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Kwara: Farmers warn of impending food shortage due to drought
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Farmers in Kwara State are warning of an impending food shortage due to an abrupt halt in rainfall, which has severely impacted crop growth in the region. Many farmers have reported that their planted seeds failed to germinate due to the lack of rain, leaving them counting significant losses. Samuel Opaaduraagbaye, a farmer in Ogbondoroko, Asa…
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Osun Govt allocates ₦2bn to complete 267 micro projects
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has allocated ₦2 billion to complete 267 micro projects across the state. These projects are designed to address a range of community needs, including facilities for persons with disabilities, and are part of the ongoing Osun Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (Osun CARES) initiative. Speaking at a media engagement on…
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Lagos Sports Commission to enhance athlete payments, partners Parallex Bank
The Lagos State Sports Commission has entered into a strategic partnership with Parallex Bank. This collaboration aims to revolutionize payment solutions for athletes while fostering long-term success in sports across the state. The announcement was made during a meeting held at Parallex Bank’s Head Office in Victoria Island, where the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan…
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Ondo CP visits warring communities, after deadly clash claims farmer’s life
In the wake of a violent clash between the Ubi community and Fulani residents in Ondo State, Commissioner of Police CP Abayomi Peter Oladipo visited the affected areas on Tuesday to conduct an on-the-spot assessment. The visit followed a tragic incident in which a young farmer from the Ubi community was found dead after being attacked on his way to…
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Osun gov’t directs upgrade of Erin Ijesha waterfalls, other key sites
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo In response to a recent viral video highlighting the condition of Erin Ijesha Waterfalls, the Osun State Government has announced plans for a comprehensive upgrade of tourist sites across the state, including the waterfalls. The State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, in a disclosure, stated that the government is undertaking a systemic…
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Osun HOA passes bills to strengthen LG autonomy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State House of Assembly has passed two bills into law aimed at bolstering local government autonomy. According to a statement by Olamide Tiamiyu, the Chief Press Secretary to the Honourable Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, the bills—the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment 1) Bill, 2024, and the Osun State Local…
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Abiodun promises grants, digital skills to empower Ogun youth
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that his administration will offer business-oriented youths in the state grants ranging from N500,000 to N10 million under the Ogun Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurial Programme (OGYES). Governor Abiodun stated that the grants, which will commence during the next phase of OGYES, which is soon to be relaunched, will offer unemployed youth…
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Appeal Court reinstates sacked Ondo deputy speaker, Ogundeji
The Federal Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State has upturned the removal of the former Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Iroju Ogundeji. Ogundeji was reinstated by the unanimous ruling of the court, which overturned the Assembly’s order removing him earlier. Justices Oyebisi Folayemi Omoleye, Frederick Oziakpono-Oho, and Yusuf Alhaji Bashir rendered the decision, upholding…
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Isese Day: OYOSUBEB shifts job interview date
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB has made a slight adjustment to the interview timetable for job seekers. The Board said the interview session set for Tuesday, 20th August 2024, clashes with the Isese Day, which is a public holiday in Oyo State. The Isese Day has been set aside in Oyo State to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba…
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