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Gov. AbdulRazaq mourns Elemona of Ilemona, Oba Oyekanmi
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the people of Ilemona in Oyun Local Government Area on the passage, on Saturday, of His Royal Highness Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi. The Elemona passed away at the age of 95, according to palace’s accounts. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye in a statement said the Governor sends his heartfelt…
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Heatwave hits Yola, claims 200 lives
By Innocent Raphael A severe heatwave from May 1 to May 13, 2024, has claimed more than 200 lives in Yola, Adamawa State. According to the residents, a combination of extreme temperatures, reaching 47 to 50 degrees Celsius, coupled with high humidity was witnessed. In view of the development, experts have warned that such conditions pose significant risks, including heat…
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Jigawa, IITA partner to revolutionize agriculture
By Innocent Raphael The Jigawa State Government and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have partnered to leverage agricultural innovation and technology for transformation of the sector. The collaboration was unveiled during a visit by IITA delegation, led by Ms. Aline Mugisho, Executive Manager of the IITA’s I-Youth Project, to Governor Mallam Umar Namadi at the Government House in…
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UPDATED: Defection hits Osun PDP as two chieftains decamp to APC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A former National Deputy Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Allhaji Shuaib Oyedokun and Governorship aspirant of the party in Osun State, Omooba Dotun Babayemi on Friday officially decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC). They were received at the APC Secretariat in Osogbo by the National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Basiru, former…
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FAMFA Oil boss hails Adeleke for delivering good governance
…donates health facility to Osun varsity By Innocent Raphael The Chancellor of Osun State University and Executive Vice Chairman of FAMFA Oil, Apostle Dr. (Mrs.) Folorunso Alakija, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke as “an action Governor who is delivering good governance to the good people of Osun State.” Alakija gave the commendation at a meeting in Ikoyi headquarters of FAMFA…
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Abiodun meets Tinubu, lauds President for honouring Awujale with GCON
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for conferring the highest honour in the land, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Awujale ofIjebuland, Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona. Abiodun, who visited the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday evening, also commended the President for…
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OGSG warns against resale of subsidized rice
Ogun State Government has raised the alarm over the purported resale of rice being sold to civil servants in the state at subsidized rates, warning those involved to stop the illegal activities or face the consequences. A statement issued by the Head of Service (HoS), Kehinde Onasanya, said the resale was against the purpose of the state government which is…
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Ataoja of Osogbo, not detained by Police in Abuja, says OPU President
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo President of Osogbo Progressives Union (OPU), Justice Kunle Adeigbe (rtd), has dispelled insinuations that Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, was detained by police in Abuja. The social media was on Thursday awashed with rumors and speculations about the Ataoja’s whereabouts, as there were exchanges between supporters of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…
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KWASIEC fixes sept 21 for local govt election
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) has fixed September 21 for the conduct of Local government elections across the 16 local councils. A statement signed the Commission’s Chairman, Okanla Baba on Thursday in Ilorin, said “Arrangements are being put in place to make this happen within the set date. We will give further breakdown on the…
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Osun IPAC passes vote of no confidence in OSIEC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Osun State chapter has passed a vote of no confidence in the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), stating that the action of the commission signals apparent attempt to manipulate the electoral process. IPAC, in a statement jointly signed by its State Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, Secretary, Mr Oluseye Odesola and…
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