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Osun NSCDC trains 175 personnel on Alternative Dispute Resolution to decongest correctional centres
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Zonal Commander in charge of Zone J of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Engineer Quadri Saladin has called on Peace and Conflict Resolutions Unit of the Osun State command of the Corps not to overburden courts of jurisdiction with civil matters that can better be resolved through the engagement of Alternative Dispute Resolution…
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Ogun NUJ mourns ex-NUT Chairman
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ogun State chapter, has expressed sadness over the demise of Comrade Akinola Adediran who until his death was the Immediate Past Chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ogun State Wing and NLC Treasurer. WesternPost reports that Adediran who retired from service on Wednesday 21st of February, 2024, died in…
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Minimum Wage: Gov. Adeleke calls for review of federation account sharing formula
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called for the review of the Federation Account Revenue sharing formula as well as the moving of solid minerals from exclusive to concurrent legislative list. The Governor made the call in Lagos on Thursday while attending the South West zonal public hearing on the new national minimum wage. According to…
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Tinubu sought for the top job, He has to make Nigeria work – Tambuwal
By Kolawole Olayinka and Innocent Raphael Senator Representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has pointed out that President Bola Tunubu has the task to fix the ailing economy of Nigeria, as he sought for the top job. Speaking in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital after visiting former president, Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 87th birthday, the former Sokoto…
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EFCC arrests 48 suspected Internet fraudsters, herbalist in Lokoja
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has arrested forty-eight suspected internet fraudsters and a herbalist for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence in Lokoja, Kogi State. They were arrested upon credible intelligence on Tuesday, March 5, at various locations in Lokoja, The herbalist, believed to be a…
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BREAKING: Kogi governor creates new ministry, makes fresh appointments
The governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo has announced the establishment of a new Ministry. The new Ministry is to be known as Ministry of Innovation Science & Technology. Secretary to the State government, Mrs Folashade Ayoade, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday. The statement read “In furtherance to the establishment of the Ministry, His Excellency, Executive…
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Osun Govt, foundation flag-off free eye surgery
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Government in collaboration with Amen Health Care and Empowerment Foundation, has flagged off free surgery for the residents of Ayedade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency in the State. Governor Ademola Adeleke, was represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary HealthCare, Dr. Michael Oyerinde, at flag-off ceremony which took place at the State Specialist Hospital,…
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Gov. AbdulRazaq impressed with work at state Industrial Park, Sugar Film Studio
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday paid a working visit to the site of the under-construction state industrial park at Eiyenkorin in Asa local government, calling it a catalyst for development in the state. The Governor expressed happiness with the level of work done so far, and said the project will create job opportunities for people and enhance the…
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Osun kingship crisis: No court has proclaimed I’m not Aree, Oba Oluponle insists
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The embattled Osun monarch, Aree of Iree, Oba Raphael Oluponle has kicked against the appointment of Prince Muritala Oyelakin, as new Aaree of Iree, in Boripe North Local Council Development Area of the state. Westernpost reports that the Osun State Government approved the appointment of Oyelakin as new Aree. The State Government, in a statement by…
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Oyebanji postpones public events over APC chairman’s demise
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has directed that all government events and ceremonies slated for this week be postponed as a mark of respect for the late chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Paul Omotosho, who passed on Tuesday night. The Special Adviser, Media to the Governor , Olayinka Oyebode in a statement on Thursday said the…
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