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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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Oyetola advocates entrenchment of right values among youths as panacea to get-rich-quick syndrome
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola , has charged traditional religion worshippers in the state to continue to inculcate right values in the young people as leaders of tomorrow. According to him, this would help the society in no small way to reduce many of social vices presently rampant among the younger generation. Oyetola made the call in Osogbo on Thursday…
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Science, technology began in Ile-Ife over 4000 years ago, says Ooni Ogunwusi
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11 has said that the cradle of civilization started with the black race, particularly in Ile-Ife, contrary to the general believe that civilization started in the Western world. Speaking during the on-site exhibition and opening of the ancient Olokun Heritage site in Ile-ife, Oba Ogunwusi stated that sciences and…
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Osun PDP primary: Adeleke, Babayemi bicker over court ruling
By Deborah Oladejo The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State may not end soon as Senator Ademola Adeleke and Prince Dotun Babayemi lay claims to the party’s governorship candidate. It would be recalled that the party on March 8 held a parallel congress for the governorship primary election in the state. Babayemi had earlier approached the…
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Lagos justice commissioner elected interim chairman 36 states’ attorneys general
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, has been elected interim chairman of the Executive Committee of Attorneys-General and Commissioners for Justice of the 36 states in Nigeria. Onigbanjo was elected as the body’s interim chairman at its inaugural meeting held recently in Abuja. Other members of the Committee are the Rivers State AG, Prof. Zac Adangor…
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