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Gov. AbdulRazaq mourns former Governor Adebayo
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Governor Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, who passed away at the age of 84. The governor’s condolence message was contained in a personally signed statement released on Wednesday and made available to newsmen in Ilorin. “I received with sadness but in submission to…
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Owo monarch emerges 12th Chairman Ondo Council of Obas
The Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has emerged the Chairman Ondo State Council of Obas. Olowo succeeded Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, to become the 12th Chairman since the creation of the State in 1976. Speaking at the inauguration of the Council by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Oba Ogunoye expressed appreciation to Aiyedatiwa for the…
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Ex-Kwara Governor Adebayo passes on at 83
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Former Kwara State Governor, Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, popularly known as C.O. Adebayo, has passed away at the age of 83. The news of his death broke in the early hours of Wednesday. He was reported to have died at his residence in Abuja. Adebayo, during his lifetime, served as a senator and later as Minister…
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Abuja meeting: Alaafin’s palace demands apology from Ooni of Ife
By Adejayan Gbenga – The media team of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has demanded an unreserved apology from the Ooni of Ife’s palace over what it described as a mockery of the revered Alaafin institution following their meeting in Abuja on Saturday. This was contained in a statement by the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode…
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Police neutralize kidnappers, recover rifle in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Police Command has neutralized a member of a kidnap gang during a fierce gun battle in Ilorin, recovering an AK-47 rifle loaded with 13 rounds of live ammunition, while other suspects fled into the bush and are currently being trailed. This was disclosed in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer,…
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Oyo Chief Judge orders release of 77 inmates
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima, has granted freedom to 77 inmates of the Abolongo Correctional Facility in Oyo town. Justice Yerima, who was represented by Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court, ordered their release during a visit to the facility on Tuesday. The freed inmates had been awaiting trial…
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2 rescued as building collapses in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – A building under construction has collapsed at Ruby’s Court Estate, behind Saint Anne’s School, Olorunsogo, Molete, Ibadan, Oyo State. General Manager of the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency, Akinyemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident, stating that it was reported at 1:53 p.m. on Tuesday via a telephone call. He confirmed that two persons were rescued alive from…
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President Tinubu, First Lady celebrate Sanwo-Olu at 60
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have congratulated Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his 60th birthday, praising his dedication to public service and the continued growth of Lagos State. In a statement by Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, President Tinubu commended Sanwo-Olu’s leadership, describing him as a committed public servant whose achievements…
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Lagos Assembly to establish Legislative Institute in honour of Obasa
As Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa celebrates 10 years as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, the lawmakers have resolved to draft and pass a bill to establish a Legislative Institute and an Annual Legislative Awards ceremony in his honour. This move is to immortalize his contributions as the longest-serving Speaker in the history of the Lagos Assembly.…
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Lagos Assembly considers Sanwo-Olu’s solar street lighting request
Lagos State House of Assembly has approved the request made by governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the Irrevocable Standing Payment Order ISPO to LEDCO Limited and LUG limited on the replacement of the existing public lighting installation with smart all in one solar street light fittings in the State. The House gave the approval after considering the reports and adopting the…
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