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Kano Assembly repeals Emirates Council Law
…dissolves five new emirates By Innocent Raphael The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano Emirates Council Law (Repeal Bill) 2024 after its third reading. This new law effectively dissolves the establishment of five new emirates in the state, reverting the administrative structure to its previous configuration. The repeal bill, which nullifies the creation of the emirates of…
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Gov. Adeleke flags off distribution of instructional materials to schools
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has flagged off the distribution of exercise books to students of secondary schools in the State, with a call to parents and other stakeholders to repose confidence in the public education system in the State. Speaking during the ceremony, Adeleke reiterated that his administration remain focussed, committed and resolute about the…
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Ogun disburses second tranche of N1bn operational grant to businesses
Ogun State Government on Wednesday commenced the disbursement of the second phase of the N1billion Operational Grant for Micro and Small scale Enterprises in the state under its OG-cares scheme. The first disbursement was done in 2023, during which 1,000 entrepreneurs in micro enterprises received N100,000 each, while those in the small scale categories received N350,000 each. About 2,822 entrepreneurs…
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We’ve lost our finest public servant in Lagos’, Gov. Sanwo-olu pays moving tribute to late deputy COS
Testimonies poured out in torrents for the late Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Olumade Soyannwo, as colleagues, friends and relatives gathered, on Tuesday, at a Night of Tributes to share memories of their moments and encounters with him. The accolades, profound accounts of the deceased’s professional conducts and virtue of his generosity shared by…
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Kwara: NIPSS lauds Abdulrazaq on digital economy, youth employment
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 46 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, Plateau State, have lauded the governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on the promotion of digital economy, youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in the state. The participants gave the commendation at the end of their…
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Abiodun harps on judicious use of public funds
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said his administration will continue to ensure probity and judicious spending of public funds and other resources by avoiding recklessness spending. Speaking while declaring open the 4th annual internal auditors retreat organised by the audit monitoring department of the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Abiodun said…
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APC, Osun Govt trade words over alleged plot to murder Gov. Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Government has raised alarm that a former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, is plotting the murder of the State Governor, Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026 Governorship election in the state. A statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, alleged that Oyedokun,…
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IGP Egbetokun’s wife leads POWA on visit to Olubadan-designate
The Wife of the Inspector General of Police and President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Elizabeth Egbetokun, on Tuesday, led wives of other police top hierarchy to the palace of Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin in Ibadan. In attendance were the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Eddy Oyewole; Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Adebimpe, Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland,…
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Oyo Assembly okays N10bn loan for World Bank projects
By Innocent Raphael Oyo State House of Assembly has granted approval for Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to secure a N10 billion loan facility. Accordingly, this funding will serve as counterpart financing for World Bank-assisted projects and the UBEC-SUBEB matching grant. Governor Makinde’s request was detailed in a letter read by Speaker Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin during the Assembly’s session on Tuesday,…
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Ilorin International Conference Center to be completed soon, says Commissioner
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Damilola Yusuf-Adelodun has disclosed that the 1,500-capacity Ilorin International Conference Centre will be completed soon. The International Conference Center when completed would have an additional 500-capacity hall and 120 rooms for various activities in the state. The commissioner revealed this during an inter-ministerial press briefing held at…
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