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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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‘Life’s challenges are temporary’ – Aregbesola tells AKOGRAMS mates at 50th anniversary
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has urged members of the 1975 set of Akoko Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi-Akoko (AKOGRAMS), to view life’s challenges as temporary and surmountable. Aregbesola made the call on Saturday during the golden jubilee celebration of the 1975 set, held at the school premises in Arigidi-Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government…
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Rainstorm ravages Igboho community as monarch, lawmaker seek urgent government intervention
By Adejayan Gbenga – A severe rainstorm has struck the town of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, causing extensive damage and prompting urgent calls for government intervention. The storm, which occurred on Tuesday evening and lasted slightly over 30 minutes, left a trail of destruction in its wake. Nearly 500 houses were affected, alongside dozens of…
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Oyo to conduct statewide audit of public workers under CDC
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has announced plans to carry out a statewide audit of public workers under the Centrally Deployed Cadres (CDC), in line with a Federal Government directive aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the public service. The audit exercise is scheduled to take place from Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 25, 2025,…
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Expert urges shift from traditional construction to eco-friendly alternatives
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A civil engineering expert, Dr. Murtadha Adekilekun, has called for a deliberate transition from traditional construction methods to more environmentally sustainable alternatives, warning that continued reliance on outdated practices could accelerate environmental degradation. Dr. Adekilekun, a senior lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Osun State University, made the call while delivering the 3rd…
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Makinde inaugurates tertiary councils, addresses polytechnic renaming debate
Makinde inaugurates tertiary councils, addresses polytechnic renaming debate Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday inaugurated governing councils for five state-owned tertiary institutions, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to revitalizing education and strengthening institutional governance. The newly constituted councils were appointed for The Polytechnic Ibadan, Michael Koleoso Polytechnic (formerly Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki), Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology,…
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Lagos, China Coy to collaborate on low-carbon demonstration initiative
The Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with China through the China-Nigeria Low-Carbon Demonstration initiative (Nextier) on the Lekki Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone (LLCDZ) Project to reduce carbon emissions in the State. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokinbo Wahab made this known during a strategic meeting with the team from (Nextier) China-Nigeria Low-Carbon Demonstration Initiative…
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