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Be resilient in economic hardship, SMEDAN urges SMEs
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has advised prospective small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) owners to ensure proper planning to guarantee their businesses’ success. The agency also urged existing SMEs in the country to remain resilient in the face of current economic hardships, assuring them that they will overcome the challenges. Mrs.…
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Osun announces interview dates for teachers’ recruitment exercise
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Executive Council has approved the dates for the interview phase of the ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, it was announced that the interviews will take place from September 9th to 13th, 2024, at designated centers across the six zones…
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Petrol scarcity, price hike worsen hardship for Osun residents
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osogbo, Osun State, has been gripped by long queues at fuel stations, soaring transport fares, and a rising cost of living, as a persistent fuel scarcity and recent price hike exacerbate daily hardships for residents. For weeks, petrol has been in short supply across the country, with only a few filling stations remaining operational while many…
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Court arraigns four in Kwara over alleged murder of 21-year-old graduate
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A Kwara State Chief Magistrate Court in Ilorin has arraigned four individuals, including a final-year student of Summit University, Offa, Adebayo Happiness, in connection with the alleged murder of Awesu Mojisola, a 21-year-old graduate of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa. The incident reportedly occurred on August 10, 2024, at a hotel in Ilorin,…
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Royal celebration: Ooni of Ife welcomes son with fourth wife
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and his fourth wife, Olori Folashade Ashley Ogunwusi, have welcomed a baby boy. The joyful news was shared on the monarch’s official social media accounts, accompanied by a heartwarming picture of the proud parents. On his Facebook page, the Ooni wrote: “To God be the glory,…
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Dangote refinery will boost Nigeria’s economy, eliminate scarcity, conserve foreign exchange – Abiodun
…praises President Tinubu’s intervention Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the commencement of fuel production by the Dangote refinery will strengthen the nation’s economy by eliminating constant shortages and conserving foreign exchange. Petrol produced from the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote refinery is expected to hit filling stations in the next 48 hours as modalities with the Nigerian National…
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Lagos HoA calls for proactive measures against domestic, sexual violence
The Lagos State House of Assembly has emphasized the urgent need for a proactive approach to combat domestic and sexual violence in the state. During a recent session led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, lawmakers discussed the importance of establishing guidance and counseling units in schools and religious institutions as a means of public outreach and prevention. The Assembly…
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Makinde mourns death of ex-Oyo SSG
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has described the death of a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government and former National Chairman of the defunct Alliance for Democracy, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleoso, as the end of an era. Makinde said Oyo and Nigeria have lost a great patriot and a political icon, who played outstanding roles in…
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Olugbon of Orile-Igbon backs embattled Chief Imam amidst Ogbomoso religious controversy
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, has expressed support for the embattled Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Talihat Yunus Ayilara, stating that traditional rulers do not possess the authority to dismiss religious leaders. This statement comes amid a controversy sparked by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, who recently appointed Habib Ayilara as the Chief Imam for his palace.…
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New UNILORIN students to resume 2024/2025 session in October, says management
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Olubunmi Abayomi Omotesho, has announced that new students will resume for the 2024/2025 academic session in October. This cohort will include students who were initially admitted for the 2023/2024 session, as well as those who recently participated in the 2024/2025 Post-UTME exercise. In an interview, Prof.…
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