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Viral rape case: Victim not affiliated with OAU, says management
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, have responded to a viral news story about the rape and robbery of a female passenger by a commercial motorcyclist, known as an Okada rider. Refuting the claim that the victim is an undergraduate of OAU, the University’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, clarified…
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Osun at 33: Adeleke calls for collaboration towards state’s development
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for a collective effort to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the state. Adeleke made this call in a statewide broadcast marking the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation on Tuesday. Reflecting on the progress made since the creation of the state in 1991, Adeleke acknowledged the challenges…
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Gov Abdulrazaq congratulates new NIA, DSS Chiefs
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the newly appointed Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS), describing them as great professionals and wishing them successful tenures. The governor said the appointment of seasoned diplomat Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, an indigene of Lafiagi, to lead the NIA opens another promising chapter in the agency’s…
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Lagos HoA to reorder 2024 budget over poor performance of MDAs
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sought the permission of the House of Assembly to reorder the 2024 budget, which was signed into law in January and has been partially implemented. In a letter sent to the legislative chamber on Monday, August 26, the governor cited a perceived underperformance of several Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as the primary reason…
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Kwara Speaker reiterates commitment to welfare of constituents
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the welfare, well-being, and overall productive living of his constituents. He affirmed this commitment during a routine visit to the people of Bwen/Kiyoru and Kpura/Yakira wards in his constituency in the Baruten Local Government Area of the state.…
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Osun confirms two cases of Monkeypox disease
…Implements preventive measures By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has confirmed two cases of monkeypox in the Ilesa West Local Government Area. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Health, Barrister Jola Akintola, during a meeting of the Monkeypox Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Ministry of Health in Osogbo. Akintola reassured the public that the…
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Ekiti signs agreement for air traffic services at Airport
To ensure the successful launch of the newly established Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Airport in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The agreement, signed at NAMA’s headquarters in Lagos, will enable the deployment of key NAMA professionals to the airport, representing a crucial step towards making the…
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Agribusiness: Olubadan charges Belgian Govt to invest in Ibadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has charged the Belgian government to invest in Ibadan’s arable land for agricultural production. Olakulehin gave the charge while playing host to the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt at the new ultramodern Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan, Oyo State on Monday. Olakulehin, who spoke through the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Tajudeen…
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Ilorin chapter of CAN inaugurates 13 neighborhood executives
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ilorin West Local Government Chapter, held a significant event on Sunday with the inauguration of 13 neighborhood executives. This event marks a new chapter in the spiritual and communal leadership within the Ilorin West area, reflecting the commitment of CAN to fostering unity and growth among its members. The newly…
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Abiodun visits late Ogun REC’s family in Ibadan, extols deceased’s virtues
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, at the weekend, visited the family of the late Ogun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barrister Olaniyi Ijalaye, who died in Abuja last week. Abiodun, who spoke at the Ibadan family house of the Ijalayes, described the deceased as a forthright, honest, humble, dependable, and dedicated man who served his country meritoriously while alive.…
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