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Kwara gov’t in war of words with Saraki over results of LG polls
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has dismissed recent comments made by Senator Bukola Saraki regarding the outcome of the local government elections in the state as “laughable” and an act of “self-flattery,” asserting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) convincingly won the elections across the state In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Communications,…
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I prostrated before Ladoja to end Olubadan crisis – Makinde, celebrates ex-gov’nor @80
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Wednesday, described in detail how he and Chief Rashidi Ladoja reconciled over his alleged attempts to obstruct Ladoja’s ascent to the position of Olubadan of Ibadanland. Makinde spoke during the 80th birthday of celebration of Chief Ladoja, at the Bodija, Ibadan residence of the former governor. He said a truce was arranged when the…
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Three Good Hearts launches skill acquisition programme in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Three Good Hearts, committed to improving the lives of Nigerians, has launched a skill acquisition programme aimed at empowering individuals and fostering economic growth. With the support of international sponsors Christopher Ekagha from the United Kingdom, Baba Oguntolu Akinlana from the United States, and African Child from Nigeria, the NGO is making…
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Kwara gov’t officials assess impact of KwaraLEARN on public schools
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Authorities of the Kwara State Leading Education Achievement and Reform Now (KwaraLEARN) on Tuesday conducted a school visit with top government officials in the state to assess the impact of the programme on teachers, pupils, and learning outcomes in public schools. Tagged ‘KwaraLEARN Schools Visit,’ the monitoring exercise was led by the Managing Director of KwaraLEARN,…
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Ekiti applauds FG for award of key road projects
The Ekiti State Government has commended the Federal Government for awarding contracts for the construction of two major road projects in the state. The Federal Executive Council, during its meeting on Monday, approved the construction of the Ado-Ekiti-Ifaki-Ikole-Omuo-Kogi border road and the Ado-ABUAD-Ijan-Ilumoba road, bringing relief to residents who have endured poor road conditions for years. In a recent statement,…
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Southern Governors ready to work with traditional rulers to engender development- Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said governors from southern Nigeria are ready to work with their traditional rulers to foster peace, unity, and engender development in the region. Abiodun made the declaration on Tuesday when he received members of the Technical Committee of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, who paid him a courtesy call in his…
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Kwara gov’t closes Post Office-Emir’s Road for upgrade, diverts traffic
The Kwara State Government has announced the immediate closure of Post Office-Emir’s Road to facilitate rehabilitation and upgrade works as part of the state’s ongoing urban renewal project. The road closure is aimed at improving road networks and boosting economic activities across the state. In a statement issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engineer Abdulqawiy…
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Ogun to disburse grants to 236 Primary Health Centres
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday, disclosed that his administration would soon begin the disbursement of grants and facilities to the 236 Primary Health Centres (PHC) across the state. This, he said, will ensure that the PHCs meet the requirements of the World Health Organization. Governor Abiodun stated this when he received the executive members of the…
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Oranyan market fire victims seek Oyo govt’s help
The victims of the popular Oranyan Market fire incident in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, sought the assistance of the government and well-to-do individuals in the state to come to their aid as the incident has affected their means of livelihood. It would be recalled that over 40 shops were completely razed to the ground, at the herbal section of…
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Governor Adeleke approves reduced workdays for civil servants, extends palliative payments
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved rescheduled working days for various categories of civil servants and extended palliative payments to public servants for the next two months. The approval, which was contained in a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, reflects Governor Adeleke’s commitment to the well-being of workers in response to…
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