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Nigeria at 64: We’re emerging economic powerhouse of Nigeria- Abiodun
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his state is emerging as the powerhouse in Nigeria through deliberate policies aimed at implementing local initiatives to transform the lives of the people, as well as supporting federal government policies for national development. Abiodun made this known on Tuesday in his address to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary…
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NSCDC arraigns teenager for arson, theft in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arraigned a teenager, Olawumi Ayomide, for allegedly setting a building on fire after stealing items belonging to the occupants. On Monday, 30th September 2024, the Kwara State Magistrate Court, presided over by Magistrate M.A. Yahaya, found the suspect guilty and sentenced him to one…
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Gov Abdulrazaq congratulates Nigerians on 64th independence anniversary
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended his felicitations to President Bola Tinubu and the people of Nigeria on the country’s 64th Independence anniversary. Governor AbdulRazaq also specifically congratulated the people of Kwara State on this significant milestone. His congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Tuesday…
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Kwara: Community commends Govt over Oowu Waterfalls road construction
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The people of Owa-Onire, a community in the Ile-Ire district of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, have expressed their appreciation to the Kwara State government for development projects across the state, particularly the construction of the Oowu Waterfalls road. This was stated in a release by the Chairman of the Owa-Onire Central Planning Committee, Mallam…
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Oct 1 protest: Ogun court restricts protesters to 4 locations
A High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has restricted members of the #FearlessInOctober protest groups in the state to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Gateway International Stadium in Sagamu, Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School in Ota. The court, presided over by Tajudeen A. Okunsokan gave this order on Monday, following an application…
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October 1: Kwara CJ restricts public protest to Metropolitan Square
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Public protests of any kind in Kwara State are restricted to the Metropolitan Square, Ilorin, in the interest of public order and safety, as ordered by Chief Judge Abiodun Adebara on Monday, September 30, 2024. Ruling on an ex-parte motion filed and argued by the Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Senior Ibrahim…
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Group joins nationwide protest on October 1 in Osun
…demands good governance, economic relief By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens in Osun State has announced its participation in a nationwide peaceful protest, dubbed “Fearless Protest 2.0,” to demand good governance, economic relief, and accountability from the Federal and State Governments. The protest, scheduled for October 1, 2024, is tagged “National Day of Survival.” Addressing journalists…
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Kwara Govt organises retreat for new LG executives on financial prudence, governance
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government organized a four-day capacity-building training for the newly inaugurated Local Government Chairmen and Vice Chairmen to prepare them for their roles as chief executives at the grassroots level. The program, which commenced on Friday, September 26, and ended on September 29, 2024, was organized in collaboration with 7 Yard Resources Limited, a…
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Osun Govt seals off Segilola Resources Operating Limited over tax evasion
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has sealed the business premises of Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd, a UK-based company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. This action follows a court order authorizing the state to distrain the company for failing to comply with a tax audit on Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), Withholding Taxes,…
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OYRTMA pledges strict action against assaulters
The Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adekoya Adesagba (Rtd), has warned against violation of government policies. Adesagba warned those who assault OYRTMA officers, saying that they will be prosecuted as prescribed in the extant laws. This follows the recent arrest of Raheem Ridwan, who allegedly assaulted OYRTMA officer Toheeb Abbas on September 19 at…
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