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Avoid drum beat of war, Abiodun urges Nigerians

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on Nigerians to avoid actions capable of provoking one another and leading the country to another national conflict. Abiodun made the call during a special church service to mark the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peters, Ake, Abeokuta, on Sunday. The governor specifically urged Nigerians…

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Lagos Citizens’ Mediation Centre honours officers, calls for sustained performance

The Lagos State Citizens’ Mediation Centre (CMC) on Friday rewarded outstanding officers who have shown commitment to the vision of the centre in the timely management of disputes, fairness and impartiality to parties and promotion of effective means of accessibility to justice in the year 2022. The Director of CMC, Mrs. Biola Oseni, while congratulating the outstanding officers for their…

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Linking Oyetola with PDP’s violence mischievious, aide tells Osun govt

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Media aide to former governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State, Ismail Omipidan, has described the allegation that violent activities in the state have been on the rise since his principal returned to the state on Monday, January 2, as mischievous and a calculated attempt to smear his name. Omipidan noted that those around Governor Ademola Adeleke…

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Adeleke calls for peaceful campaigns, warns against vandalisation of posters, billboards

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has urged politicians to embrace peaceful electioneering strategies as the nation prepares for next month’s general elections. Speaking in his office while receiving leaders of thought from the state on Friday evening, the governor condemned the increasing disruptive nature of campaigns in some areas of the state, particularly the vandalization of billboards and posters.…

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Lagos tasks Presidential Committee on flood management to dredge major rivers

The Lagos State government on Thursday received the Presidential Technical Committee for the development of a comprehensive plan of action for preventing flood disasters in Nigeria, urging the Federal Government to dredge major rivers in Nigeria. Receiving the Committee on behalf of the state government, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello said the time has come…

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PHOTO NEWS: Ajimobi’s wife mobilises support for Tinubu-Shettima in Oyo State

Dr. Mrs. Florence Ajimobi on Thursday in Ibadan held meetings with heads and members of various muslimah groups in Oyo State ahead of the February 25, 2023 presidential election. The former Oyo State First Lady canvassed votes for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu/Kashim Shettima ticket under APC assuring the groups that only the APC presidential ticket represents a better future and hope…

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Tinubu/Shettima: Oyetola inaugurates Presidential Campaign Council in Osogbo

…says APC has offered best candidates to turn around Nigeria’s fortunes …restates Osun will deliver over 1 million votes for APC The immediate past governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday inaugurated the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), in Osogbo. Oyetola who is the State Coordinator, Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council tasked the newly-inaugurated members of the PCC to intensify…

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Tinubu mourns renowned political scientist, newspaper columnist, Prof Ayo Olukotun

All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, has described the death on Wednesday of renowned political scientist and columnist, Prof. Ayo Olukotun, as sad and shocking. He said Prof. Olukotun who he described as a friend was a public intellectual who made useful contributions to national development through regular interventions in public discourse. According to him, the late professor…

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Ekiti State University appoints Ayodele, Adeleke new deputy vice chancellors

Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti has announced the appointment of two deputy vice chancellors. The new DVCs are Professor Raphael Adeleke and Professor Joseph Ayodele. This was contained in a statement by the institution’s Head, Directorate of Information & Corporate Affairs, Olofinmuagun Bode. According to him, both appointments have been approved by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The statement reads: “Following the…

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Akeredolu okays new harmonised retirement age for teachers in Ondo State

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has approved the new harmonised retirement age for teachers in primary and secondary schools in Ondo State. The governor spoke on Tuesday while playing host to the leadership of Organised Labour in the state. The labour unions, led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oluwole Sunday-Adeleye paid a “Thank You” visit…

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