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Abiodun unveils plans to launch electric bike initiative
The Ogun State Government has concluded plan to introduce electric bikes as part of the energy transition initiative of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration. The launching, billed for Wednesday next week, is the second phase of the administration’s e-mobility programme, following the launch of CNG- powered buses last year. Governor Abiodun, speaking during a meeting with the Minister of Transportation,…
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Governor Adeleke procures new tractors to boost food production
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received the first batch of 72 newly assembled tractors out of 114 paid for to boost food production and support farmers in the state. Speaking after a meeting with a Nordic firm interested in setting up a tractor assembly plant in Osun, Adeleke stated that his plans for the agricultural…
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Jama’atu Taawunil launches Islamic market with price control in Iwo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo An Islamic organization based in Iwo, Osun State, Jama’atu Taawunil Muslimeen has launched an Islamic market designed to alleviate the plight of the poor and address the challenges posed by the current economic hardships facing the nation. The Islamic market situated at Daarul hijrah Ta’awun emirate, Ebu alawe in Iwo, established with strict adherence to standardized…
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Lagos Safety Commission partners Global Sports Exclusive Promotions to mark World Drowning Prevention Day
The Lagos State Safety Commission, in conjunction with Global Sports Exclusive Promotions on Thursday held a road walk to stem the alarming rate of drowning incidents in swimming pools, beach houses and waterways in the state. The event, which commemorated the World Drowning Prevention Day, witnessed a large turnout of participants who walked from Ikeja Under Bridge to JJT Park…
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Makinde goes on vacation, Lawal steps in as Acting Governor
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has handed over power to his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal. The announcement was made via a letter read by Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin during Thursday’s valedictory plenary session for Mrs Yetunde Awe, who retires as Clerk of the House. Governor Makinde, in the letter, informed the House that…
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Convene stakeholders’ dialogue ahead planned protest, Oluwo urges Tinubu
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage in dialogue with relevant stakeholders ahead of the planned protest on August 1, 2024. In a statement signed by his press secretary, Alli Ibrahim, Oba Akanbi emphasized the importance of consultation in averting potential violent confrontations.…
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APC chieftain urges faith in Pres. Tinubu amid economic challenges
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on Nigerians, particularly the youth, to have faith in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to improve the economy and to shun the planned protests. Oyintiloye, a former member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), urged Nigerians to see a…
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Lagos students awarded for excellence in Mathematics using app
By Adeola Ogunrinde Students from public schools across Lagos State were honored on Thursday for their exceptional use of the Darsel App, a technology-based platform designed to facilitate mathematics learning, in the Junior Secondary School (JSS3) category. The Darsel App, known for its unique ability to provide solutions for both teachers and students, has made the challenging subject of mathematics…
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Prevent protest in Lagos, Lawmakers tell Sanwo-Olu
…Urge patience among youths The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take decisive actions to prevent the planned nationwide protest from escalating within the state. This urgent plea was presented during a plenary session on Thursday through a ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ brought forward by Majority Leader Noheem Adams. The lawmakers emphasized the…
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SGF Chairman, Abiodun mourns Ohaneze Ndigbo President General
…says death profound loss Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Nwuanyanwu, as a profound loss to the nation. In a statement on Thursday, Prince Abiodun described the news of the death of the businessman, publisher, and politician as…
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