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The next Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, up close & personal
Following the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Royal Highness, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, Okunmade II, discussions and speculations are rife as to who becomes the next king of Ibadan land. In this report, Westernpost provides up close and personal information on the individual next in line to become the monarch of the ancient town. According to the…
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Olubadan to be buried today, a mighty Iroko has fallen, says Gov. Makinde
The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun will be buried today. The late monarch would be buried following Islamic rites at his Alli Iwo family compound in Ibadan by 4 pm. Oba Balogun reportedly died at the University College Hospital (UCH) on Thursday night after a brief illness. In a press statement issued on Friday, the Oyo State…
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BREAKING: Olubadan dies, 2 years after ascending throne
The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, has died. He died at the age of 82. According to a palace source, the first-class monarch died at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan a few hours after he was admitted into the tertiary health facility on Thursday evening. It was gathered that the Oyo State…
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Ogun council breeds hybrid oil palm seedlings for sales, planting
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ijebu East LG has embarked on the nursery and breeding of hybrid palm oil seedlings. According to the Supervisor for Agriculture and Natural Resources in the local government, Kunle Adesanya, it was the decision of the Council Boss, Hon. Oyesanya Adetutu Elizabet, to diversify the revenue sources of the LG and contribute to the ongoing efforts…
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EFCC rearraigns ex- gov Yahaya Bello, others for alleged N100bn fraud
By Innocent Raphael Immediate past Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, the Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor, Alli Bello, and one Daudu Suleiman have been re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly diverting about N100 billion belonging to the state government in September 2015. Following the development, Ali Bello and Dauda Suleman have however pleaded…
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Ogun, Germany to partner on food production
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for the exploration of available partnership options between Germany and Ogun State in the area of food production. He said Ogun State is looking at ways of contributing to the food security agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Prince Abiodun stated this when he received the Consul General, German Embassy, Weert Borner…
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Ogun debunks online recruitment advert
The Ogun State Government on Thursday debunked an online recruitment advert purported to have emanated from the state Civil Service Commission. In a statement in Abeokuta, the Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Roseline Oluwatoyin Jacobs advised members of the public to disregard the recruitment advert. In the said online advert, the commission was reported to have called on prospective…
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A’Ibom govt renews bid to actualize Ibom deep seaport project
There are strong indications that the dream of having an Ibom Deep Seaport will soon be a reality as Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, moves to reposition the designated technical committee towards the implementation of the project. Governor Umo Eno gave the indication when he took members of the Technical Committee on the Implementation of Ibom Deep Seaport round…
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Commendation as Gov. AbdulRazaq distributes 50,000-carton palliatives to students
Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the distribution of 50,000 cartons of noodles to support students across state, federal and private tertiary institutions as student leaders applauded the initiative, saying the food palliatives indicate that the administration prioritises students’ welfare. The student leaders who spoke during the event included representatives of students of universities in…
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Group calls on stakeholders to support gender equality, inclusive governance
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A Non-Governmental Organization, Hope for Family Development Initiatives (HFDI), has called on stakeholders at all levels to work collaboratively to support women’s leadership and ensure that women have an equal voice in shaping the future of the country. Speaking at an advocacy meeting with relevant stakeholders in Osun State, the Program Manager of HFDI in the…
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