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Olubadan not flown abroad, says Palace

By Richard Thomas, Ibadan The Palace of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has denied report that the monarch has been flown abroad for treatment over an alleged ill health. Personal Assistant (Media) to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oladele Ogunsola, also denied report that the Olubadan has been moving in and out of hospitals, describing it as…

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Ondo govt reiterates call for installation of CCTV in public places

By Temitope Adedeji, Akure Ondo State government has reiterated that all public places in the state should install Close Circuit Television (CCTV) as soon as possible The call had earlier been made by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, after the killing of many worshippers in Owo, on June 5 during a church service, Speaking on Wednesday, during a training exercise organised for newly recruited officers,…

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Osun PDP warns Oyetola against conducting council poll

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Osun State on Wednesday warned Governor Gboyega Oyetola and the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye against conducting local government election before leaving office. Earlier this week, the House of Assembly commenced deliberations on two private member bills titled; “Osun Local Government Area Creation and Administration Amendment No…

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Airport project: Osun, NAF partner to build Africa’s first, largest aviation city

…as Oyetola hands over runway, airport corridor to Nigerian Airforce As part of his administration’s relentless efforts to rekindle the collective hopes of the citizens and stimulate its economy, Osun State government has partnered Nigerian Air Force to build Africa’s first and largest aviation city in Ido-Osun. The initiative, according to the government, is a testament to the current administration’s…

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Chinese Ambassador in Ekiti as Fayemi seeks support on knowledge zone

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has welcomed Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Mr. Cui Jianchun to the state. Fayemi expressed his delight to receive the Ambassador in Ado Ekiti in company of the Director General, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Professor Yusuf Ahmed and experts from China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). According to the governor in a Facebook post…

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Lagos markets shuts down for two days to allow for voter registration

Lagos residents aiming to procure foodstuffs and other items from markets across the state may experience some difficulties doing so after traders announced a two-day total shutdown of shops, stalls, and warehouses to allow them register and obtain their Permanent Voter Card (PVC) before the deadline date.The traders said that markets would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday to further…

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Lagos Assembly appoints Oshungboye as LAHASCOM acting chairman

The Lagos State House of Assembly has appointed Otunba Richard Akin Oshungboye as the Acting Chairman of Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM). Oshungboye was appointed to fill the vacuum created by the removal of the former Chairman, Chief Wale Mogaji few weeks ago. Until his appointment, Oshungboye was Commissioner 1 in the Commission and had much experience…

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Saka Matemilola emerges 14th Olowu of Owu

The Ogun State government will soon announce Dr. Saka Matemilola as the new Olowu of Owu – a first-class King in Abeokuta., according to a reliable source. According to the source, the state government in the next 24 hours is expected to issue an official statement to that effect. Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu, had joined his ancestors December 12 after a…

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LAWMA to subsidise PSP Operators over high cost of diesel

Lagos State government has agreed to pay registered PSPs operating in very low-income areas subsidies to cushion the effect of the increasing price of diesel. MD/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni made this disclosure when he met with the registered waste managers under the umbrella of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAM), on Tuesday at the Olusosun landfill…

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Ogun begins palliative work on Sango-Ota-Ijoko-Akute road

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State government says it has commenced work on the bad portions of the Sango-Ota-Ijoko road to ease the suffering of commuters on the road. The reconstruction work will move towards Akute on the border with Lagos in the coming weeks.  Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, who stated this during a press conference…

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