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Owa Obokun’s death: Owa-in-Council suspends palace activities, no curfew imposed
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Following the demise of Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the Owa-in-Council (AgbaIjesa) has suspended all palace activities until further notice to observe traditional rites. The council clarified that no curfew has been imposed across Ijesaland, encouraging citizens to continue their daily activities without disruption. Addressing the media at the Owa Obokun Adimula Palace in Ilesa on Friday,…
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Gov. AbdulRazaq swears in 6 new High Court Judges
…tasks them with upholding justice By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, officiated the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed High Court Judges in Ilorin. This latest appointment brings the total number of judges sworn in under his administration to eleven in the past five years. Speaking at the event, the governor highlighted the significance…
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Soun sets to leverage Cradles Cultural Carnival for development of Ogbomosoland
By Kunle Sanni The Soun of Ogbomoso, Ghandi Olaoye, has unveiled a 25-year blueprint aimed at the development of Ogbomosoland and the preservation of its cultural heritage. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at a dinner event to unveil the logo for the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival, Olaoye announced the formation of various committees to actualize his long-term vision for the town.…
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Gov. Abiodun mourns Charles Coffie Gyamfi, former correspondent of TheGuardian
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the former correspondent of The Guardian in the state, Mr. Charles Coffie Gyamfi, as a thoroughbred professional who positively impacted society. Mr. Gyamfi died in Abeokuta today, September 13. Governor Abiodun, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, described Gyamfi’s death as a great loss to the journalism…
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Yoruba Group seeks peaceful coexistence among traders in Lagos
The Yoruba Council Worldwide has called for peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups in Lagos State. Specifically, the council encouraged traders at the Ikeja Computer Market in Lagos to continue to live in harmonious relationships towards endearing peace in the state. The President of YCW, Oladotun Hassan, appealed while addressing journalists at the palace of Ooni of Ife in Ile-Ife, Osun…
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Lagos tackling pollution, climate change through global collaboration, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to addressing global challenges such as pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Speaking at the Lagos Sustainability Summit on Thursday, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Sanwo-Olu, represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, emphasized that Lagos is positioning itself as a global leader in sustainability…
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Oyetola mourns loss of Owa-Obokun, commiserates with Ijesa sons, daughters
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has mourned the demise of the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Obokun Adimula, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran. Oyetola commiserated with the Olori, children of the deceased as well as sons and daughters of Ijesaland over the passage of the revered monarch. Oyetola, in a statement released by…
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Kwara garment factory commences with tracksuits for tracksuits for national youth games
Kwara state government said it has commenced its garment factory, a vision Fulfilled by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq ‘s Initiative amid at dlivering high-quality tracksuits, jerseys for national youth games. A post on X stated that, “From conceptualization to realisation, one of the initiatives and legacy projects of Governor AbdulRazaq-led administration, Kwara Garment Factory has hit the ground running with the…
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Ogun begins bulk purchase, selling of food items
….bans levies in markets The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed plans by his administration to introduce a price control mechanism in the state. Abiodun also disclosed that henceforth, all forms of market levies have been suspended, noting that only development and environmental levies will be allowed, as they are meant for the development of markets in…
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Governor Adeleke pays tribute to late Oba Aromolaran, condoles Ijesa People
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Dr Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, who departed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. In a statement issued on Thursday at Osogbo, by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke described the late monarch as a “father…
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