Homeland News
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Tragedy as OAU final-year student killed by reckless driver
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community in Ile-Ife, Osun State, is in deep mourning following the tragic death of a final-year student, Esu Rita Ema. According to a statement by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the student, identified by her Matriculation Number FRM/2019/041, was fatally struck by a Lexus car with Abuja registration number…
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Emir of Ilorin pledges support for AbdulRazaq on development projects
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The ongoing urban renewal projects of the Kwara State Government have our full support as they are necessary for socio-economic development and a sustainable environment, Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari said on Thursday, urging Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to continue the extensive infrastructural works. “I am pleased with the foresight of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in the…
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UNDP lauds development in Ekiti, assures promotion of nationwide innovation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State for his significant contributions to the state’s development, particularly in innovation and the digital economy. The UNDP has pledged to showcase Ekiti State’s achievements to other southwestern states and across Nigeria. During a working visit to the governor’s office in Ado Ekiti on Monday, UNDP’s Country…
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Attackers of BRT bus will face justice, says Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the recent attack on a BRT bus by hoodlums who robbed passengers of their belongings. “It is disturbing. Security agents are going after them, and they will be made to face the law. People must know that such actions will have consequences,” the Governor stated. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, conveyed…
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Reconstruction work begins on Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta expressway
Succour is on the way for motorists plying the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway as the contracting firm, Craneburg, has moved to the site to begin the reconstruction of the ever-busy road. The flag-off/turning of the sod for the reconstruction will take place on Friday, 23 August. It will be performed by the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Craneburg started mobilizing…
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Oluwo of Iwoland endorses 6-year-old Iwo-born comedian, Rihannat
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has endorsed 6-year-old comedian and content creator Abdulrafiu Rihannat Anjola, the founder of Rihannat Comedies. Oba Akanbi gave his endorsement when the Abuja-based young talent, who hails from the Motoro Compound in Iwo, Osun State, visited the monarch at his palace. In a statement released by his press…
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International Community Development/World Trade Day: Ogun begins distribution of N500m loan to artisans
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has instituted a N500m soft loan scheme for artisans and traders across the state. The governor, who announced this at the 2023 International Community Day and World Trade Day celebration held at the M.K.O. Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, said the soft loan, which would be tagged “Oko’wo Irinse Dapo,” would be given to traders…
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Osun politician, Debo Badru, to be laid to rest on Wednesday
By Ibidapo Balogun The remains of Alhaji Debo Badru, a prominent Osun State politician and socialite, will be laid to rest on Wednesday in his hometown of Iwo. According to family sources who spoke to Western Post, the burial will take place at 4 p.m. at his residence, following Islamic rites. Badru, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the…
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Osun APC, PDP clash over NSE/COREN validation visit
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) over their recent validation visit to the state, accusing them of compromising their professional standards. The visit, which culminated in the presentation of an award to…
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