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Blackout as Sabouteurs vandalise Shiroro-Katampe 330KV transmission line
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were on Sunday thrown into darkness as sabouteurs vandalised the Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that the vandalism of the transmission line makes it the fifth of such incident within February and March. The incident happened at 9am on Sunday. “Following initial investigations, TCN engineers…
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Make best use of Ramadan, Gov. Abdulrazaq urges Muslim faithfuls
Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged Muslim faithfuls to make the best use of the special month of Ramadan to earn multiple rewards by extending good wishes to all, giving more alms to the poor, increasing support for one another in good deeds, and observing all the ethics of fasting, including more recitation of the Qur’an…
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Anchor Borrowers Scheme empowers 40,000 agripreneurs in Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said the Anchor Borrowers Scheme nurtured over 40,000 agripreneurs in the state. The governor, who spoke in Abeokuta on Saturday during the 37th Lisabi Day celebration, reiterated his administration’s dedication to supporting young farmers and investors in land clearing, preparation, and mechanization for agriculture. Represented by his deputy, Engr. (Mrs.) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Prince…
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Igbo traders hail stakeholders’s intervention, say no rift with KWIRS
By Mosunmola Ayobami in Ilorin The Igbo Community General Assembly, the parent body of the Igbo Traders Association in Kwara State, has applauded the Chief of Staff, Mahe AbdulKadir and the Senior Adviser/Counsellor to Kwara State governor, Saadudeen Salaudeen, for their mature handling of the impasse between the Igbo traders and Kwara Internal Revenue Agency ( KWIRS). The union made…
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A’Ibom Govt. brokers partnership deal with Indonesia on agriculture, other sectors
Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda in Akwa Ibom State has continued to present prospects that draw the attention of the international community to the various sectors of the State’s economy. Latest of the prospects is the relationship brokered between the Republic of Indonesia and the subnational government of Akwa Ibom State for collaborations in the areas of agriculture, aviation, infrastructure,…
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Osun Govt declares appointment of new Obas follows law, tradition
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Government has rebuffed opposition of violation of law and tradition over the appointment of new kings, declaring that the appointments were in line with tradition and chieftaincy laws. In a statement signed by Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information, allegations of misconduct, corruption and abuse of power were described as unfounded and baseless. …
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Wigwe’s father slumps, rushed to hospital
Syngle Wigwe, the biological father of billionaire business mogul and late former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe on Saturday slumped and was rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate treatment. This was made known by a popular influencer on X(formerly Twitter), Tony Ogbuagu who denied the purported death of the late billionaire’s father. He wrote: “Herbert…
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Kwara Garment Factory trains supervisors ahead official take off
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Garment Factory is gearing up for its official launch as it provides intensive training to its newly hired supervisors, This was contained in a statement issued by the factory’s Managing Director, Hajia Olubukola Adedeji, at the weekend in Ilorin. “Led by experts from StarSew, the factory’s technical partners who are industry leaders in the…
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Over 16,000 women with HIV/AIDS seek Gov. Adeleke, FG’s economic empowerment
The Association of Women Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN), Osun State Chapter has called on Osun State government at all levels to empower them with skills and trainings that would make them self-sustaining and live decent lives. The women lamented that most of them lack money to even pay for their transportation to access treatment and other…
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Gombe-born Hajara wins international Qur’anic competition as NAHCON celebrates
Innocent Raphael The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, has congratulated Hajara Ibrahim Dan’azumi, the first prize winner at the 18th Edition of the Hashemite Jordan International Qur’anic Competition for Females. The prestigious competition which is organized annually by the Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Places of Jordan, was…
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