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Ogun awards contract for reconstruction of Ilara-Ilishan, Awolowo roads, others
The Ogun State Government has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the road from Ilara in Remo North to Ilishan in the Ikenne Local Government Area of the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Saturday during the Afotamodi Day Grand Finale with the theme “A Legacy of Culture and Tradition,” held at the AUD Primary School, Isara-Remo. The…
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Gov AbdulRazaq inaugurates governing council for KWASUED
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inaugurated the Governing Council of the Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED) on Saturday, paving the way for the institution’s official takeoff. The 11-member council, chaired by Prof. Shuaib Oba AbdulRaheem (OFR), includes Mrs. Opaleke Bukola Iyabo, Hajia Risikat Lawal, Rotimi Samuel Olujide, Prof. Umar Gunu, Engr. Saad Belgore, Mr. Femi…
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TCI educates couples on family planning in Osun
…achieves 60% success rate By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a non-governmental organization, recently conducted a neighborhood campaign in Osun State to educate couples on the benefits of family planning. The campaign, led by TCI’s family planning mobilizers, took place in the Oke-Abesu community of Osogbo Local Government, where women were encouraged to adopt family planning methods. According…
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We will not cede any part of Ogun to other states- Abiodun
…assures Ogun Waterside people of adequate security The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured the people of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area that his administration would not cede any part of the state to other states in the country. Abiodun gave the assurance at a meeting with representatives of the local government, made up of traditional rulers,…
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Lagos Speaker Obasa celebrates 52nd birthday with school children
…awards N5 million to student victim of police incident The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, celebrated his upcoming 52nd birthday on Friday with students from various schools across the state, emphasizing the importance of education and warning against social vices. Held at Oyewole Primary School in Agege, the event featured Dr. Obasa presenting…
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VP Shettima calls for community-focused leadership in building Nigeria
…commissions mosque in Ogbomoso, warns against selfishness By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians, particularly leaders, to embrace community service and legacy-building as essential aspects of true leadership, rather than prioritizing personal gain. At the inauguration of the Ibapon Central Mosque in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Friday, Shettima emphasized the importance of spiritual obligations and community commitment…
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Ilorin Innovation Hub partners UNDP to launch advanced Makerspace in Kwara
The Ilorin Innovation Hub has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a state-of-the-art Makerspace, setting a new standard for innovation in Kwara State and across Africa. The partnership combines visionary governance, international development expertise, private sector involvement, and academic support to enhance skill development, sustainability, and technological progress. The UNDP Makerspace, located at…
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Lagos moves to ban illegal interstate parks, enforces new accreditation standards
The Lagos State government has announced a new crackdown on illegal interstate parks across the state. In a press briefing on Friday, Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Seun Osiyemi, disclosed that only government-accredited interstate parks will be allowed to operate, as part of the state’s efforts to streamline transportation and ensure passenger safety. According to Osiyemi, the state’s move is aimed…
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Don advocates for increased funding in molecular research, training
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Professor Foluke Sola-Ojo of the Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, has called for greater funding to support research and training in molecular studies for animal geneticists in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for high-quality research that meets global standards. She made these statements during the 268th Inaugural Lecture titled “The Beauty and Beast in Genetic…
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GDSS Gaa-Akanbi wins grand prize in KWIRS Tax Quiz Competition
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Gaa-Akanbi emerged victorious in the 2024 Kwara Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) Tax Quiz Club Competition, winning the N2.5 million grand prize at the event held in Ilorin on Thursday. Govt. Secondary School Lafiagi claimed second place with a prize of N1.5 million, while Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model College, Ilorin, secured…
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