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Segun Oni, SDP guber candidate assures Ekiti workers on job security
Social Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ekiti State and former Governor, Engr. Segun Oni has assured workers in the state public service that he will not sack them. Oni gave the assurance ahead of the June 18 governorship election in the state while meeting with Ekiti Build Back Better group, led by Idowu Adelusi in his country home at Ifaki…
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NEW BRIDE: Oba Akanbi plans royal welcome for new Queen in Iwo tomorrow, releases pictures
More than two years after he and his former Canadian wife, Chanel, parted ways, it is no longer news that the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Telu I, has taken a new wife. The new wife is a dazzling young princess from Kano, Hajiya Firdaus Abdullahi.The news, however, is Oba Akanbi has arranged a lavish royal welcome for…
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Osinbajo extols sterling qualities of new Mutawali of Ilorin, Alimi AbdulRazaq
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Kwara Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Friday turbaned Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq as the second Mutawali of Ilorin Emirate. The royal turbaning was witnessed by prominent Nigerians, led by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi, Speaker Kwara State House of Assembly,…
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You lack full knowledge of Osun debt problem, state DMO boss tells Aregbesola’s finance commissioner
Director General of the Osun Debt Management Office (DMO), Tunde Adejumo says former Finance Commissioner in the state, Wale Bolorunduro does not have the full knowledge of the state’s debt profile. Adejumo was responding to claims by Bolorunduro that the state’s debt status was secretive. He cautioned the former commissioner to desist from misleading the public with wrong narratives as…
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Spelling bee: Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon emerges 20th Lagos one day governor
Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon of Oriwu Model College, Ikorodu has emerged winner of the 20th edition of the Lagos State Spelling Bee competition. Abdulrahmon emerged winner at the grand finale held on Thursday at Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, after a tense final competition. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola in his goodwill address expressed satisfaction with the level of…
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Ogunsua’s death: Osun govt commiserates with Modakeke community
Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State government has commiserated with the people of Modakeke community and the entire Council of Traditional Rulers in Osun over the passing of the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Moses Oladejo Oyediran, Ajombadi III. Oba Oyediran of Ajombadi Compound in Modakeke, who was crowned in December 2018 following the demise of his predecessor, Oba Francis Adedoyin…
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Don’t rename LAUTECH, alumni association begs Makinde
The Alumni Association of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso has rejected the move by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde to rename the institution. In a statement by the Secretary of the association, Professor Azeem Ige, the former students said thousands of graduates of the institution will suffer in their workplaces if the governor renames the institution. Months after…
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Elephants take over Ogun farmlands, injure villagers
A member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Sola Adams, has cried out over invasion of farmlands by elephants in communities in Ogun State and the attendant security risk to lives and properties of the people. The lawmaker who called attention to the plight of his constituents on the floor of the house, added that the elephants injured a…
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Former Ogun sports commissioner, Olopade gives 195 vulnerable people cash award
Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Former Ogun State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Bukola Olopade, has empowered over 195 market women, artisans, aged and youth through his movement tagged “Bukola Olawale Olopade Movement for Dapo Abiodun for second term” (BOOM4DA2) with cash award. Speaking with journalists at the event held at Fajol House, Adatan in Abeokuta, Olapade who was represented by his…
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Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Oyediran joins ancestors
Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Moses Oladejo Oyediran Ajombadi III, has reportedly joined his ancestors. Oba Oyediran was said to have died early this week after a brief illness. He died at the age of 96. While there is no official communication from the palace, a source who does not want to be named, confirmed the monarch’s…
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