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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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Lekki-Ikoyi toll gate: LCC owing $92m says Lagos govt
The Lagos State Government says it is economically unrealistic and investment unfriendly to keep the Lekki toll plaza shut. Speaking while appearing on Arise News Morning Show on Wednesday, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the Lekki Concessions Company – managers of the toll plaza are indebted to the tune of $92.2m to foreign and…
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Informal sector, key driver of economic growth, Oyetola
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola has described the informal sector as a key driver of economic growth, job creation and cultural preservation of every nation. Oyetola said this during a meeting with members of the state’s Artisan Workers Union on Tuesday in Osogbo. The governor, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Civic Engagement,…
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Sanwo-Olu appoints Justice Olatoregun anti-corruption commission chairman
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Justice Mojisola Olatoregun (rtd) as chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. Olatoregun’s appointment was announced in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, which was made available to our correspondent on Tuesday. According to the statement, Olatoregun’s appointment comes after the governor signed into the…
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