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Ogun: Prevent chaos, don’t render us jobless, Tarmac traders beg Abiodun
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Traders in the popular phone and digital market in TARMAC located at Ibara area of Abeokuta, Ogun state capital have appealed to governor Dapo Abiodun to stop the alleged plan demolition of the market. The phone dealers under the auspices of Mobile Phone Dealers and Technicians Association (MOPDATEC) who protested on Friday were seen with placards…
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Gov. Soludo appoints first Yoruba Permanent Secretary in Anambra
The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed an Osun State indigene, Bayo Ojeyinka, as a permanent secretary in the state civil service. Ojeyinka is among the 18 new permanent secretaries appointed by the governor. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Anytime, who made the announcement in a statement on Friday, said the appointments were in furtherance…
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Customs CG addresses Kano Journalists, stresses measure to ensure national food security
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, paid a visit to the Kano/Jigawa Command on Friday, March 8, 2024, where he addressed officers and men shortly after receiving a ceremonial quarter guard from personnel of the Command. In his address, CGC Adeniyi spoke about the prevailing state of food scarcity in the country, urging officers and…
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Ogun to immortalize ex-finance minister Soleye
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Friday said his administration would immortalize the late former Minister of Finance, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye. Abiodun made this known during the final burial ceremony of Dr. Soleye at Owu Baptist Church, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He acknowledged the contribution of Dr. Soleye to the development of the Western…
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Kwara Gov. launches scheme to train youth, communities on mgt of public infrastructure
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched a programme to train community folks on proper handling of public facilities for efficiency, long lifespan, and prudence. Launching the Kwara Training, Repair, Empowerment and Community Ownership (KWA-TRECO 1.0) in Ilorin, the Governor said the initiative will train people across communities and instill in them a culture of maintaining public infrastructure. The scheme…
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UPDATED: Osun kingship Crisis: New king breaks into seclusion to perform traditional rites
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The newly appointed Aare of Iree, Muritala Oyelakin, on Friday, invaded the Odofin’s compound in Iree and broke the door leading to King’s seclusion shrine to commence traditional rites. It would be recalled that Governor Ademola Adeleke recently ordered the removal of Oba Rapheal Oluponnle through a government White Paper and ordered that a new process…
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Gov. Adeleke flags off 5.68km Egbedi-Erin Osun road, others
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has flagged off the construction of Ede-Egbedi-Erin Osun inter city road, reaffirming his commitment to transparency and accountability in public contracting. The Governor, who spoke through Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr BT Salami said the cost of the 5.68 kilometer road is N1.690,847,000 The Governor however said the road will be…
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Fresh protest rocks OAUTHC over sustability test as management moves venue to army barrack
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Sacked workers of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, on Friday resumed their protest at the hospital premises following the failure of the management to reverse the decision to lay off the workers. It would be recalled that more than 1500 workers of the hospital were laid off by the Federal Government after…
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CGC Adeniyi pays homage to Emir Bayero, expresses readiness to ease business in Kano
Kunle Sanni, Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, on Thursday paid homage to the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, at his Palace in Kano. During the meeting, Adeniyi reiterated the importance of strengthening the bond between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Kano community, stressing the Service’s more profound commitment to collaboration and mutual understanding.…
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Kwara State Hospitals Board bags ‘best performing govt agency’ award
The Kwara State Hospital Management Board has been awarded as the 2023 Best Performing Government Agency by the National Telescope Newspaper. The award was presented by the Organisation’s Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. David Olusegun represented by the Managing Director, Mr Femi Ajayi and received by the Executive Secretary, Directors, Chief Medical Directors of Civil Service hospital and General Hospital Ilorin,…
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