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Armed banditry: Yoruba groups call on IGP to establish police stations in Ekiti communities
A Yoruba group under the auspices of Ekamefa Peoples Congress (EPEC) has asked, Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to establish police stations in Ekamefa town of Ekiti state. EPEC is the alliance of six ancient communities that comprise: Iyemero, Irele, Oke-Ako, Itapaji, Ipao and Ijowa Ekiti, all in Ekiti. On January 30, two traditional rulers returning from a meeting in…
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Over 150 houses affected by flooding in Lagos communities, says NEMA
Innocent Raphael The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said about 151 houses in the Command and Ipaja communities of Lagos were flooded due to recent rainfall. NEMA Lagos territorial coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye in a statement, said a preliminary assessment was conducted in some communities affected by the rainfall. He said 35 houses were affected at Isale Aboru, 29 at Ikola…
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Gov. Adeleke advocates stronger Public- Private Partnership for NYSC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called for an immediate reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to effect an institutionalized Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in the management of the service. Adeleke, who made the call during the visit of the Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed in his office, said the…
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Edo state primaries inconclusive, says APC
Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has announced that the gubernatorial primary elections have not been concluded. In a statement issued by the party’s national publicity secretary, Felix Morka on Tuesday said the party has agreed on a fixed date for the completion of the Primary Election Process. The party fixed Thursday, February 22 for the…
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Gov. Oyebanji seeks US collaboration to develop Cocoa
Kunle Sanni The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has asked for cooperation and help from the US to strengthen the state’s vital economic sectors and carry out his administration’s vision for shared prosperity. Governor Oyebanji specifically stated that Ekiti State wants the US government to assist its Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in developing Cocoa, as well as…
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OGSG demolishes shanties, makeshift structures at Akute
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State government has demolished all shanties and makeshift structures at the Akute Under Bridge and on the fence of Zumuratul Primary School. The state government warned traditional rulers not to use their position to illegally allocate setbacks and open spaces in their domain for traders. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook…
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Communities hail govt as Kwara begins fresh rounds of food distribution
Kwara State Government has begun fresh distribution of food palliatives across different demographies in the state, especially urban poor. The government began the distribution of rice through religious leaders, nongovernmental bodies, community-based groups, among others. It is another layer of government support to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal and high cost of living. Speaking on the sidelines of…
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Osun Judicial Strike: Adeleke pays staff wardrobe allowance
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has effected the payment of wardrobe allowance, one of the key demands of the striking judicial workers. This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. The resolution panel set up by the Governor described the agreement reached among the parties as in pursuance…
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Wike orders illegal occupants of Abuja Tech village site to vacate
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has instructed people who are occupying the proposed Abuja Technology Village site along Airport Road to leave the area. Wike issued this directive during his visit to the area in Abuja on Monday. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, accompanied Wike on their visit to the site.…
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OAU loses staff to lion attack
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has announced the death of Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, who was killed by a male lion. The untimely death of Olawuyi has thrown the management, staff, students, and the entire campus into mourning. A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that Mr Olawuyi,…
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