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Awujale to be buried by 4pm today- Ogun govt
The Ogun State Government has announced the burial rites for the late Awujale of Ijebu land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. A statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, said the burial will take place today at Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, at exactly 4 PM. The revered monarch joined his…
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Gov AbdulRazaq mourns death of Awujale, Oba Adetona
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Ogun State over the passing of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. In a condolence message issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the Governor described the Awujale as a towering cultural…
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Ondo govt sets degree requirement for promotion to Grade Level 15
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has announced a new policy mandating that officers in the Intermediate, Executive, and Superintendent cadres must possess relevant university degrees to qualify for promotion to Grade Level 15 (GL.15). The directive, which takes effect from January 1, 2025, was introduced in response to longstanding appeals from civil servants across various ministries, departments,…
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Abiodun confirms Awujale’s death
..describes him as beacon of unity, cultural preservation The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has confirmed the death of Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. Oba Adetona died at the age of 91 on Sunday few hours after the death of the former President Muhammadu Buhari. Announcing the death of Awujale of Ijebuland, Governor Abiodun in a…
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Buhari served Nigeria with commitment – Obasa
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has joined Nigerians to mourn the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he served the nation with a commitment that will be remembered as a significant part of Nigeria’s history. Obasa, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Dave Agboola, said Buhari’s contributions…
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BREAKING: Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, is dead
The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away. A reliable source close to the Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu-Ode and officials within the Ogun State Government confirmed the monarch’s death on Sunday. Oba Adetona, who ascended the throne in 1960, was one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers and a highly respected voice among Yoruba monarchs…
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Abiodun mourns Buhari, says demise shocking, devastating
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has mourned the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the news of the transition of the former military and civilian leader left him devastated. The former president, who reportedly died while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness in London, United Kingdom, on Sunday, had been ill for some time. Abiodun, in a…
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Buhari lived a fulfilled life- Aiyedatiwa
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has mourned the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that he lived a fulfilled life. Aiyedatiwa in a statement he personally signed on Sunday, commiserated with the immediate family of the former president, saying Buhari was audacious, prudent, contented, strong-willed and compassionate. ” I received the news of the passing of former…
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Aiyedatiwa tasks OSOPADEC Chairman on service delivery
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has tasked the Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) to ensure he commission delivers tangible results that directly improve the lives of the people in oil-producing communities. Speaking at the reception organised by friends in honour of the OSOPADEC Chairman, Prince Biyi Poroye, the Governor emphasized the importance…
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Midnight fire razes shop near Soun palace in Ogbomoso
By Adejayan Gbenga – A midnight fire has destroyed goods worth millions of naira at a shop located in the Oja-Igbo area, behind the Soun Palace in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, and was confirmed by the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Maroof Akinwande. In an official statement, Akinwande…
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