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Our preference for you, second to none, Akire, Alapomu tell Oyetola
As the 2022 Osun State governorship election draws nearer, traditional rulers in Irewole Federal Constituency of the State have passed a vote of confidence on the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, saying he had successfully delivered on the people’s mandate. The monarchs comprising the Akire of Ikire, Oba Olatunde Falabi; Alapomu of Apomu, Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi and high chiefs…
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Soyinka recalls last moment with younger brother, Femi
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has recalled his last moments with his late brother, Professor Femi Soyinka who died last month. The renowned Professor of dermatology, venereology and clinical immunology died on June 14 at his home in Kukumada village, Ibadan, Oyo State aged 85 years. Speaking at the event tagged “Evening of Tributes in Memory of Professor Femi Soyinka”,…
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Grammy Recording Academy lists Laycon, Foza Fawehinmi as members of 2022 class
Praiz, Laycon, Foza Fawehinmi, Oxlade, and Bizzle Osikoya have been listed as members of the Grammy Recording Academy class of 2022. Laycon, who is a rapper and ex-BBNaija reality star; Praiz, the RnB singer; Osikoya, the music executive; Oxlade, the singer; and Foza, the entertainment lawyer, joined over 2,700 music professionals in the Academy class of 2022. In a statement…
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Lagos seeks $600m annual investment to make drinking water available
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday said the state government is committed to protecting its water resources in order to make portable clean water available and accessible for Lagosians. He said the goal of his administration to unlock a new wave of investments in Nigeria’s water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector, is primarily to deliver potable water…
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Buhari stresses natural gas cooperation with Portugal
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Lisbon, Portugal, indicated that Nigeria is ready to fill the natural gas gaps in Europe predicated by the current Russian-Ukrainian war.The President also said with over 200 million mainly young people, Nigeria is ready to be the hub of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA).In his statement on areas of cooperation between Nigeria and…
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Sanwo-Olu reiterates commitment to business-friendly environment
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said the State Government will be relentless in pursuing initiatives that will seek to improve the ease of doing business; manifestly making the business environment more attractive for investors. He said Lagos State will continue to view itself as a strategic national asset, carrying the responsibility for not just being an epicenter…
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Buhari in Portugal: A prophet has no honor only in his country
When Jesus was on earth, people from different walks of life embraced his message, got saved, healed, delivered from demon possession. But most of his fellow Jews took everything with a pinch of salt. They considered him one of themselves, and therefore said he lacked authority to preach to them. Jesus then said: “Only in his hometown, among his relatives,…
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Here I am, buy me! By Dare Babarinsa
During our one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), between 1981 and ‘82 in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State, our monthly stipend was N200: 00. Yes N200: 00, which today, cannot buy a standard loaf of bread. At that time, it was a princely sum as the national minimum wage was N100: 00. After collecting a one-month salary, I approached my…
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Odu’a Investment records 102% growth
Odu’a Investment Company Limited has recorded a growth of 102 per cent in its operating profit in the year ended 2021. Chairman of Southwest-owned strategic investment and asset management firm, Segun Aina, made this known during the company’s 41st Annual General Meeting in Lagos. He said the company has successfully navigated through some monumental challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic…
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LAWMA to begin rehabilitation of all landfills in Lagos
By Flourish Alonge The MD/CEO, Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA), Mr. Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni has disclosed plans by the state government to commence the full rehabilitation of all landfills in the state. Odumboni disclosed this at a meeting between PSP operators, management team of LAWMA, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Environment, held at the Olusosun dumpsite, Ojota,…
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