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Chain Reactions Africa urges government, businesses to monitor new variant of populism amongst youth
One of Africa’s leading Public Relations and Communications Consulting firms, Chain Reactions Africa has called on government and businesses in Nigeria to keep an eye on the rising wave of a new variant of populism amongst the youth as it could upend both government and businesses. The rise of this new variant of populism has been described by the organisation…
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Governor Adeleke hosts Chief of Army Staff, commends military for supporting democracy
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has commended the Nigerian military for shunning anti-democratic acts, describing democracy as a necessity for all societies. Welcoming the Chief of Army General, Taoheed Lagbaja, to his country home on Thursday, Adeleke condemned democratic setbacks in some parts of Africa and urged the strengthening of democratic correction mechanisms instead of coup d’etat. The governor, in…
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Abiodun to swear in new commissioners, special advisers tomorrow
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun will swear in commissioner designates and special advisers on Friday. This was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, on Thursday. The statement read, “The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, will tomorrow , Friday 13th October, 2023, swear in Commissioners-designate and Special Advisers. “The event which…
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Lagos Rail Mass Transit to increase train trips, suspend operations for two days
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will increase the number of train trips on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line from 12 to 54, starting from Monday, October 16, 2023. The government also plans to increase the trips to 74 by the end of November. However, to make this transition, the government will need to shut…
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Rotary Club, NDLEA mark World Mental Health Day with students
Rotary Club of Akure, in partnership with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), organized a sensitization program for secondary school students on drug abuse and mental health rights on October 10, 2023, to mark the World Mental Health Day. The event, which took place at Oyemekun Grammar School hall, Akure, was themed “Mental health is a universal right” and was…
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Communal clash: Osun relaxes 24-hour curfew to 12 in warring communities
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed that the hitherto 24-hour curfew imposed on the two warring communities of Ifon and Orolu in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government areas of the State be reduced to 12 hours. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, on Tuesday, said the governor’s latest directive was anchored on the…
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Marcus Garvey Jnr, Sanwo-Olu for 4th Lagos Door of Return
Dr. Julius Marcus Garvey jnr, the son of foremost civil rights leader Marcus Garvey and the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu are amongst the dignitaries expected at the 4th Lagos Door of Return event. The Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri- Erewa who disclosed at a press conference held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Center, Alausa…
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Canada, Osun strengthen economic collaboration
Osun State Government and Canadian High Commission have consolidated economic partnership with a follow up bilateral talks between Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Canadian top diplomats in Lagos. The Canadian High Commissioner, James Christoff had led his team at the High Commission to Osun state five weeks ago during which sectoral teams of the Osun State Government made presentations on…
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Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho finally free after two years in Benin
Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba nation activist who was arrested in Benin Republic in July 2021, has finally regained his freedom after two years of legal battle. He announced on Sunday that he was now free to return to Nigeria or any other country of his choice. He said he had fulfilled all the legal conditions attached to his bail and…
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President Tinubu mourns death of renowned corporate lawyer, Chris Ogunbanjo
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Christopher Oladipo Ogunbanjo, OFR, OON, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated corporate lawyers and industrialists, who died on Saturday at the age of 97. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President conveyed his condolences to the Ogunbanjo family and…
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