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Kwara: NSCDC records 159 cases of gender-based violence in one year
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Gender Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has recorded progress in its efforts to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and protect vulnerable individuals within the state. Speaking to journalists at the State Command headquarters in Ilorin, NSCDC Commandant Dr. Umar Mohammed, disclosed that the Gender Unit has handled 159…
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Kwara Polytechnic spends N13 million on Maize, Cassava plantation
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin As part of efforts to curb encroachment on its land, the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Engineer Dr. Abdul Jimoh, has disclosed that the institution has spent N13 million on a maize and cassava plantation. The Rector made this announcement on Thursday during the ceremonial harvest of the farm produce, where he was joined by other…
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25-year-old arrested for duping PoS operators in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A 25-year-old suspect, Abiola Tajudeen, has been arrested by a patrol team from the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Osun State Police Command for allegedly duping Point of Sale (PoS) operators across the state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Yemisi Opalola, the suspect deceived multiple PoS operators by generating fake credit alerts during…
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Recruitment Fees: Abiodun directs Ogun Civil Service Commission to refund applicants
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has directed the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission to refund all administrative fees currently being charged in relation to the ongoing recruitment exercise into the state’s civil service. The directive from the Governor was communicated via a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and addressed…
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Osun Police issue stern warning against unlawful gatherings
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has issued a stern warning to individuals or groups planning to stage unlawful gatherings, stating that it will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt the peace in the state. WESTERN POST reports that the organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest in Osun suspended the peaceful demonstration on August 6, 2024, in honor…
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Ogun will produce enough food for consumption, export through season farming- Abiodun
…. inaugurates committee on National Agricultural Growth Scheme The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said the state is working towards producing enough food for local consumption and export through wet and dry season farming. The governor stated that his administration is committed to developing all sectors of the state’s economy, particularly agriculture, due to its potential in revenue…
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Oluwo vows to use annual ‘Olodumare’ festival to uphold authentic Yoruba culture
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Ahead of the 2024 edition of the annual Olodumare Festival, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwoland, has vowed to use the event as a platform to eliminate adulterated practices in Yoruba culture and traditions. In a statement by his media aide, Alli Ibrahim, Oba Akanbi reiterated his commitment to distinguish the…
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Gov. Abiodun advocates more farm laboratories, says Agriculture remains only hope for food sufficiency
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, said the establishment of farm labs (settlements) across the country is the only panacea to ensure food sufficiency for the people. The governor stated that with the current situation in the country, it is time for Nigerians to embrace agriculture and form the habit of eating what they grow and growing…
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EndBadGovernance protests suspended in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, organizers of the EndBadGovernance protest in Osun State has announced the suspension of the ongoing demonstrations in light of security concerns related to the ongoing Osun Osogbo festival. The suspension of the protest comes after six days of peaceful demonstrations, which began on August 1, 2024. The Coalition has been…
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Alleged victimisation of Igbo tax defaulters malicious – Kwara Revenue Service
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), at the weekend, described a publication on 31st July 2024 by an online medium, International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), alleging the revenue agency was victimising tax payers and defaulters of Igbo origin as false, and malicious. A release signed by Funmilayo Oguntumbi, Head of Corporate Affairs Department (KW-IRS),…
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