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PHOTO NEWS: Awujale decorates Nasir El-Rufai as ‘Gbobaniyi’ Of Ijebuland
Oba Sikiru Adetona, the paramount ruler of Ijebuland and Awujale of Ijebu-Ode on Saturday decorated former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai as the ‘Gbobaniyi’ of Ijebuland. The elaborate ceremony which held at Awujale Court in Ijebu-Ode had alot of distinguished Nigerians across the country who came to celebrate with the former Governor.
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Adeleke promises completion of Iwo-Osogbo road, other projects at Iwo Day
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his commitment to the completion of the Iwo-Osogbo road and other infrastructural projects in the state at the Iwo Day celebration on Saturday. The governor, who was the chief guest of honour at the event, also praised the people of Iwo for their support and cooperation with his administration. Speaking at the occasion,…
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Sanwo-Olu approves Christmas bonus, wage award for Lagos workers
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the payment of 50 per cent of basic salary as Christmas bonus for workers in the state. This was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Bola Agoro. The governor also approved the payment of wage award for the workers as palliatives pending when a new minimum wage is approved…
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Sanwo-Olu harps on collaboration in tackling housing deficit
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday called for collaboration between the government and private sector in tackling housing deficit.. Sanwo-Olu made this call when he officially unveiled the Greenwich Gardens, a 101 housing units project at Ajelogo in Agboyi- Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Kosofe. The Greenwich Gardens comprises 66 units…
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Rising cost of living may drain Christmas joy for Nigerians
Some Nigerians have said the rising cost of living, hike in transportation fare and the harsh economy would drain their Christmas joy as Christians across the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In a country, where more than half of the population of 200 million live on less than $2 a day, every little price increase puts…
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Obasa urges lawmakers not to let constituents down
… says House will prevent economic waste, corruption The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has called on his colleagues not to let their constituents down. Obasa pointed out to the lawmakers that they represent millions of Lagos residents who expect much from the state government. The Speaker made this known on Friday…
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No birthday gift, advert for me, Oyebanji tells friends, associates
…seeks donations to special schools for PWD Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has told friends, family members, well-wishers and the general public not to organise any birthday party, gift or newspaper advertisement in commemoration of his 56th birthday billed for Thursday, December 21st. Instead of advertisement placements, gifts or social gatherings, Governor Oyebanji said anyone willing to celebrate with him…
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Kajola dry port to create 40,000 jobs- OGSG
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has said that Kajola dry port would create atleast 40,000 jobs for both skilled and unskilled workers. It assured all stakeholders that their interests had been captured in the project, adding that the construction of the dry port would expand the internally generated revenue for the state, reduce transport and transaction costs,…
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Sanwo-Olu mulls medical palliatives for Lagosians
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday hinted that his government is considering rolling out medical palliatives that would improve the health of the residents. Sanwo-Olu said that the subsidies on health care services and products were to cushion the economic challenges facing the citizens in the rural communities. The governor gave the hint at the…
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IDF condemns Ikere bank robbery attack, urges Federal, State governments to beef up security
Ikere Development Forum (IDF) a think-tank group and an umbrella body for all Ikere indigenes worldwide has condemned the bank robbery that took place in Ikere, Ekiti State on Wednesday. A branch of two commercial banks – Wema Bank and Access Bank – were attacked in the incident that brought social and economic activities to abrupt end leading to the…
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