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We’ll always promote independence of the Judiciary, Makinde says
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that his administration will continue to promote the independence of the Judiciary in the State. The governor maintained that his administration has created the enabling environment for the judicial arm of government to carry out its constitutional responsibilities, because it recognised that it is the bastion of […]
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Nigeria can’t keep borrowing to fund agencies with duplicated functions —Reps
Abuja—The House of Representatives has said yesterday that Nigeria’s high debt profile was consequent upon loans obtained to fund government agencies with duplicated functions. The Green Chamber contended that since the practice was counter-productive, it would not condone it any longer. Chairman of the Adhoc committee of the House set up to review the duplication […]
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FG can make Lekki Deep Seaport a reality — Gani Adams
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to urgently complete the Lagos Badagry road and ensure the deep Sea Port project becomes a reality. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2022 edition of Olokun Festival at Suntan Beach, Adams said the Lagos Badagry road should have been […]
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Photostory: Buhari participates at opening of World Bio Summit in South Korea
President Buhari with President Yoon Suk-Yeol of South Korea and other participants during the Programme of Opening Ceremony of the First World Bio Summit in Seoul South Korea, on 25th Oct 2022
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We are using home-grown solutions to solve climate change challenges in Oyo-Makinde
says State resolute in taking proactive steps Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde said on Wednesday that his administration has been applying local solutions to challenges created by global climate challenges in the State. Governor Makinde, who spoke in Abuja, while addressing the Executive Intelligence Management Course at the Institute of Security Studies (NISS), Bwari, Abuja, […]
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Photostory: BBNaija’s Hermes visits Ooni of Ife
Ex- Big Brother housemate, Hermes, yesterday paid the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, a visit at the palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Sharing pictures from his visit on his instagram page on Wednesday, he stated that the Ooni assured him of his support after he shared his plans, “I was at ile-ife on […]
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Man seen praying in mosque after winning N38m with N800 on sports betting
A viral video has surface following a young man was seen at the mosque praying after he spent N800 on sports betting and became a millionaire after he won N38m. Neighbours rushed to the betting centre to confirm that he won while others joined him to the mosque.
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Oyo Govt Records Reduction In Anemia Cases By 25 Percent
About Four Hundred Thousand residents of Oyo state have benefited from the State’s free medical treatment under the campaign tagged ” Omituntun Free Health Mission ” with required follow up for concerned individuals during the previous medical treatments done across the 33 local government areas of the state. The number of cases of anemia […]
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Consumers paid N210.17bn for electricity in Q4 2021 – NERC
The Commission in its fourth quarter 2021 report released yesterday also disclosed that the collection efficiency level of 69.34 percent was lower than the 70.89 percent recorded in the third quarter. According to the report, the total billing by DisCos increased by N30.12 billion (+11.03%) while the revenue collected increased by only N16.64 billion (+8.60%). […]
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APC CAN’T LEGITIMISE ITS WOBBLING CAMPAIGN WITH ATTACKS ON MAKINDE- CPS
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has told the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state that it cannot rely on attacking the governor to legitimize its wobbling campaign for the 2023 election.Adisa, who made the declaration in a statement made available to newsmen, stated that recent baseless attacks […]
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Filmmaker Seun Egbegbe regains freedom after years in prison
His charge sheet was subsequently amended twice, with the count eventually increasing to 40. Nigerian filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe, has regained his freedom after spending three years and six months in prison. The movie producer was jailed on February 10, 2017, for fraudulently obtaining money by false pretense from no fewer than 40 bureau de change […]
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Obarijima Yorgba:The Vampire I Married My God Will Judge You- Nigerian Woman Accused Her Ex-Husband Of Threatening To kill Her.
A Nigerian woman, Rosemary Nkiruka accused her estranged husband of threatening to kill her and destroy her business after she walked away from their marriage due to alleged domestic violence. Rosemary, a mother of two revealed that her husband who she identified as Obarijima Yorgba, had been assaulting her for years, stripping her naked, even […]
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“I killed Ataga all by myself” – Chidinma says in ‘court’
“I got a knife and stabbed him in the neck, ribs and stomach so that he would not be able to harm me.” A Lagos High Court sitting has watched the chilling footage of Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Ataga, confessing to stabbing him to death, all […]
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Did Oyo Govt Official Diverts World Bank Loans meant for Ibadan Flood Control to Ogun State Bank Account 2weeks Ago?
The Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project being partly funded by a World Bank loan of $200 million which was secured by the former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi in 2014 is again in the news this week. The total amount for the project is $220 million. The bank has been releasing the funds […]
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Rico Swavey hospitalised after motor accident
Former house mate, Patrick Fakoya, well known as Rico Swavey, has been involved in a motor accident. This was made known by his colleague, Alex Asogwa aka Alex Unusual, via her Twitter handle on Tuesday. Alex revealed he was involved in a motor accident hours ago, adding that it is critical. She wrote, “Good morning […]
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Photostory: Fire Guts Storey Building On Lagos Island
Fire broke out of a storey building in the popular Balogun Market in Lagos Island on Sunday. As of the time of filing this report, the building was still on fire and traders were trying to salvage as much as they could of their goods. The building houses shops where they sell fabrics.
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Makinde felicitates Muslims on Maolud Nabiy Celebration
…urges them to emulate the Holy Prophet, live in peace Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Muslim faithful on the occasion of this year’s El-Maolud Nabiyy, marking the birthday of Holy Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon Him). The governor urged Muslim faithful to continue to emulate the Holy Prophet by living in peace with […]
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Teni Accused Of Ordering Her Bouncer To Assault A UNIBEN Student.
The singer was alleged in Asaba, Delta State for a performance when she allegedly ordered her bouncer to assault the fan. Popular Nigerian singer, Teniola Apata, well known as Teni, has been accused of ordering an attack on a student at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). A Twitter user who made this claim on the […]
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Photostory: Jonathan Condoles With Bauchi Gov Over Brother’s Death
Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, paid a condolence visit to the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, over the death of his elder brother, Bappa Mohammed, on Friday. News reported that Mohammed died after a prolonged illness at a Turkish Hospital last Sunday aged 69.
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We will continue to arrest anyone causing economic unrest” – EFCC
Man recounts how EFCC officers double-crossed his car and ordered him down for an interrogation The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has vowed to do its best to locate, investigate and arrest anyone causing economic unrest. This came in days after citizens were seen taking to the streets to protest against the activities and […]
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