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LG elections: KWSIEC tasks political parties on issue-based campaigns
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) has charged political parties to prioritize issue-based campaigns as the local government elections approach. Chairman of the commission, Mohammed Baba Okanla, made this call on Tuesday during a one-day stakeholders’ forum in preparation for the polls slated for September 21. The event was attended by the APC, PDP, other…
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Lagos targets one million enrollees for ILERA EKO insurance scheme
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday inaugurated a special insurance scheme targeting at least one million individuals in the informal sector, noting it is designed to reduce out-of-pocket and huge medical bills. The event witnessed the launch of the ILERA EKO Standard Jaara Health Insurance Plan and the commissioning of five Virtual Booths to cater to market men and women. The…
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OSHA confirms appointment of Chairman, Commander of Amotekun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of AIG Wale Abass (rtd) as the chairman of Amotekun Corps and Dr. Omoyele Isaac as the commander of the corps. The appointees were earlier screened by the legislators during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, at the House…
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Abiodun promises relief for victims of Oba Lipede market inferno
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said chop owners at the Oba Lipede International Market, Kuto, Abeokuta, who lost valuables during Saturday night’s inferno would be supported by the state government. Abioun gave the assurance when he toured the market to ascertain the level of destruction caused by the fire incident. He said that enumeration would be…
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Be patient with current administration, Lagos Oba urges Nigerians
… Commends First Lady for interventions By Kunle Sanni The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the government of President Bola Tinubu. He made this appeal during a visit by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at his Iga Idugaran palace in Lagos. Oba Akiolu noted…
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PHOTOS: At Gbè̩gìrì Nite in London, Sò̩ún unveils 25-year development plan for Ogbomoso
The Paramount Ruler and Sò̩ún of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege III has revealed that work is on for the implementation of a 25-year development plan for transforming Ogbomoso into a modern town. Oba Olaoye spoke at the weekend in London as a special guest at the Gbè̩gìrì Nite, organised by Ogbomoso indigenes in the United…
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Sanwo-Olu earmarks N5 billion for NYSC
The Lagos State Government has revealed the sum of ₦5 billion has been earmarked for the completion of a permanent orientation camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this on Tuesday, at the end of the orientation course for the 2024 Batch “B” Stream One corps members posted to Lagos State, at…
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LASG shuts Oja Oba Market over poor sanitation
The Lagos State Government has shut down the Oja Oba Market at Ile Epo over what it described as “very poor sanitary conditions”. According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment Tokunbo Wahab, the market was closed down on Sunday by officials of the Lagos Task Force. “Following complaints from concerned members of the public, particularly @Freestuv1, Oja Oba market…
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LG Financial Autonomy: S’Court judgement creates constitutional lacuna- Makinde
The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said the Supreme Court judgement had created a constitutional lacuna that would throw up different challenges at the local government level. Makinde declared that his government will not allow the people of the state to suffer from the fallout of the Supreme Court judgment, which granted financial autonomy to local governments in…
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Soyinka reflects on turning 90, his legacy, at cultural exchange event
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday, July 13, expressed surprise at reaching this milestone. Soyinka made this remark on Monday during the 2024 edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange Programme held at his ARI residence in Ijegba, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The celebration featured a range of events in his honor, culminating in…
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