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Ogun allays fear of Cholera outbreak moves to contain spread
Ogun State government has acknowledged the outbreak of cholera in the State, as it declared its readiness to contain the spread of the disease effectively and efficiently. It said 25 cases have been reported in seven local government areas with one death. Addressing journalists at a press conference on Monday at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Commissioner for…
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Cholera outbreak: APC chieftain, Oyintiloye applauds Tinubu’s N260bn PHC intervention
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to allocate N260 billion to revamp Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) across Nigeria, noting that the timing of the funding is particularly crucial as the country grapples with cholera outbreak. Oyintiloye, who said this while…
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Lagos Govt reiterates commitment to tackle flood, enforces law to reclaim drainage setbacks
The Lagos State Government on Sunday reiterated that the present administration remains resolute in the quest to make Lagos and the metropolis flood free. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab made the statement in an interview after an extensive inspection tour to various contravention sites, adding that government would continue to enforce the law while…
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Youth Group organises spelling bee competition for Osun students
…splashes N225,000 cash prize, other gifts on winners By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo In a bid to contribute to the development of basic education and literacy among public secondary school students, an education rights group has organised a spelling competition for selected secondary schools in Osun State. The competition had representatives from 13 schools across the state and was organised under…
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Cholera outbreak: Report of 11 confirmed cases, inaccurate, Osun Govt debunks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Government has described the report of 11 confirmed cases of Cholera in the State as inaccurate. The Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Health Matters, Dr. Adekunle Akindele, in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday insisted that the State is yet to record any confirmed case of Cholera. Akindele clarified…
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PHOTO NEWS: Lagos shines at World Table Tennis event
Lagos State has solidified its reputation as the hub for table Tennis game with the just concluded World Table Tennis Contender Fiesta. The event which held in Lagos saw participation of elite Table Tennis players. State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu wrote on the event on his social media accounts: “At the just concluded World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Lagos event, we…
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BREAKING: Kwara APC suspends payment for chairmanship, councillorship nomination forms
In a significant move, the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended all payments for chairmanship and councillorship nomination forms. The party stated that oonl those aspirants who emerge as party candidates will be permitted to make payments. A statement obtained by WESTERN POST noted that the decision aligns with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s HeForShe and Empathy…
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Food security, pressing issue facing Nigeria, says Gov. Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described food security as the most pressing issue facing the nation, which needed immediate action. The Governor, stated this when he received the report of the food security committee put in place to proffer solutions to various aspects of food security which include farm security, food pricing and availability as…
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Hajj 2024: LASG begins return trips to Nigeria
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Pilgrims Welfare Board has concluded arrangements for the return trips of the 1,869 pilgrims that performed this year’s Holy pilgrimage through the State. The Amir-ul-Hajj and Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, stated this during an engagement with the pilgrims in Makkah He said that 188 pilgrims comprising the elders, those with health…
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BREAKING: Gov. Abiodun issues three executive orders to establish two new agencies, restrains monarchs on MOU
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has issued three Exective Orders to establish two new agencies, namely: The Ogun State Mineral Resources Development Agency and The Ogun State Landscaping and Recreation Agency. In addition to the establishment of these two agencies, the third executive order, therefore restrains monarchs from entering into any form of agreement or Memorandum of Understanding concerning…
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