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Makinde speaks on ‘application of Sharia law in Oyo’
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, reaffirmed that his administration would not act contrary to the Constitution in matters concerning the application of Sharia law. Makinde made this statement at the Iftar programme organized by the Oyo State Government at the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, in response to reports of Sharia implementation in some…
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Aiyedatiwa assures enabling environment for investors in power sector
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said he would not relent in creating an enabling environment for investors in the Power Sector of the state. The Governor made this known at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of LINC Power Energy’s 5 MegaWatts Independent Power Plant, at Ondo City, where he was represented by the Special Adviser on Power, Engr. (Dr) Johnson…
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Osun crisis: Ex-commissioner condemns killings, urges governor to strengthen security
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Osun State, Prince Adebayo Adeleke (BANIK), has condemned the recent killings and destruction of property in Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin-Osun, describing them as ungodly. Speaking during the 6th Annual Ramadan Lecture organized by the BANIK Community Empowerment Foundation in Iree, Adeleke criticized the warring communities for…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu leads dignitaries at service of songs for Doyin Okupe
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led dignitaries to the service of songs ahead of the funeral service of the late presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe in Lagos on Thursday. The service of songs which had in attendance family members, associates and children of the deceased was a celebration of life and times of the late medical doctor. Sanwo-Olu took to…
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Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 2,800 officers to ensure security in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has deployed 2,800 personnel across the state to protect critical national assets and ensure public safety during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. This was contained in a statement signed by the NSCDC Kwara Command Public Relations Officer, ASC Ayoola Shola, on Thursday in Ilorin. Kwara State Commandant,…
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Bagudu expresses shock, sadness over loss of Bisola Kola-Daisi
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his Special Assistant, Mrs Bisola Kola-Daisi, who died in the United Kingdom on Thursday morning. “On behalf of all of us in the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, I express our deep sadness for the loss of this young lady, who in…
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Lagos, epicentre of agribusiness – Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed Lagos State’s position as Africa’s leading hub for agribusiness, industrialization, and sustainable food packaging, urging investors and stakeholders to seize the opportunity to form strategic partnerships and drive sustainable growth in agro-processing and packaging sectors. He made this declaration on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 10th Agrofood and Plastprintpack…
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Ogun Amotekun faults Sahara Reporters, says outfit well funded by Gov. Abiodun
The Corps Commander of Amotekun in Ogun State, Brig. Gen. A.I. Adedigba (rtd), has dismissed as pure fiction, the story by online news platform, SaharaReporters, alleging that the outfit was being underfunded by the Ogun State government. Adedigba, who averred that the security outfit’s collaborative frameworks with various security agencies and local stakeholders to foster intelligence-sharing and strategic responses to…
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Osun Govt clarifies new deal with Segilola Resources Operating Limited
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has clarified its new agreement with Thor Explorations Limited, stating that the deal resulted from an African dispute resolution mechanism facilitated by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, the agreement was reached during a…
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Prominent Oyo traditional ruler passes away
By Adejayan Gbenga The Ologuro of Igbo-Orita in Ogo-Oluwa local government area, Oyo State, Oba Joshua Oyerinde Beyioku, has joined his ancestors. Beyioku died on Sunday, March 23, 2025. A close member of the traditional ruler, Justina Adamu, confirmed the death of the traditional ruler in a statement during the week. “Announcing the transition to eternal glory of Kabiyesi HRM,…
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