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Ogun to create energy, mineral resources, ICT And digital economy ministries, says Abiodun

The Ogun State Government is set to establish the Ministries of Mineral Resources, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Digital Economy and Energy. This was disclosed by Governor Dapo Abiodun during a meeting with Permanent Secretaries held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Prince Abiodun also disclosed that the Ministry of Youths would be separated from the…

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Adeleke celebrates Ooni of Ife at 49

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 49th year birthday, eulogising him as a foremost traditional ruler in the promotion of culture and heritage. The congratulatory message, which was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described…

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Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu task Nigerian women on nation building

By Adeola Ogunrinde Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen (Mrs) Oluremi Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, on Tuesday called on women to strive towards nation building. They said every woman can truly contribute to the prosperity and progress of Nigeria. Speaking as a guest of honour at the 23rd edition of the annual women conference, organised by the Committee…

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Tinubu felicitates with Ooni of Ife at 49

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ooni of Ife and Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on the occasion of his 49th birthday. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, expressed gratitude to the Ooni for his unflinching support to the administration and remarkable efforts…

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Staff Audit: Pensioners with serious health challenges to partake via telephone, says Osun govt

Osun State Government has said all bedridden pensioners and others with serious health challenge will henceforth have their audit exercise conducted through telephone. A statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, disclosed that such pensioners will no longer be required to be physically present at the venue of the screening exercise. The statement added…

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At theatrical command performance, Adekunle Fajuyi comes alive again

The memory of the heroic deeds of late Military Governor of Western Region, Lt. Col. Adekunle Fajuyi came alive again at his birth place, Ado-Ekiti on Sunday during a theatrical performance of a stage play, ‘Fajuyi”, to mark the one year anniversary, in office, of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Lt. Col Fajuyi died alongside the then Head of State, General Aguiyi…

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World Food Day: Sanwo-Olu recommits Lagos to food safety measures

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, recommitted his administration to actions and interventions that would make quality food affordable and accessible within the State. The Governor said the ongoing development of Food Security Systems and Central Logistics Park in Ketu-Ereyun, Epe, was part of the current interventions by his Government to ensure food affordability, stressing that the facility would…

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Ogun palliatives: CAN, Muslim community, CDC, others debunk viral video

Stakeholders in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Monday debunked claims in a viral online video that a 10kg bag of rice was given to be shared as palliative in Sokeye Community. At a meeting called by the leadership of the council to explain how the palliatives meant to alleviate the pains occasioned by the removal of…

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Food Crisis: Sanwo-Olu charges Lagos farmers on collaboration with colleagues

By Adeola Ogunrinde Amid high cost of food stuff in the state, Lagos State Governor on Monday urged farmers to collaborate with their colleagues in other states to enable them bring produce and sell in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Monday during the Grand Finale of the Year 2023 World Food Day Celebrations, themed: “Water is Life, Water is…

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3 pensioners collapse during staff audit exercise in Osun

At least three members of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Osun State chapter reportedly collapsed on Monday during the ongoing staff audit exercise embarked upon by the state government for its staff. It was gathered that the incident threw members of the union into confusion as the healthy among them were running helter skelter to revive the collapsed victims.…

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