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Kwara LG elections: Customs boss tasks officers on impartiality
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Ahead of the Kwara State local government elections scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Customs Area Controller for the Kwara Area Command, Comptroller Faith Ojeifo, has called on officers deployed for election duty to remain neutral and professional throughout the exercise. Addressing officers at the parade ground in Ilorin on Friday, Comptroller Ojeifo emphasized the…
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Building collapse claims life in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Tragedy struck on Omiloode Street in the Ifetedo area of Osun State when a dilapidated building collapsed, claiming the life of a woman identified as Mrs. Idowu. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. According to the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kehinde Adeleke, despite a swift response…
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Kwara: AbdulRazaq visits residents affected by Arinun Bridge flooding
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday visited Bode Saadu town to sympathize with residents affected by recent floods caused by heavy downpours, which overflowed the Arinun Bridge and submerged several houses in the area. Accompanied by Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. John Bello, and Special Adviser on Special Duties, Abdulrazaq Jiddah, the Governor toured the…
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Present economic reforms, key in achieving national development, says Hamzat
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, emphasized the importance of current economic reforms in Nigeria during a special prayer session held on Thursday to mark his 60th birthday. The event, organized by the Lagos State Government at the Community Central Mosque in Alausa, brought together political leaders, traditional rulers, religious figures, and members of the state’s executive council. Dr.…
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Gov Abiodun calls for new forward operation base in Ogun East
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for the establishment of a military Forward Operation Base in the eastern part of the state to help curb criminal activities in that area. Governor Abiodun made the call on Wednesday when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Farooq Mijinyawa, who paid him a courtesy…
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Kwara CP pledges maximum security ahead LG polls
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Ahead of the Local Government Elections scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Commissioner of Police for Kwara State, CP Victor Olaiya, has assured residents of robust security measures to ensure a peaceful and orderly process. CP Olaiya, in a statement, emphasized that the police command has implemented comprehensive security plans to safeguard the integrity of…
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Kwara: NSCDC deploys 3,000 personnel for LG elections
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin In preparation for the upcoming local government elections in Kwara State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 3,000 personnel across the state’s 16 local government areas. The announcement was made by the Kwara State Commandant of NSCDC, Dr. Umar Mohammed, in a statement issued in Ilorin on Thursday. Dr. Mohammed stated…
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Abiru congratulates Hamzat at 60
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, on Thursday, congratulated the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat on his 60th birthday. Abiru, in a statement he personally signed, said the life journey of Hamzat has been one of exemplary service, resilience and unwavering commitment to the growth and development of Lagos and Nigeria as a…
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Makinde pledges another upgrade of Ibadan Airport in 12 months
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that his administration will complete the upgrade of the Ibadan Airport, now renamed Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, to international standards within the next 12 months. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the airport upgrade yesterday, Makinde revealed that the first phase of the project has been awarded to Craneburg at a cost of…
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Lagos has recorded significant GDP growth over five years, Sanwo-Olu reveals
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has seen significant growth over the past five years, attributing the achievement to his administration’s strategic economic policies. Speaking on Wednesday during a courtesy visit from the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), led by its President, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, at…
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