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Osun heads of LG administration deny signing MOU with government on state projects
The Heads of Local Government Administration in Osun State has denied the rumour peddled around that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) with the State Government on State projects. The State Chairman, Forum of Heads of Local Government, Dr. Adewale Adedapo, in a release made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday, described the rumour as unsubstantiated lies. The…
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Osun government debunks viral video, says Adeleke, Ooni have best of relationship
Osun State Government has reacted to the viral video on social media about Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, saying that the video was not the true reflection of what transpired between the duo. A trending video, shared on various social platforms saw Adeleke delaying the reciprocation of a courtesy extended to him by the…
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Abiodun mourns death of former finance minister, Soleye
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday described the passing of former Finance Minister, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye as a great loss to Ogun State and Nigeria at large. Dr. Soleye was a former minister of finance between 1984-1985 during the military regime of General Muhammadu Buhari. He served for twenty (20) months as Minister of Finance. At a time,…
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Onaolapo Soleye, ex-Finance Minister dies four days after 90th birthday
Nigeria has lost one of its eminent public servants, Dr. Onaolapo Olusegun Soleye, who served as the Minister of Finance from 1984 to 1985. He died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the age of 90, just four days after celebrating his birthday with his family and friends. Dr. Soleye was a distinguished economist and administrator, who held various positions…
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Lagos Assembly summons Sanwo-Olu’s aides over recklessness of motorists
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday summoned the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, and the Special Adviser on Transportation to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Hon. Sola Giwa over alleged recklessness of some motorists operating in the state. The lawmakers also invited the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Bolaji Oreagba. Although, the date…
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Labour strike: Students sent home, banks locked in Osun
Students in public schools in Osogbo, Osun, were sent back home on Tuesday in compliance with the directive of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), that asked its members to embark on Nationwide strike. The students from various public primary and secondary schools were seen on the roads and streets, going back home. At CAC Grammar School, Gbodofon…
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Osun APC chieftain calls for withdrawal of OSIEC chairman nomination
A chieftain of the All Progresives Congress, (APC), Ayodele Kusamotu, has called for the withdrawal of the nomination made on Osun State Independent Electoral Commission. In a statement issued and made available to newsmen in Osogbo, Kusamotu noted that the nomination made was an aberration to the law and will be challenged before a competent court. He said, “The Osun…
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Ajulo commends Ondo elders for proactive steps in political crisis resolution
In a significant move towards restoring political tranquillity in Ondo State, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, OON, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA), has applauded the wisdom demonstrated by Ondo State elders. Ajulo said the State has, again, demonstrated its resourcefulness in the area of politics, governance and human development. He said “Ondo elders have demonstrated…
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Osun Assembly screens, confirms statutory boards nominees
Osun State House of Assembly on Monday concluded the processes of screening and confirmation of nominees for chairmen and members of statutory commissions in the state. Speaking at the emergency House plenary, the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, said “to enhance seamless operations in the statutory commissions and since the credentials of the nominees have been screened by the…
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Why Abiodun is investing massively in infrastructure- aide
The Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Ogun state governor, Mr Kayode Akinmade, has said the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun is investing massively in infrastructure in order to provide better living standards for the citizenry and create enabling environment for investment and future development of the state. Akinmade made this known in a chat with newsmen on Monday…
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