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Tinubu achieved LG autonomy in 45 days, what OBJ, Yar’Adua, Jonathan could not attain in 20 years – Olaosebikan

A former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government in Oyo State, Honourable Kehinde Olaosebikan said President Bola Tinubu has already made history with the Supreme Court decision on local government autonomy. According to Olaosebikan, from Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to Umaru Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari, none of the leaders could grant local governments the much-needed autonomy. He pointed out that…

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Food Insecurity: Ooni of Ife bans market associations, controls price

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi has read out riot acts to market men and women in the ancient city admist food and commodities price hike.  Ooni Ogunwusi, through his chiefs on Friday, cancelled all market associations, saying that traders were free to sell at their own prices. In a viral video on the social media, the chiefs were…

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Younger generation catalysts for new Africa- Abiodun

Thr Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the younger generation across Africa as the catalyst for developing a new economic frontier for the continent. Abiodun stated this, when he received members of the Royal African Young Leadership Forum, an initiative of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi for young men and women of the African continent in…

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New NPA Chair Adeyeye: Mr SWAGA gets his reward

He waited with bated breath for this day to come. He spearheaded the move for Asíwájú Bola Tinubu to contest for the presidency. Together with other like minds, he formed the South-west Agenda for President Tinubu. Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, former Minister of State for Works and a chieftain of the Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere led that group, which can be…

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PHOTOS: From the coronation of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin

Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday, presented the staff of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin at the coronation ceremony held at the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan. Many dignitaries attended the event, including the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Bayo Lawal, the Minister of…

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Tinubu congratulates Olakulehin as new Olubadan

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on his coronation Friday as the 43rd Olubadan of the ancient city of Ibadan. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu joins the family of the new Olubadan, the citizens of Ibadan, the Oyo State Council of Obas, and the Oyo…

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BREAKING: Olakulehin receives Staff of Office as 43rd Olubadan

The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has presented the staff of office to Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The coronation took place at the Labosinde compound in Ibadan, the family traditionally responsible for crowning the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Some of the attendees include; former Oyo State Governor and Olubadan-in-Council member Rashidi Ladoja, the Ooni…

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S’Court ruling on LG Autonomy a relief to Govs – Kwara Gov

By Kunle Sanni Governor AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman of Kwara has hailed the Supreme Court ruling affirming that local governments should receive allocations directly from the federal government, describing it as a relief to state governors. Speaking to State House reporters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, AbdulRahman said, “It relieves the burden on governors. Our people really don’t know…

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Sanwo-Olu presents official vehicles to Directors in Public Service

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has presented official vehicles to Directors in the Lagos State Public Service. The presentation is part of the government’s efforts to increase productivity, motivate staff and ensure that Lagosians get better service delivery in all areas. Speaking during the presentation on Thursday at the State Secretariat, Alausa, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the occasion marked…

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Lagos Assembly summons Attorney General over S’Court ruling

…As Lawmakers commend Police for anti-kidnapping efforts The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned the State Attorney-General, Mr. Lawal Pedro, to provide clarity on the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning local government funding in Nigeria. On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that all 774 local government councils in the country should receive their funds directly from the Federal Government…

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