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Alleged police shooting of OSPMS Chairman sparks chaos in Osogbo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Tension gripped Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Wednesday as members of the Osun State Park Management System (OSPMS) staged protests over the alleged shooting of their chairman, Nurudeen Iyanda Wakili, popularly known as Alowonle, while in police custody. The unrest disrupted normalcy in the city, leaving residents, students, and workers stranded as commercial transporters suspended…
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Gov AbdulRazaq inspects ongoing key legacy projects in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday inspected several of his administration’s flagship projects, including the soon-to-be-unveiled Innovation Hub, the reconstructed Civil Service Clinic, Kwara Hotel, Ilorin International Conference Centre, and other initiatives aimed at transforming the state’s economy and infrastructure. During the inspection, the Governor emphasized that these projects are part of a broader vision…
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Ondo: Civil society coalition commends INEC, security agencies, residents for peaceful gubernatorial election
The Democracy and Good Governance Watch Initiative, a coalition of civil society organizations, has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigerian Police Force, security agencies, political parties, and the people of Ondo State for the peaceful and credible conduct of the gubernatorial election held on Saturday, November 16, 2024. In a statement jointly signed by Comrade Nelson Ekujumi,…
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Kwara: Innovation academy advocates education reform in Africa
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Prikkle Academy, a social enterprise based in the Afon area in Kwara State, has called on Nigerian and African policymakers to intensify efforts to reimagine the education system to preserve culture, address climate change, and promote regeneration. This appeal was made during a briefing in Ilorin, following a retreat hosted by the academy in Afon. The…
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Osun State Gov’t approves N75,000 minimum wage
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for civil servants, signaling a significant commitment to workers’ welfare and economic growth in the state. The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, in a statement released on Wednesday in Osogbo. According to Alimi, the…
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Creative arts, technology, agriculture: Nigeria’s new economic pillars, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has highlighted the creative arts, technology, and agriculture as key sectors to propel Nigeria’s economic recovery, describing them as the “new crude oil” for the nation. Speaking at the 36th Convocation Lecture of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos on Tuesday, the Governor urged the nation to prioritize non-oil exports to diversify the economy…
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Attitudinal change only panacea for Nigeria’s challenges, not electoral reform-Lagos traditional ruler
The traditional ruler of Otumara Community in the Lagos Mainland Local Government of the State, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye has said the only solution to Nigeria’s multifaceted socio-economic and political challenges is individual attitudinal change. High Chief Kalejaiye gave this suggestion on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Lagos. The traditional ruler suggested that the solution to Nigeria’s challenges lie…
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Gov AbdulRazaq flags off Justice Sector Reform Conference in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday inaugurated the Justice Sector Reform Teams’ Conference in Ilorin, the state capital, praising President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to bolstering public trust in Nigeria’s justice system. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Network of Justice Sector Reform Teams (JSRT) Conference, Governor AbdulRazaq emphasized the importance of the event, expressing…
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Ekiti Govt, Labour sign MoU on N70,000 minimum wage
The Ekiti State Government and labour leaders in the state have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the payment of N70,000 wage approved by the Federal Government. Addressing journalists on Tuesday at a brief ceremony in Ado-Ekiti, the Head of Service, Dr Folakemi Olomojobi confirmed that the payment would commence immediately. The HoS hailed the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji for…
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LSMTL calls for precision in building safety standards
The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL) has urged its technical consultants to prioritize precision and credibility in materials testing results to curb building collapses across the state. This call was made by the General Manager of LSMTL, Engr. Olayinka Abdul, during a training program held on Friday at the Lagos State Public Works Corporation Conference Hall in collaboration…
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