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Oyetola urges citizens to continue on trajectory of peace, development
…as govt installs new Olu of Awolowo town Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State on Friday presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to the newly-installed Olu of Awolowo town, Oba Olayemi Yekini Omisore. This is even as the governor enjoined the citizens to continue on the trajectory of peace and development that has defined, distinguished and dignified…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ekiti Assembly holds valedictory session in honour of late Speaker, Afuye
Ekiti State House of Assembly on Thursday held a valedictory session in honour of its late Speaker, Rt Hon. Funminiyi Afuye, who died about three weeks ago. At the session, attended by the late Speaker’s wife, Titi Afuye, children and Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, associates, friends and family members showered encomiums on him for his exemplary leadership and service to the…
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2023: Adediran pledges to recorgnise ‘Isese Day’ if elected Lagos governor
Governorshp[ candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran (aka Jandor), on Thursday pledged to officially recognise August 20 for the celebration of Isese Day if elected in 2023. Adediran, who had been touring various electoral wards across local government areas to seek support, made the promise when he led his team to Apapa. He visited the members of…
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Osogbo indigenes protest alleged plans to depose Ataoja
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Some indigenes of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, on Thursday took to the streets to protest the alleged plans by the state government to dethrone the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, Larooye ll. Some traditional chiefs and heads of village (Baale) led over 100 indigenes of the ancient town in the peaceful protest. The…
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University of Ilesa: NUC presents Letter of Recognition to Osun govt
…we’re taking our dream to fruition — Oyetola The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Thursday presented Letter of Recognition for the official take off of the University of Ilesa. The presentation, which was done at the NUC secretariat, Abuja, gave birth to the successful completion of the formal documentary process into the establishment of the University. This is even as…
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Oyetola has no plan to remove Ataoja, says aide
…warns Osogbo Action Committee against inciting people against govt The Osogbo Action Committee has been advised not to incite the people against Governor Adegboyega Oyetola by spreading falsehood that the government intends to dethrone the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji. Chief Press Secretary to Governor Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, said in a statement that a letter to the governor…
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Groups celebrate with Iyin Aboyeji after National Honour conferment
The Foursquare Gospel Church, Thorborn, Lagos in conjunction with Lambeth Capital limited recently in Lagos, organized a dinner to celebrate with Iyin Aboyeji the Founder and General Partner of Future Africa on his recent conferment with the national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger by President Muhammadu Buhari. Reverend Aboyeji, the General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel…
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Lagos ready to showcase tourism, export creative ideas to global market – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State, on Wednesday, became the convergence of Nigeria’s diversity and cultures. The State literally turned the centre stage for the exhibition of local customs, arts and traditions in what appeared to be the largest cultural carnival in the country. An array of elegantly dressed troupes from 29 states of the federation kept the guests’ attention hooked to flamboyantly rehearsed…
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Ogun launches $400million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone
Ogun State government has launched a $400million special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) that will catalyse the industrialisation of the state and create thousands of good paying jobs. The project is jointly funded by the private sector, multilateral institutions and backed by the state government according to Governor Dapo Abiodun who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony. Governor Abiodun noted that the…
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Sanwo-Olu pays N70m compensation to families of slain Police officers
The Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde has disclosed that the present administration has, since its inception, paid N70 million compensation to families of security officers who died or were injured in the line of duty in the state. Ayinde disclosed this at the presentation of another N5 million cheque to the family of a…
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