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Adeleke insists on LG election in Osun despite Attorney-General’s warning on constitutionality
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed that the local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22, will proceed as planned under the supervision of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). The governor made this statement on Friday while receiving a delegation of civil society organizations in the state to monitor the election. In a…
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Islamic group urges action against get-rich-quick syndrome
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin An Islamic organization, The Companions, has called on Muslim clerics and traditional rulers to intensify efforts in enlightening the public about the dangers of the get-rich-quick syndrome, particularly among youths. The Amir of the Ilorin district, Mallam Ismail Okunlola, made this appeal in a statement on Friday in Ilorin. He condemned the recent brutal killing of…
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Osun LG election: PDP directs supporters to vote, slams AGF over comments
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has directed its members and supporters to go out en masse and vote for the candidates of their choice on Saturday, February 22, 2015. The party emphasized the importance of exercising the fundamental right to vote in a constitutional democracy and condemned comments made by the Attorney General…
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Osun LGA drama: running election on Saturday is ‘egregious breach’ of constitution, AGF warns Adeleke
Kunle Sanni The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has issued a stern warning to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, cautioning that any attempt to conduct local government elections on Saturday, February 22, 2025, would constitute an “egregious breach of the Constitution.” In a statement on Thursday, Fagbemi emphasized that any election held…
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World Bank delegation visits Lagos Procurement Agency to assess e-government procurement system
A three-man delegation of the World Bank has paid a five-day visit to the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency to assess the electronic-government Procurement (e-GP) system of Lagos State. Speaking during the assessment visit, a Procurement Specialist with the World Bank, Engr. Akin Onimole, who led the three-man delegation, stated that the visit was a follow-up to the visit of…
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Era of running Edo with consultants over- Okpebholo
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, declared that the era of running the state with consultants was over. Okpebholo said his government has laid the foundation for a home-grown economy, where the state would be run by its people rather than outsiders. The governor made these declarations at an event marking his first 100 days in…
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LASG urges Internal Auditors to embrace digital transformation
The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, has emphasised the need for internal auditors to adapt to the digital age by acquiring skills in data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Speaking at the opening session of the 17th Annual Retreat for Internal Auditors held in Ikeja, on Thursday, Agoro noted that technological advancements are reshaping the auditing…
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Osun LG election: Adeleke calls for peaceful polls
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged residents of the state to maintain peace and order during the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said that in a statewide broadcast, Adeleke emphasized the need for politicians to uphold the rule of law. The…
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OYSG seals industrial facility, lounge over environmental violations
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo In response to increasing environmental violations and public health hazards, the Oyo State Government has sealed an industrial facility and a popular lounge in Ibadan. The State Government has also declared a state of emergency for waste disposal in markets and public places. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Architect Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbojubola, in a…
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Abiodun condoles Otegbola’s family over death of ex-lawmaker
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the family of former lawmaker, Sen. Ayodeji Otegbola, over his demise, describing him as a cerebral politician and a selfless community leader. Otegbola, who represented Ogun West Senatorial District at the Red Chamber during the aborted Third Republic, reportedly died on Monday at the age of 91. Governor Abiodun, in a…
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