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First Baptist Church, Ilorin to celebrate 85th anniversary in grand style
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin First Baptist Church, Suru-Lere, Ilorin under the leadership of Rev. Dr. ‘Yinka Ololade, is set to celebrate its 85th anniversary with a week-long program, starting on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The celebration will culminate in a grand ceremony on Saturday, September 14, at the church auditorium, with the aim of raising N85 million for church development.…
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Lagos concludes International Youth Day celebrations with parade, grants
The weeklong celebrations for the 2024 International Day of Youth in Lagos State culminated on Tuesday with a grand march past and parade organized by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development. The event, held at the Campos Mini Stadium on Lagos Island, was attended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who reiterated his administration’s commitment to leveraging the potential of young…
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AbdulRazaq inspects Ilorin innovation hub
…Kwara facility to drive tech growth in Africa By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced on Tuesday that the Ilorin Innovation Hub, currently under construction and a key project of his administration, will foster technological growth across Africa and create opportunities for millions of young people. The Governor stated that the project is 95% complete, noting that…
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Kwara Government reinstates 3-hour monthly sanitation exercise
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin To maintain a cleaner and healthier environment and prevent the outbreak of epidemics, the Kwara State Government has reinstated the three-hour duration for the monthly sanitation exercise, effective immediately. This announcement was made by the state Commissioner for Environment, Nafisat Musa Buge, in Ilorin on Tuesday. She noted that this decision aligns with the state’s Environmental…
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Kwara SUBEB to recruit 1,611 staff for public basic schools
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (Kwara SUBEB) in Ilorin has announced plans to recruit 1,611 teaching and non-teaching staff across the state’s sixteen local government areas. This announcement was made by the Board’s Chairman, Prof. Shehu Raheem Adaramaja, in a statement on Tuesday. According to Prof. Adaramaja, the recruitment drive will include 695 holders…
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Ogun federal lawmakers laud Abiodun’s development drive
Members of the Ogun State caucus in the National Assembly have applauded Governor Dapo Abiodun’s developmental drive, especially in launching the state into a global aviation hub. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing Nigeria Customs Training School, located at the Gateway International Airport on Ilishan-Iperu Road in Ikenne Local Government Area, the Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Sen. Shuaib Afolabi…
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Ogun govt congratulates new DSS DG
The Ogun State Government has congratulated the new Director General of the State Security Service (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a round peg in a round hole. The congratulatory message, which was signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade stated that…
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Abiodun tasks religious leaders on peaceful co-existence
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged religious leaders to ensure peaceful co-existence among the adherents of different religions in the state. The governor gave the admonition on Sunday during the turbaning and installation ceremony of the new Chief Imam of Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state, Sheikh Quasim Badejo, at the playground of the Orimolusi…
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Osun: PDP chieftain suspended over alleged anti-party activities
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 7, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State has suspended Elder Peter Babalola, a prominent party chieftain, over allegations of anti-party activities. In a letter addressed to the state chairman of the party, Sunday Bisi, and dated August 27, 2024, the suspension was signed by 17 executive members of…
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Lagos reaffirms commitment to business-friendly environment at LCCI Conference
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for both local and international businesses in Lagos. Speaking at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo 2024, themed “Invest Nigeria,” held at Eko Hotels and Suites on Wednesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the ongoing efforts of the Lagos State…
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