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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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Adeleke promises due process in handling Osun chieftaincy matters

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reinstated his commitment to uphold the rule of law and enforce due process particularly in the area of chieftaincy affairs in the state.  He made the declaration while receiving the report of the Committee on Chieftaincy Affairs from the members of the committee headed by its Chairman, Rev. Bunmi…

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Ilaje people seek court intervention to stop inauguration of NDDC board

Major stakeholders in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have asked the Federal High Court to stop President Muhammadu Buhari from inaugurating the Governing Board of the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC), pending the hearing and determination of the suit filed in court. The plaintiffs in the case, led by the former Clerk of the National Assembly and also…

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Akeredolu expresses worry over LGs inability to pay workers’ salary

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has expressed concern over the inability of local governments to pay workers. Governor Akeredolu decried the ugly situation, stressing that the local governments are in dire need of intervention. The governor spoke on Tuesday while playing host to the leadership of Organised Labour in the state, led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour…

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I will transform Osun State for better – Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke has restated his desire to transform Osun State and make it a shinning light among the comity of states. The governor made this commitment at the 2023 Inter-religious service held at the Government secretariat in Osogbo to usher in the new year. Governor Adeleke assured the people of the state that he will light up Osogbo and…

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We’ve fulfilled our promise not to owe workers’ salary – Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday said his administration has fulfilled its promise not to owe workers’ salaries in the state. Governor Akeredolu, who disclosed that government has already paid up till November, 2022, explained that the December salary was delayed on the advice of the labour leaders to allow workers meet new year financial obligations. The governor…

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Tinubu is the architect of modern Lagos, says Sanwo-Olu

…his blueprint did the magic  Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday said Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the brain behind the development of the master plan being implemented by successive administrations in Lagos State. This, he said, has elevated governance in the State. According to the governor, this is a fact that could not be denied by anyone who worked closely…

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Ogun will explore oil in Olokola, Tongeji Island in 2023, says Abiodun

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has disclosed that his administration plans to explore crude oil in Tongeji Island and Olokola in 2023. Abiodun, in his New Year message to the people of the state, entitled, ‘The Promising Future is Here’, said that his government would achieve this by intensifying efforts in collaborating with technical partners and investors. He said:…

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God orchestrates my rest says Oyetola

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Immediate past governor of Osun State, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has said that God intentionally orchestrated his rest for a while. Oyetola is currently challenging the result of the 16 July governorship election as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Election Petition Tribunal. The former governor, who travelled out of the country immediately after…

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My plan is to put Osun on global map of development, says Adeleke

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has said his administration has mapped out strategies and plans to reposition and create several opportunities to put Osun State on the global map of development. Adeleke, who disclosed this in his new year message to Osun people on Sunday maintained that his administration will ensure people based development.  “Our vision is to…

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