Osogbo, the head of the Alasaro of…
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Osun airport relocation based on technical considerations, says committee
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun Airport Project Technical Committee has highlighted several technical challenges with the Ido-Osun site initially proposed for the airport, leading to its relocation to a new site in Ede. The decision to relocate the proposed MKO Airport from Ido-Osun to Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has sparked controversy. However, a member of the…
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Edo Governor accuses Obaseki of scam over Stella Obasanjo Hospital
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has criticized the commissioning of the Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin City by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, labeling it a “scam.” Okpebholo alleged that the previous administration rushed to inaugurate the hospital as a completed project despite ongoing construction and incomplete procurement of equipment. During an inspection of the facility on Tuesday evening, the…
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Stakeholders in Oyo seek speedy passage of digital economy, E-governance Bill
The Oyo State government and some stakeholders have advocated the speedy passage of the National digital economy and e-governance bill to ensure accountability and transparency in governance. The stakeholders who gathered in Ibadan on Tuesday, said the passage of the Bill would smoothen government activities and boost government-citizen engagement. This was the submission of speakers at a stakeholders’ engagement on…
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Kwara BON Awards: ‘Jagun Jagun’ dominates as ‘Unknown Soja,’ ‘Momiwa’ shine
The Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards concluded in a glamorous ceremony on Sunday, November 24, at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara State. The event saw filmmaker and actor Femi Adebayo emerge as the biggest winner of the night, clinching six awards for his acclaimed film Jagun Jagun, including Best Actor and Best Costume. Other notable winners included…
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Kwara: Sports council boss Mogaji commends state cycling team
By Tosin Omojola The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bola Mogaji, has praised the state’s cycling team for their impressive performance at the recently concluded Lagos Cycling Crits competition. While receiving the team in his office, Mogaji commended the medalists, Sulaiman Hikmat Opeyemi and AbdulRazaq Oladayo Falilat, who won gold and silver medals, respectively, in the…
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OndoDecides2024: Aiyedatiwa extends olive branch to opposition
By Kunle Sanni Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday called on the opposition to collaborate with his administration in governing the state, urging them to “join hands with the winning party.” Governor Aiyedatiwa made the appeal during a visit to the State House, Abuja, where he and the Deputy Governor-elect, Olayide Adelami, presented their certificates of return to President…
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Obasanjo debunks death rumour, commends Adeleke for outstanding performance
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed disappointment over rumors of his death circulating on social media. Speaking on Tuesday during the commissioning of the Old Garage-Oke Fia-Lameco road in Osogbo, Obasanjo addressed the baseless speculation. He recounted waking up to news of his purported demise, which had gone viral online. “I was told to check social…
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