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First Lady assures Nigerians of commitment to support less-privileged in society
…as RHI distributes food items to beneficiaries in Ekiti The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to enhance the lives of ordinary Nigerians. Speaking through the Vice President’s wife, Hajia Nana Shettima, during a food distribution event at the Government House in Ado Ekiti, she emphasized that the government’s…
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Osun: NANS demands suspension of SSA over alleged misconduct, fund misuse
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Osun Axis, has called for the suspension of Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Students’ Matters, Oladejo Basiru Aderoju, over allegations of misconduct and misuse of government funds. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, NANS JCC Osun Axis Chairman Ogungbe Taiwo accused Aderoju of sponsoring a…
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TCI’s awareness campaign boosts family planning adoption in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Family planning adoption in Osun State has seen a marked increase, with over 100 new acceptors each month. This trend was highlighted during a field trip to the Primary Health Care Center in Asubiaro, located in Osogbo Local Government Area, as part of an initiative sponsored by The Challenge Initiative (TCI). Mrs. Taiwo Omoyisola, the Principal…
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Lagos, Akwa Ibom, strengthen economic ties with groundbreaking of Ibom Towers
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has celebrated a new chapter in inter-state collaboration and investment with the groundbreaking of Ibom Towers, an 18-storey multipurpose building project launched by Akwa Ibom State on Victoria Island, Lagos. The project, expected to generate significant revenue for Akwa Ibom and create a lasting symbol of cooperation, was formally inaugurated by Governor Sanwo-Olu and Akwa…
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EFCC arrests 55 internet fraud suspects in Offa
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Operatives from the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 55 individuals suspected of internet fraud across various locations in Offa, Offa Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This recent crackdown follows a prior EFCC operation from September 3 to 6, 2024, in which around 100 suspected…
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Adeleke refutes N8bn LAUTECH refund claim, details fund usage under Oyetola
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has clarified that his administration did not receive an N8 billion refund from Oyo State for Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). He revealed that the previous administration, under Governor Gboyega Oyetola, received N3.5 billion from the fund, spending nearly N2 billion before leaving office. Governor Adeleke addressed circulating reports suggesting…
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Family planning facility records 4,000 clients in 10 months
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The family planning unit at Cottage Hospital, Adewole, Ilorin, has recorded over 4,000 clients who adopted various family planning methods between January and October this year. Mrs. Shehu Asiat, a Principal Nursing Officer and family planning provider at Cottage Hospital, confirmed this on Wednesday. She attributed the high uptake to the hospital’s accessible location and the…
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Blocking revenue leakages responsible for successful implementation of 2024 budget- Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has attributed the successful implementation of the 2024 budget to increase in funds due to the effective maximisation of more revenue areas and blockage of leakages in the system. The Governor stated this during the town hall meeting on the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and 2025 Budget for Ogun West Senatorial District…
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LASG debunks rumors of Sanwo-Olu suing EFCC over alleged post-tenure probe
The Lagos State Government has officially refuted claims circulating in certain media outlets that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged plan to investigate or prosecute him following his tenure. The rebuttal, signed by Lawal Pedro, SAN, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, clarified that…
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DAWN addresses NGF concerns over Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms
On President Bola Tinubu proposed tax reforms bill, the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) commission has addressed concerns raised by the Northern Governors Forum (NGF), particularly as it relates to Value Added Tax (VAT) distribution. Director General, DAWN Commission, Dr. Seye Oyeleye in a statement titled, “President Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms: a pathway to sustainable development for all regions…
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