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Ogun is setting the pace in tackling energy challenges- Abiodun
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday said the state has continued to set the pace for sustainable transportation systems with the use of alternative sources of energy. Abiodun stated this while declaring open the 18th National Council of Transportation conference, holding at the June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta. Speaking on the theme…
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Owa Stool: Traditional rites can’t be performed twice in Oba’s lifetime, ruling house tells Adeleke
Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Owa Oke-Ode ruling houses in Igbajo, Osun State has said that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s order as contained in the recently published White Paper for the re-selection process of a new Oba for the town is against the tradition and custom of Igbajo. They explained that the tradition of installing the Owa of Igbajo cannot be reversed…
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Gov. Sani suspends levy collection by mgt. of KASU
The Kaduna state Governor, Mr. Uba Sani on Monday ordered the stoppage of levy collection by the management of the Kaduna State University (KASU). Chief press secretary to the governor of Kaduna state, Mr. Muhammad Shehu in a statement said thee state governor stated that collection of levies negates the State Government’s downward review of the extant fees regime announced…
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Ogun hosts 18th National Council on transportation
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government will be hosting the 18th edition of the National Council on Transportation from Tuesday, 13 February, to Friday, 16 February, 2024. The meeting, to be hosted by Governor Dapo Abiodun, will have in attendance Commissioners in charge of Transportation in the 36 states and the FCT, their permanent secretaries, Transport Secretaries, Director…
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Akpabio assures Akwa Ibom Govt. of FG support on development
The Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, has assured the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State of the readiness of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration and the National Assembly to support its development plans, aimed at making lives meaningful for the people. Akpabio gave the assurance on Sunday, while speaking at the Special Thanksgiving Service, organised by the state government…
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Abiodun expresses shock over tragic death of Wigwe, wife, son, Ogunbanjo
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described as tragic the death of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash in the United States of America. Wigwe, his wife, son, and three others, including Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chairman of NGX Group Plc, died when their…
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Tinubu charges Armed Forces on insecurity, threats to national peace
President Bola Tinubu has charged the armed forces to continue to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity against all threats, commending them for their dedication to duty and sacrifices for the nation. Speaking on Saturday at an event celebrating the Nigerian Defence Academy’s (NDA) Diamond Jubilee in Kaduna, the president gave the military assurances regarding his administration’s unwavering support in carrying out…
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KWSG distributes 10,000 bags of rice to workers
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara state government has delivered 10,000 bags of 10kg rice palliatives to the labour unions for onward distribution to their members. The palliative followed an engagement Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had with the leadership of the organised labour unions and other stakeholders during the week. In their separate remarks, State Chairman of Trade Union Congress (TUC) Comrade Joseph…
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Late Opaleye was a patriot, says Abiodun
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the late Maj. Gen. Ekundayo Opaleye (rtd.), as a patriot, who epitomised courage, integrity, leadership, and commitment not just to the Nigerian Army but to the country at large. Abiodun, who made this known on Friday during the burial ceremony of the late revered elder statesman,…
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Obasanjo, Dangote meet DRC President
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and African richest man and Business Mogul, Aliko Dangote, met with the President of Democratic Republic of Congo, President Tshisekedi in Kinshasa. It would be recalled that President Tshisekedi was sworn in last January as the new President having won the presidential elections for the second term. A statement issued by…
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