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Electricity workers suspend strike for 2 weeks
A conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and the striking electricity workers this evening ended on a positive note in Abuja. At the end of the three-hour long meeting, the workers agreed to suspend the industrial action which has thrown the country into total blackout. The workers expressed optimism that government will listen to the voice of reasoning and priotise…
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Akeredolu places N50,000 rewards for information on kidnappers in Ondo
By Temitope Adedeji,Akure Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has promised to give N50,000 reward for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of kidnappers and bandits with other criminals’ hideout in the State. He spoke through Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, after the weekly State Executive Council meeting held in Akure, the state capital. He explained…
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5,300 to attend, as LASG holds Y2022 Education Summit to enhance system development
Lagos State government has disclosed plans to hold the Y2022 Education Summit to convene stakeholders across the sector to discuss matters relating to developing quality assurance in education in the State and Nigeria. The summit which would accommodate about 5,300 participants, the state government believes was important to engage stakeholders towards co-creating new ideas and solutions for the development of…
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We are poised to leave remarkable legacies – Mrs. Anyanwu-Akeredolu
By Temitope Adedeji, Akure Wife of the Ondo State Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has reassured the people of the state that she will leave an indelible legacy behind through the talent hunts on the coming generations. Mrs. Akeredolu made the assertion at the 5th edition of the Summer Tennis Clinic at Okitipupa , headquarters of the state’s Southern Senatorial District on Monday. Speaking at the opening…
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Ogun West traditional rulers endorse Abiodun for second term, Yayi for Senate
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Traditional rulers in Ogun West Senatorial District have thrown their weight behind the second term bid of Governor Dapo Abiodun over what they described as his outstanding performance in the last three years.The monarchs, under the auspices of Trusted Royal Fathers also endorsed the Ogun West Senatorial ambition of Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi…
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Suspected vandal electrocuted in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A yet to be identified middle-aged man, has been electrocuted while trying to steal transformer cables in Ogo-Oluwa area of Osogbo, Osun State The incident occurred at Kolade Estate along GOF area at about 3.47pm on Monday. The man, it was gathered, was electrocuted while trying to remove some cables from the Raji Kolade 100KV, 11/0.415…
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BudgIT says stand by findings from its salary, pension survey
…refutes claims survey was done in bad faith Following the release of the recently concluded salary and pension survey in all the 36 states in Nigeria, BudgIT yesterday said it has received mixed reactions from state governments concerning issues raised, including outright denials and rebuttals that the salary and pension survey is biased and misleading. Head; Media, Communications and Creatives,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari inaugurates Nigeria End Malaria Council
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC) at the State House, Abuja. In attendance were Chairman of Council and CEO of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, Minister of State for Health, Ekunmankama Joseph Nkama, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Director DPH, Morenike Alex-Okoh and CEO of Access Bank,…
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Police rescue four kidnapped bus passengers in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Kwara Four occupants of a Hummer bus kidnapped along Obbo-Ile/Osi road in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have been rescued by men of the State Police Command. The bus, conveying six passengers and loaded with foodstuff was attacked by five armed hoodlums at about 11.5pm on Monday. This was contained in a statement signed by…
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Osun ranks first in fiscal transparency
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State has been ranked highest among other States in Nigeria in the area of Public Finance/Accountability through its transparent nature of governance. In a report by the Subnational Audit Efficacy Index, with the theme: “Leveraging Accountability for Subnational Development in Nigeria,” Osun was ranked 1st with 88%, a huge improvement on the last rating where…
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