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NSCDC calls for alternative dispute resolution between farmers, herders in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State command has advocated for peaceful dispute resolution and co-existence among farmers, herdsmen and saw millers in the state. Speaking on a television programme ‘The Defender’, the Head of Agro Rangers Unit of the NSCDC, Yaqeen Rafiu Olarenwaju noted that the common conflicts between herders/farmers is the control over…
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‘Judas’ Wike packing Rivers money and throwing around – Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has accused his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, of “packing his state’s money and throwing it around.” Speaking with journalists at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Umahi said Wike has been boasting that he orchestrated the court judgement which ruled that he (Umahi) should vacate his seat as governor because he defected to…
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Osun govt allays residents’ fear over low altitude surveillance aircraft
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State government has allayed the fear of its citizens following a yellow coloured helicopter that has been flying round some parts of the state. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG), Prince Wole Oyebamiji, the helicopter is involved in an exercise designed for airborne geophysical survey to determine accurate…
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OAU VC: Ooni cautions against unlawful protests
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11 has cautioned indigenes of the ancient town who are aggrieved by the process that led to the selection of new Vice Chancellor for the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife not to take laws into their hands. Hd assured that their agitation will be given adequate and objective…
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New OAU VC: Oyetola asks Ife indigenes to stop protests, says universities have rules, conventions
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola has called on the people of Ile-Ife who are protesting the choice of a new Vice Chancellor for the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), to allow peace to reign in the community and stop their protest forthwith. Oyetola, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Tuesday…
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Lagos Assembly confirms Sanwo-Olu’s nominee
The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed Mr. Salami Sikiru Adeniji, a nominee of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the substantive Auditor-General of the state. The House made the confirmation through a voice vote by members during plenary on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Sikiru-Adeniji had earlier appeared before the lawmakers for screening. In another development, the Lagos State Anti-corruption and Transparency Commission…
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I inherited over N100bn debt in Anambra – Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, says the state’s debt at the end of December 2021 was over N100billion. Speaking on Arise TV Morning Show, the former Central Bank of Nigeria governor said the figure was from the audited accounts of the state which was published at the end of 2021. He, however, said his team will sit down to…
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Relief to prisoners in Anambra as Soludo promises infrastructure upgrade
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo has promised a renovation of the Nigeria Correctional Services Centre, Ekwulobia. Soludo stated this after visiting the facility on Sunday. In a post on his Facebook page on Monday, Soludo said the visit gave him an opportunity to interact with the inmates and their warders. He then promised an up-lift of the facilty “to…
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EFCC arrests, to sanction officer who leaked Obiano’s detention video
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says the officer who leaked the video of former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has been apprehended. The commission in a statement by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said the erring officer was nabbed after a discreet investigation was conducted. According to him the apprehended officer is “being subjected to appropriate disciplinary action”. “The attention…
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LASG partners insurance firms to compensate victims of collapsed buildings
Lagos State government on Monday said it would collaborate with insurance companies to ensure safety and in the event of liabilities, pay compensations to persons involved in collapsed buildings. To achieve this, a mandatory insurance digital solution platform will be introduced for all property onwers in line with Federal Government Insurance Act. Speaking during a press briefing, Director General, Lagos…
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