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Stampede: Abiodun visits Makinde, canvasses NGO, govt collaboration in palliative distribution
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has admonished Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), charitable organizations, and individuals who wish to distribute palliative aid to the people to involve the government to prevent a chaotic situation that could lead to the loss of lives. Abiodun, who spoke when he visited Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, in his office in Ibadan regarding the…
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Osun retirees protest, demand N18,000 minimum wage compliance
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Retired public servants in Osun State, under the banner of the Forum of 2011/2012 Retired Public Servants, have appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke to comply with a court order mandating a minimum wage of N18,000 for pensioners. Denied permission to protest at the state secretariat gate in Abere, Osogbo, the retirees took to the streets of…
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Osun police ban fireworks, street carnivals during yuletide season
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has reiterated its ban on the use of fireworks, crackers, and other low-explosive pyrotechnic devices to ensure peace and security during the festive season. In a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Yemisi Opalola, Commissioner of Police Mohammed Umar Abba urged the public to refrain from using such explosives both…
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Gov. AbdulRazaq urges IGP to probe death of Abdulqadir, commends prompt visit
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has expressed the government’s commitment to closely monitoring the investigation into the tragic death of Mr. Jimoh Abdulqadir while in police custody, urging the public to remain calm. In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the Governor highlighted the significance of the prompt visit by…
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Osun Assembly passes ₦427.7bn 2025 budget, introduces Safety Commission Bill
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, raising the budget from ₦390 billion to ₦427.7 billion. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Saheed Fatunmise, during a plenary session at the State Assembly Complex in Osogbo. Explaining the changes, Fatunmise said, “Owing…
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Use your riches to help poor, needy in society, cleric tells wealthy pastors
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Presiding Bishop of Sufficient Grace and Truth International Ministries, Bishop Seun Adeoye, has called on wealthy Nigerians, particularly pastors, to remember the less privileged. He described their wealth as God’s resources, meant to be shared for the benefit of the needy rather than hoarded for personal indulgence. In a statement titled “Let Us Be That…
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I didn’t oppose tax reforms but only presented reservations raised by governors- Makinde clarifies
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, said that he was not opposed to the tax reforms but only presented the reservations raised by the governors to the press. Makinde explained that the 36 state governors demanded wider consultation on President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills in order to carry the entire nation along, given the far-reaching implications of the…
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VIDEO: Senator Adeola donates ₦50 million to Cityboy Movement in Ogun
The Senator representing Ogun West, Adeola Olamilekan, has donated ₦50 million to the Cityboy Movement to support its empowerment initiatives. The donation was announced during the inaugural Youth Summit and Empowerment Programme organized by the movement in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Senator Adeola, who was represented at the event by Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose, emphasized the importance of youth empowerment…
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Why we engage youth in governance – Gov Abiodun
…says Ogun to award grants to boost business-oriented youths The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said his administration’s decision to engage the youths in governance is to enable them to showcase their innate abilities as well as prepare them for leadership positions in the future. Abiodun also said his administration will provide grants ranging from N500,000 to…
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Prophet Adeyemi predicts transformative 2025 for Nigeria
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo As Nigerians grapple with economic challenges, the General Overseer of Great Tabernacle Miracle Church of God (Mountain of Change), Ido Osun in Osun State, Prophet Adeniran Adeyemi, has predicted that 2025 will usher in tremendous transformation for the nation. Speaking during the church’s 11th-anniversary celebration, the clergyman urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and expect miraculous changes.…
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