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PHOTO NEWS: Oyebanji, Olanipekun attend investiture of Ropo Dada as 13th President of Institute of Stockbrokers
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji and Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN attended the investiture of Ekiti indigene, Ropo Dada as the 13th President of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Lagos on Friday. Writing on the even on his social media pages, Governor Oyebanji said: “It was an honour to attend the investiture ceremony of the 13th President and Chairman of the…
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No plan to demolish Ilesa Central Mosque, Gov. Adeleke reassures
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has allayed fears of Ijesa Muslim Community on the ongoing Ilesa road dualisation, reassuring them that there is no plan to demolish Ilesa Central Mosque. The Governor spoke through his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noting that the assurance given during the ‘Ipade Imole’ still remains. The statement reads : “Governor Adeleke…
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LASG issues 2-week registration notice to Danfo drivers
The Lagos State Government has issued a two-week registration notice to all public transport drivers (Korope/Danfo bus drivers), as it releases the restructuring plans to improve commuting experience. Speaking at a meeting with bus operators and Union leaders in the State, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, said the move aligned with the Strategic Transportation Master…
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Dredging Project: Mende residents urge Contractor to return to site
Following the abandoned dredging project for the channelization of the Ikorodu-Mende ferry route, residents of Mende in Lagos State have called on the contractor handling the project to return to the site. Speaking with journalists, the concerned residents alleged that dredging equipment had been abandoned and that engineers were no longer present on site. They urged Merited Construction Limited, the…
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Soun of Ogbomoso, Chief Imam, spoil for war over trip to Mecca
By Innocent Raphael The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has issued a formal query to the Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Shiek Taliat Ayilara, for traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage without prior notification to the traditional ruler, in what has appeared as tension rising between the two leaders. The query, dated June 10, 2024, highlights that…
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Hajj 2024: Lagos urges Hajj Commission to address operational challenges
Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON to convene a meeting with all States of the federation to discuss the challenges faced during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage and find a lasting solution. Layode made the call during a press conference held at the Alsaad Flower Hotel 2,…
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Ogun allocates 200 Housing units to subscribers at Kobape phase III
Ogun State Government will from Monday, next week begin allocation of 200 housing units to Subscribers of the Kobape phase III housing scheme. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Housing, Alhaji Jamiu Akande Omoniyi while speaking at a press conference on the activities of his ministry. The commissioner added that the housing policy of the Dapo Abiodun-led…
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UniOsun ASUU threatens to embark on strike over unresolved issues
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Osun State University branch, has threatened to embark on a strike action if the outstanding issues between the union and the Nigerian Government are not resolved promptly. At a press briefing jointly addressed by its Chairperson, Comrade Olaosenikan Wende and the Assistant Secretary, Comrade Damilare Adekomi at the main…
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Minimum wage: Let’s pay according to our ability, say Southern Govs
Governors from the southern part of Nigeria under the aegis of the Southern Governors’ Forum, have called for the consideration of the cost of living and ability of each state to pay the new minimum wage just as they advocated that each State be allowed to negotiate the new wage with the labour unions. This was contained in a Communique…
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FG approves upgrade of Ibadan airport
By Innocent Raphael The Federal Government in a move to ensure continuous development of the aviation sector in the country, has approved the upgrade of the Ibadan Airport. Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde revealed this on Wednesday, confirming that the long-awaited upgrade of the Ibadan Airport, located in Alakia, will commence in the next three weeks. The announcement was made…
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