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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Ganduje, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, others, rally for Aiyedatiwa in Ondo election
Vice President Kashim Shettima, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, and other APC governors gathered in Akure, the Ondo State capital, to rally support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is seeking a full mandate in Saturday’s governorship election. Aiyedatiwa faces competition from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and…
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Osun: Adeleke unveils N390bn 2025 budget
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has presented the proposed 2025 budget, totaling N390.028 billion. Adeleke explained that the budget is driven by the need to rebuild Osun’s economy and infrastructure and provide a fiscal response to the global economic downturn. He noted that this will be Osun State’s 34th annual budget since its creation from Old…
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Deputy Governor Adewusi endorses 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games
By Tosin Omojola The Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, has given his full endorsement to the upcoming Osun State Intercollegiate Games 2024. This highly anticipated event, scheduled to run from November 20 to December 4, will be held at two prominent venues: the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Sports Complex in Ile-Ife and the Federal Polytechnic Ede Sports…
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Makinde presents N678 billion budget to Oyo Assembly
Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde has presented a budget of N678 billion to the state House of Assembly for the fiscal year 2025. Education received N145 billion, while infrastructure got N152 billion, the biggest chunk of the budget. According to the governor, the budget aims to stabilise the economy so that Oyo State can implement the new minimum wage.…
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Foundation sets date for 2nd Annual Global Yoruba Heritage Celebration in Osun
The Foundation for the Preservation of Yoruba Culture and Heritage has begun preparations for the 2nd Annual Global Yoruba History and Heritage Celebration, set to take place in Osun State in May 2025. As part of the initiative, a nine-member planning committee was inaugurated, with a mandate to deliver a vibrant and successful celebration that builds upon the achievements of…
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Kwara Govt clarifies vehicle restrictions on Ahmadu Bello Way
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has clarified that mini-shuttle buses, taxis, and ride-hailing vehicles are permitted to operate on Ahmadu Bello Way, a key road hosting the Government House, various Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), security installations, and other facilities. This information was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, on…
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Group to hold tributes day for late Lagos Scholarship Board Executive Secretary
A civic advocacy group, United Action for Change (UAC), has announced a Day of Tributes, tagged, “Lekki in the Eyes of the People”, to honor the late Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board, AbdurRahman Lekki. Lekki was one of the esteemed members of UAC and prominent voice for change and social justice. According to the group, the tribute…
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Your welfare is sacrosanct- OGSG to workers
The Ogun State government said it remains steadfast in its resolve to work closely with the Labour Unions and their affiliates to create an enabling environment for the well-being of its workers. The State’s Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, gave the assurance while declaring open the 5th State Branch Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the Association of Senior Civil Servants…
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Osun APC calls for investigation into Alapomu’s alleged role in electoral violence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, the Alapomu of Apomu, over alleged involvement in inciting electoral violence during the 2023 election for the Aiyedaade/Isokan/Ikire Federal Constituency seat. The APC alleges that the traditional ruler played a role in supporting the election of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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BREAKING: Okpebholo, Idahosa sworn-in as Edo Governor, Deputy Governor
Monday Okpebholo has been inaugurated as the governor of Edo, marking an end to the eight-year stint of Godwin Obaseki at the helm of affairs in the South-South state. The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital, two months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) clinched the ticket to the Dennis…
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