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Rescue retired Ekiti University Don from kidnap, AREDAA urges Police
The Are-Ekiti Development Association (AREDAA) has called on the Ekiti State Police Command to urgently secure the release of Professor Femi Olaofe, a retired university don who was recently kidnapped from his residence in Ado Ekiti. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Ekiti State Housing Estate, Ado Ekiti, when Professor Olaofe, a native of Are-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun local government…
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Osun ALGON, CDHR applaud S’Court ruling on autonomy for LGAs
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Supreme Court’s recent judgment affirming financial autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) has sparked widespread reactions. Delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the ruling mandates that state governors must no longer interfere with the funds allocated to local councils, meaning, local government allocations from the Federation Account will be paid directly to the councils.…
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Late Oyo Lawmaker, Akinremi laid to rest in Ibadan
The late Ibadan North Federal Constituency representative, Hon. Olaide Akinremi, has been laid to rest on Thursday. The burial rites conducted by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiy Agbotomokekere, had the attendance of Hon. Stanley Odidiomo, Hon. Abass Agboworin, APC Secetrary in the state, Alhaji Tajudeen Olanite, the Publicity Secetrary of APC in Oyo State, Olawale Sadare Family, friends,…
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Drive positive change in society, Lagos First Lady tells corps members
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Mrs. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on corps members to contribute positively to the development of Lagos and Nigeria. Dr. Sanwo-Olu made this appeal during an interactive session with the Year 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members at the NYSC Camp in Iyana Ipaja today. She emphasized the importance of the NYSC scheme in…
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Makinde inaugurates new Olubadan palace
The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the new palace of Olubadan of Ibadan. The inauguration which took place on Wednesday, had in attendance some prominent Ibadan indigenes and personalities. In a post on his X handle, the governor acknowledged the contributions of former governor Abiola Ajomobi to the construction of the palace. “This evening, we commissioned…
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Gov Adeleke to complete public service reform following staff audit report
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has vowed to see the ongoing public service reform to its conclusion following the submission of the final staff audit report by Sally Tibot Consult. The commitment was made in a recent statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. During the presentation at the Government House in Osogbo, lead consultant Mrs.…
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Osun: OSSIEC issues eligibility regulations for LG Polls
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has released eligibility regulations for political parties ahead of the local government elections scheduled for February 2025. The commission has also announced its readiness to appoint electoral officers, assistant electoral officers, and other staff in preparation for the elections. Hashim Abioye, the Chairman of OSSIEC, made this announcement through…
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President Tinubu mourns passing of Oyo Lawmaker
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the family of Olaide Akinremi, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, who passed away on Wednesday. Akinremi, a two-term member of the House of Representatives and a dedicated member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was remembered for his service and commitment to his constituency. In a statement…
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LASG will exploit potential in creative industries to boost economy – Benson-Awoyinka
Lagos State Government will leverage the potential of the creative industries to enhance its economy, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka has said. Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka spoke during a town hall meeting on the Afropolis Lagos 2024, scheduled for October 26 to November 3. Accompanied by Mr Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on…
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NBA calls for investigation into Osun Speaker over alleged assault
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Osogbo branch, has formally petitioned the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Umar Abba, to investigate the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Wale Egbedun, for allegedly assaulting one of its members, Muideen Adeshina Yusuf. In a statement signed by the NBA’s Chairman, Saheed Abiona, and Secretary, Ibrahim Hassan, the…
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