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Tax, operational matters:FG launches probe into Osun govt, mining company dispute
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has launched a probe into the ongoing dispute between the Osun State Government and mining company, Thor Explorations Limited, owners of Segilola Resources Operating Limited, over taxation and operational matters. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced that a high-powered fact-finding team has been constituted to mediate and resolve the conflict in…
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Flood destroys properties, displaces many in Ondo
Flood wreaked havoc this weekend in Ondo town, Ondo state, destroying property worth millions of naira. However, there was no loss of life in the ugly incident, which displaced many residents of the town. Reports had it that the flood was occasioned by a heavy downpour, which lasted several hours on Friday. Areas affected, according to findings include Itanla, Oka,…
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Teachers’ Day: Ogun schools to have smart classrooms, says Abiodun, announces employment of additional 1000 teachers
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state. The four benefiting schools are Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta; Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode; Remo Secondary School, Sagamu; and Yewa College, Ilaro. The governor also approved Monday, October 6, 2024, as a work-free day…
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Flood: Ogun donates N200m to Borno
The Ogun State Government has donated N200 million to the Borno State Government following the devastating flood that recently ravaged the state, destroying property and displacing thousands of residents. It will be recalled that Governor Dapo Abiodun had earlier sent messages of condolence to the people and government of Borno State, commending the state government for its prompt response alongside…
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Boat mishap: Kwara Speaker leads delegation to Gbajigbo village
…assures victims and residents of government support The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has led a high-powered government delegation to Gbajigbo village to express condolences following the tragic boat mishap that claimed several lives. The delegation first visited the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Muazu Shehu Omar Bagidi Kiyaru IV, to deliver the…
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Sanwo-Olu hails PSSDC for producing world-class public servants
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the management of the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC) for producing world-class civil servants through its training and developmental curriculum. The governor spoke at the 30th anniversary celebration of the centre, held in Lagos on Friday. PSSDC is a Lagos State-owned training institute under the Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions, established…
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INEC releases polling, collation agent data for Ondo governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the summary of polling and collation agents submitted by political parties for the 2024 Ondo State governorship election, following the closure of its submission portal. According to a statement released on Friday, the portal, which opened on 20th August 2024, closed automatically at midnight on Monday, 30th September 2024, in line with…
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Kwara: PDP leadership meets CP over alleged clampdown on members
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State met with the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Victor Olaiya, on Thursday, to discuss concerns about the alleged clampdown on party members following the recently concluded local government elections. The meeting, which took place at the Kwara State Police Command headquarters, was aimed at addressing…
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KWASU denies suspension of Law programs
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Kwara State, has said its attention has been drawn to a viral social media post stating that the Council of Legal Education (CLE) has suspended admission of students into the Law program at Kwara State University for admitting and graduating law students without obtaining the necessary accreditation from…
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Abiru wins 2024 Outstanding Policy Maker Award
In recognition of his remarkable achievements, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, has won the 2024 Outstanding Policy Maker Award. The award ceremony was organised by the Democracy Heroes Award Africa. Abiru emerged winner after polling 3,448 votes from constituents who believed he had performed creditably well. The organisers of the award described the process as…
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