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Olugbon of Orile-Igbon backs embattled Chief Imam amidst Ogbomoso religious controversy
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, has expressed support for the embattled Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Talihat Yunus Ayilara, stating that traditional rulers do not possess the authority to dismiss religious leaders. This statement comes amid a controversy sparked by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, who recently appointed Habib Ayilara as the Chief Imam for his palace.…
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New UNILORIN students to resume 2024/2025 session in October, says management
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Olubunmi Abayomi Omotesho, has announced that new students will resume for the 2024/2025 academic session in October. This cohort will include students who were initially admitted for the 2023/2024 session, as well as those who recently participated in the 2024/2025 Post-UTME exercise. In an interview, Prof.…
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Post-UTME: UNILORIN screens 16,097 candidates for admission
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Over 16,097 prospective students participated in the 2024 Post-UTME screening exercise at the University of Ilorin, held from Thursday, August 29, to Saturday, August 31, 2024. The Director of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Kamil Rauf, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the screening, attributing the success to the…
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Gov AbdulRazaq celebrates Kwara-born Eniola, over win at Paralympic Games
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mariam Eniola Bolaji for winning Africa’s first medal in para-badminton at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris. Eniola, who recently dedicated her rise to the number two position in the world rankings to Governor AbdulRazaq, defeated Ukraine’s Kozyna Oksana 21-9, 21-9 in the Women’s Singles SL3…
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Ekiti begins full implementation of NAGS-AP programme
Ekiti State Government has commenced the full implementation of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) programme, an initiative of the President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government designed to boost Agricultural production, improve food security and empower farmers across the country. This State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade who made this known in statement…
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Kwara: Pensioners appeal to Governor over secretariat eviction notice
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Pensioners in Kwara State, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) Kwara State chapter, have called on Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to rescind a quit notice issued by the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KGIS) demanding the union vacate their state secretariat. The state government, as part of its urban renewal project to beautify…
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Govs Eno, Adeleke, Sule to attend COWLSO 2024 National Women’s Conference
By Adeola Ogunrinde Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule will headline the upcoming 24th National Women’s Conference, scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, to Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at The Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, starting at 9 a.m. daily. Lagos State First Lady and Chairman…
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Oyo trains 352 LG Supervisory Councillors, SAs
The Oyo State Government has organized an induction workshop for the Thirty-Three (33) Local Government Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants in the State. The workshop was held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo, said the induction workshop is aimed at…
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Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others salute Olusi over development of Lagos
By Adeola Ogunrinde President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and several other prominent Nigerians have praised Prince Tajudeen Olusi, the Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), for his significant role in the development of Lagos State. The accolades were given at a reception dinner celebrating the elder statesman, who was also recently awarded an Honorary Doctor of…
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Kwara: Sanitation task force apprehends, fines over 400 violators
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin In a continued effort to enforce sanitation laws in Kwara State, the State Environmental Sanitation Task Force has convicted and fined over 400 individuals for violating sanitation regulations. The State Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, disclosed this while speaking to journalists after the environmental sanitation exercise conducted across the state over the weekend. The…
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