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UPDATED: Osun LG crisis: NLC directs members to withdraw services over safety
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Council, has directed its members working in all 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state to withdraw their services, effective Monday, February 17, 2025, due to safety concerns. The Osun Chairperson of the NLC, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, in a letter addressed to all NLC affiliates and local government…
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Osun: Adeleke alerts FG, global community over alleged plot by Minister
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has alerted the Federal Government, national, and global audiences about an alleged deliberate plot by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, to create chaos and anarchy in the state. Adeleke alleged that the former governor of the state has instructed the State Commissioner of Police, the State…
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu hails Access Bank Lagos City Marathon organisers
By Olaolu Joseph The Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lauded the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, describing it as more than just a race but a celebration of endurance, determination, and the vibrant spirit of Lagos. The Governor, who participated in a fun run and witnessed the event firsthand, commended the resilience and competence displayed…
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Sanwo-Olu calls for stronger state-federal collaboration to strengthen industries
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the need for increased collaboration between state and federal governments to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial sector and foster economic growth. Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made this call while receiving the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, during a courtesy visit at the Deputy…
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Osun: APC will be back in full force for 2026 – Party elders declare
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Elders’ Caucus (Igbimo Agba) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has declared confidently that the party will return to power in full force by 2026. The APC elders reiterated their commitment to implementing the Court of Appeal judgment ordering the reinstatement of sacked council chairmen and councillors across the state. The chairman…
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Ooni of Ife eulogizes Pa Adebanjo, says his legacy will live on
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11 has joined the Yoruba race in celebrating the life and legacy of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned nationalist, elder statesman, and leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere who passed away at the age of 96. Oba Ogunwusi said Pa Adebanjo remained committed to the principles…
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Police confirm gruesome murder of lady by Facebook lover
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome killing of Yetunde Lawal by a boyfriend she met on Facebook. The confirmation was contained in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Saturday. Yetunde was reportedly a final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The deceased…
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Lagos agency tasks new staff governance, ensure efficient use of resources
Lagos State Procurement Agency has tasked its newly converted and newly recruited procurement officers in the public service to contribute their quota towards ensuring good governance by ensuring that the resources available to the State are efficiently utilized for the provision of goods and services for the people. The Director-General, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Mr. Fatai Idowu Onafowote, gave…
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Oyetola seeks enforcement of court ruling, as APC withdraws from Osun LG election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on security agencies to enforce the Appeal Court judgment allowing sacked chairmen and councillors in Osun State to return to office. Meanwhile, the former Osun State Governor announced that the APC would not participate in the local government election scheduled for February 22, opting instead…
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Adebanjo’s contribution to attainment of Nigerian independence, democracy can’t be erased in history – Fasoranti
The National leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has said the contribution of the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo to the attainment of Nigerian independence and democracy would not be erased in the history of the country. Fasoranti described Pa Adebanjo as a patriot par excellence. It would be recalled that Pa Adebanjo passed away on Friday…
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