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Nigeria At 64: Protest fails to hold in Ogun
Despite the threat of protest by organisers of the October 1 protest tagged ‘#FearlessInOctober protest’, the protesters failed to show up in major towns in Ogun State. Reports from major towns of Abeokuta the state capital, Ijebu Ode, Sagamu and Ado/Odo Ota, where the protesters were restricted to hold the rallies, indicated that the rally did not take place. To…
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‘Fearless in October’ protest rocks Osun, as residents express dissatisfaction with government policies
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The “Fearless in October” protest, organized by the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, took place in Osun State on Tuesday as protesters expressed their discontent with current government policies. The protesters, who initially gathered at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, moved through Old Garage, Oke Fia, Dele Yes Sir, and ended at Olaiya Junction. Security operatives…
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Independence day: Adeleke restates commitment to unity, progress
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the core values of unity, progress, and an unwavering belief in the collective ability to shape a brighter future. In his address marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, Adeleke reflected on the nation’s journey since gaining sovereignty in 1960, acknowledging the struggles, sacrifices, and indomitable spirit…
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Nigeria at 64: We’re emerging economic powerhouse of Nigeria- Abiodun
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his state is emerging as the powerhouse in Nigeria through deliberate policies aimed at implementing local initiatives to transform the lives of the people, as well as supporting federal government policies for national development. Abiodun made this known on Tuesday in his address to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary…
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NSCDC arraigns teenager for arson, theft in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arraigned a teenager, Olawumi Ayomide, for allegedly setting a building on fire after stealing items belonging to the occupants. On Monday, 30th September 2024, the Kwara State Magistrate Court, presided over by Magistrate M.A. Yahaya, found the suspect guilty and sentenced him to one…
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Gov Abdulrazaq congratulates Nigerians on 64th independence anniversary
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended his felicitations to President Bola Tinubu and the people of Nigeria on the country’s 64th Independence anniversary. Governor AbdulRazaq also specifically congratulated the people of Kwara State on this significant milestone. His congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Tuesday…
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Kwara: Community commends Govt over Oowu Waterfalls road construction
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The people of Owa-Onire, a community in the Ile-Ire district of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, have expressed their appreciation to the Kwara State government for development projects across the state, particularly the construction of the Oowu Waterfalls road. This was stated in a release by the Chairman of the Owa-Onire Central Planning Committee, Mallam…
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Oct 1 protest: Ogun court restricts protesters to 4 locations
A High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has restricted members of the #FearlessInOctober protest groups in the state to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Gateway International Stadium in Sagamu, Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School in Ota. The court, presided over by Tajudeen A. Okunsokan gave this order on Monday, following an application…
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October 1: Kwara CJ restricts public protest to Metropolitan Square
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Public protests of any kind in Kwara State are restricted to the Metropolitan Square, Ilorin, in the interest of public order and safety, as ordered by Chief Judge Abiodun Adebara on Monday, September 30, 2024. Ruling on an ex-parte motion filed and argued by the Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Senior Ibrahim…
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Group joins nationwide protest on October 1 in Osun
…demands good governance, economic relief By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens in Osun State has announced its participation in a nationwide peaceful protest, dubbed “Fearless Protest 2.0,” to demand good governance, economic relief, and accountability from the Federal and State Governments. The protest, scheduled for October 1, 2024, is tagged “National Day of Survival.” Addressing journalists…
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