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Ibadan stampede deaths: Makinde cancels birthday party
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the death of some children in a stampede at a private funfare held in Ibadan, the state capital, last Wenesday, was sobering and could have been avoided if due diligence had been done by the organisers. The governor stated this on Friday, when he received leaders of […]
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Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Projections Unrealistic, Says Expert
Abia said it is impossible to reduce inflation to 15 per cent next year when crude oil production is below 2 million barrels per day. President Bola Tinubu presents the 2025 budget proposal to members of the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Abuja. Photo credit: Presidency A policy analyst, Basil Abia, says […]
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Breaking: Hon Akinwole Akinleye commissions motorized borehole project, distributes yuletide package to the people as Hon Kolade Olagunju defects to PDP*
In fulfillment of his campaign promises to make life easy for the good people of Akinyele Local Government, the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye yesterday commissioned a borehole project executed by him at Olorunsogo community, Islamic area of Moniya in Akinyele Local Government. While addressing the crowd who were filled with […]
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Birthday: Senator Alli felicitates Oyo APC Women Leader, Alhaja Tinuade Adigun
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the Oyo State APC Women Leader, Alhaja Tinuade Adigun, on the occasion of her birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli commended Alhaja Adigun’s unwavering commitment to the […]
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Senator Alli empowers youths, women with modern agro-economic tools in Oyo South
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has successfully facilitated a three-day training program on agro-economic tools for over 100 youths and women in the Oyo South Senatorial District. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. The training held at […]
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Senator Alli’s contributions to good governance earn Prestigious Senate Press Award
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South), the Senate Committee Chairman on INEC, would on Monday be honoured with the prestigious award of “Responsive Representation for Good Governance” by the Senate Press Corps. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen. The Senate Press […]
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Akinyele Council Chairperson, Mrs Funmilola Akinleye Leads Campaign Against Gender Based Violence*.
In an extraordinary and historic manner, The Chairperson of Akinyele Local Government, Mrs Funmilola Akinleye, today held a comprehensive and transformative campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the nooks and crannies of Akinyele Local Government. The Campaign which kicked off at the Local Government Council, Moniya was flagged off by the Executive Chairman of Akinyele […]
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Senator Alli distributes farm Implements, fertilizers to bolster Agricultural productivity
In tandem with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda and a commitment to enhancing food sufficiency, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has distributed farm implements and fertilizers to rural farmers across his senatorial district. This is contained in a statement signed by Senator Alli’s Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen […]
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Osun State: Governor Adeleke unveils agric scheme
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, formally flagged off the statewide Imole Agropreneur Model Project with a charge on the farmers that received allocated farmlands to be diligent and justify the trust repose in them. Adeleke, while speaking in Imesi Ile at the flag off of the initiative, said his administration plans to replicate the […]
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Beacon of Leadership: Senator Alli bags four awards in one week
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has been celebrated for his exemplary dedication to public service and societal transformation, receiving four prestigious awards within a single week. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan The awards were conferred on […]
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Akinyele Council Boss issue stern warning to Illegal Miners and other related offenders.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has issued stern warning to illegal miners and other related offenders within Akinyele Local Government. In a press statement made available to the public through his chief media aide, Ogundipe Miracle, Hon Akinwole Akinleye emphasized the necessity of miners and other related workers to obtain […]
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Tax reforms bills won’t impoverish North, presidency insists
The Presidency on Monday said the tax bills before the National Assembly will not enrich Lagos or Rivers states at the expense of northern states. It also insisted that changing the funding source of agencies such as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the National Agency for Science and Technology Infrastructure does not mean scrapping […]
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Makinde appoints ex-Rep member, Akinwande, Special Adviser, Chairman of state’s Fire Service Agency
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed a former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon Moruf Akinwande as his Special Adviser on Fire Service Reforms. The governor, in an appointment letter released on Monday, also designated Akinwande as the Chairman of the Fire Services Agency of Oyo State. The appointment is with immediate effect.Akinwande, […]
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Continue raising banner of media excellence, Makinde hails Tribune Editor over DAME Award
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Editor of Saturday Tribune, Dr Lasisi Olagunju, on winning the 2024 Informed Commentary Award at the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). Governor Makinde, who urged the Editor to keep raising the banner of media excellence, said Dr Olagunju has become renowned for excellence over the years, […]
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Governor Nwifuru Threatens To Sack, Replace Striking Workers Within 72 Hours
He emphasised that there’s no reason for workers in the state to embark on any strike, noting that his administration committed to workers’ welfare. The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has threatened to sack workers who participated in compliance with the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) warning strike over alleged failure of the […]
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Akinyele Council Boss Commissions Motorized Borehole and Toilet facilities at Akiije Village.*
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye commissioned a motorized borehole and toilet facilities facilitated by Bitcoin Mandela Foundation at Akiije Village in Akinyele Local Government. In his words, The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye appreciated the facilitator of the project for deeming it fit to give back […]
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Senator Alli celebrates APC leader, BAO @ 85
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated with APC chieftain and a leader in the progressives’ family, Alhaji Bello Adeleke Oladeji, popularly known as Baba BAO, on his 85th birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator […]
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Oyo stops N4,000 fee, makes retirement form free for civil servants
The Oyo State Government has abolished the N4,000 administrative fee previously required for civil servants to access their retirement forms. This decision, aimed at easing the financial burden on retirees, was announced in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Olusegun Olayiwola. Olayiwola, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner for Information […]
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KO Movement congratulates APC chieftain, Ibikunle over new appointment
…Thanks President Tinubu for giving due recognition to APC leader in Oyo State KO Movement, an Oyo State based political movement has congratulated the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in the state, Alhaji Fatai Bayonle Ibikunle, on his appointment as a member of the Board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). […]
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Senator Alli congratulates Oyo APC chieftain, Ibikunle on CBB appointment
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle on his well-deserved nomination to serve as a board member on the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen in Ibadan. Senator Alli commended President Bola Ahmed […]
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