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No supremacy battle with Ooni of Ife – Alaafin
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has dismissed claims of a supremacy tussle between him and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin described the reports as baseless and urged the public to disregard…
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Lagos Govt subsidizes transport with N14.9bn in 6 years
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Tuesday revealed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has spent no less than N14.9 billion subsidising transportation fares for Lagosians over the past six years. This was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during a ministerial press briefing to mark the second anniversary of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s second term in…
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MC Oluomo defends ‘Kundusi’ gaffe
…says ‘I started as bus conductor to become who I am today’ The President, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has defended his ‘kundusi’ comment. Akinsanya made the defence while speaking with the delegates of the union in a viral video on Tuesday. According to him, he is uneducated and could…
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Reinstated Osun LG chairmen visit Oyetola in show of gratitude
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The reinstated local government chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, at his residence in Iragbiji on Easter Monday. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Government…
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Ogun Commissioner canvasses strong collaboration between govt, NGOs in uplifting less privileged
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, has called for strong collaboration between the public and private sectors to make life more comfortable for the underserved communities and the vulnerable in society. Adeleye made this call while delivering her keynote address with the theme “Uniting For A Cause: The Crucial Role of Collaboration Between Government And NGOs…
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Tinubu hails Emir of Ilorin at 85, congratulates new Ansar-Ud-Deen President
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 85th birthday, and Barrister Adeniji Kazeem on his emergence as President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Worldwide. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the Emir’s legacy of service, dedication to national unity, and…
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LG polls: Group urges Lagos APC to back Christian for Ejigbo chairmanship
An interest group, Concerned Christians for President Tinubu 2027 (CCPT), has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos Chapter to consider a Christian candidate for the chairmanship ticket of the Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (ELCDA) of Lagos State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group’s president, Richard Cletus, expressed strong objection to the alleged…
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NAMA begins validation of Ogun agro-cargo airport for commercial flights
Officials of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), on Monday, carried out flight checks at the the Gateway International Airport, Ogun State, beginning the process for the commencement of commercial flights. Speaking after conducting the check, the Manager, Flight Calibration Services, NAMA, Engr. Miri Selzing, said the aim of the check was to ensure that it aligned with the proposed…
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Arsonists raze Ilesa Court as Governor Adeleke orders investigation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Suspected arsonists in the early hours of Monday set ablaze the Ilesa High Court 2 building, resulting in the structure being largely burnt to the ground. Reports indicated that sensitive court files and exhibits were also destroyed in the fire. It was further learnt that the state fire service was mobilised to the scene, but the…
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Gov AbdulRazaq felicitates Emir of Ilorin at 85
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended his hearty congratulations to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on his 85th birthday, celebrated today, April 21. Governor AbdulRazaq joined the rest of the state—especially the people of Ilorin Emirate—in celebrating the Mai Martaba’s immensely impactful life of service to God and humanity…
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