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Ogbomoso gets interim Chief Imam
Soun Clears Air On Ayilara’s Status Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomoso land has installed Sheikh Habeeb Ayilara as new Chief Imam of the land. The new Imam was turbaned before Muslim leaders and dignitaries by Soun at the Abata section of the palace. The Parakoyi of Ogbomosoland, Alhaji Sirajudeen Aleem, clarified the new Imam would only serve…
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Ogun revokes licenses of 20 private orphanages over non-compliance
The Ogun State Government has revoked the provisional licenses of 20 private orphanages for failing to comply with regulations that prioritize the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. This action was announced by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, during a meeting with the orphanage owners at the ministry’s Conference Room in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Friday.…
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Sanwo-Olu pays compensation to victims of Docemo fire incident
In fulfillment of his promise, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday paid compensation to victims of the Docemo Fire Incident at Idumagbo Avenue by Tom Jones in the Lagos Island area of the state. He stated that the compensation is a testament to his administration’s commitment to supporting those affected by the fire disaster. It will be recalled that…
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Kwara Police parade family, three others, over murder of 21-year-old student
…as two others docked for cultism and murder By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the murder of Awesu Mojisola, a 21-year-old graduating student of Kwara State College of Health Technology. Parading the suspects before newsmen in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Friday, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, stated…
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Gov Adeleke commits N10bn to farm inputs, unveils 31 tractors
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has unveiled 31 newly purchased tractors equipped with full implements for the use of farmers across the state. In addition, he announced a significant commitment of N8 billion for the acquisition of tractors and farm-clearing equipment, along with an additional N2 billion allocated for farm input support. At the event, held…
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Lagos agency records 24,955 sexual violence cases in six years
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), disclosed on Friday that the agency has recorded approximately 24,955 cases of gender-based sexual violence in the state from 2019 to date. In response to the alarming rise in cases of sexual violence, the state government announced plans to launch extensive advocacy campaigns across all…
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Olubadan elevates Sharafadeen Alli, five others in the Balogun chieftaincy line
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin on Friday, elevated six chiefs in the Balogun chieftaincy line, including the Senator representing Ibadan South in the Senate, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli. The Oluwo of Ibadanland performed the chieftaincy rites at the event, held at the Oke Aremo Palace. Those elevated are Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola from Otun Balogun to Balogun…
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Osun Gov’t mandates documentation for tricycle operators to ensure safety
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has announced that tricycle operators must possess all necessary documentation for their vehicles as part of an initiative to enhance safety and security for residents. The Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Transportation, Hon. Yakubu Adejare, emphasized in a statement the importance of obtaining the appropriate documents, including hackney permits, roadworthiness…
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Ogun HoS calls for collaboration with engineers
Ogun State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Kehinde Onasanya has said the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration is dedicated to advancing the state’s infrastructure, even as he called for collaboration with professional organizations to realize its ambitious development agenda. Onasanya stated this during a meeting with the executive members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta branch, led by its…
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Lagos to correct marginalisation of women entrepreneurs
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through its Public Procurement Agency, has launched the Lagos State Gender Responsive Procurement Policy. This policy aims to address the longstanding imbalances that have prevented women entrepreneurs from accessing public procurement opportunities. The Director General of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Mr. Fatai Idowu Onafowote, announced this on Friday, August 30, at…
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