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Tinubu, Southern Govs Mourn Iwuanyanwu

Tinubu said Iwuanyanwu will always be remembered for his remarkable legacy, praying for the repose of the departed elder statesman. Photo Combo of Ohaneze president, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (L), and President Bola Tinubu (R). President Bola Tinubu has mourned the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday. The 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died after […]

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Oba Adebimpe’s Death: Senator Alli expresses shock, sadness

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed profound shock and sadness over the death of Oba Lateef Adebimpe, the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli, who is also the Maye Balogun […]

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Tinubu calls for joint efforts to tackle insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the elimination of inter-agency rivalry among law enforcement agencies, stating that the insecurity in the country requires concerted efforts to curtail it. The President, who was represented by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, spoke during the inauguration of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre […]

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Nigerian Govs Hold Closed-Door Meeting.

Governors from the 36 states of the federation are currently convening in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, they are meeting at the NGF secretariat in the FCT. Some of the governors have already started to arrive at the meeting venue. Those already present at the venue are Governors […]

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Daniel Bwala Replies Atiku, Says Nationwide Protest Is Not Needed

Describing the intended protest as politically motivated, Bwala said members of the opposition party must see beyond politics and rally around President Bola Tinubu A former spokesperson for the Atiku Campaign Organization in the 2023 Presidential election, Daniel Bwala, has criticized the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar for supporting the proposed nationwide protest. Bwala who […]

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Planned Protest Is Political, Says Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the planned national protest dated August 1 as politically induced Wike stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during an inspection tour of the Apo Karshi Road, saying the planned protest is to divert the attention of Nigerians from efforts by the President Bola […]

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Shina Peller’s aide, Hammed Olabisi gets LG appointment

Hammed Olabisi, a trusted ally of a former House of Representatives member, Honourable Shina Peller, has been appointed as a Supervising Councillor in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State. The formal induction ceremony took place at the council’s secretariat, where Olabisi, alongside other appointees, received their letters of appointment from the Executive Chairman of […]

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Senator Alli mourns demise of Lukman Anwo, Oyo APC Auditor

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed profound grief over the passing of the State APC Auditor and former Chairman of Afijio Local Government, Hon. Lukman Anwo. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Alli described Anwo’s death […]

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Tinubu To Attend AU Meeting In Ghana

The meeting will be convened under the AU theme of the year 2024: ‘Educate and skill Africa for the 21st Century.’ President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana on Saturday, July 20. According to a Friday statement by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu is to participate in the sixth mid-year […]

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How Gov Adeleke Attends Service Of Songs For Saraki’s Mother

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, attended the Service of Songs ceremony held for Florence Morenike Saraki, the late mother of former Senate President Bukola Saraki in Lagos. Adeleke was in attendance to pay his respects to the late matriarch of the Saraki family. The ceremony was held at Eko Hotels & Suites […]

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FG, Labour Agree On ₦70,000 Minimum Wage — Minister

Information Minister Mohammed Idris said the agreement was reached at a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Labour leaders on Thursday. L-R: TUC’s Festus Osifo, NLC’s Joe Ajaero, President Bola Tinubu and Labour Minister Nkiruka Onyejeocha at the State House in Abuja on July 18, 2024 The Minister of Information Mohammed Idris says the Federal […]

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Akinyele Executive Chairman Welcomes New Corp Members, Encourage them to utilize the service period effectively.

The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye in the early hours of today received Batch B stream 1 corp members posted to Akinyele Local Government in his office Local Government office, Moniya. The Batch B Stream 1 Corp Members who recently completed their mandatory three- week orientation Programme at The Iseyin camp […]

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LG Autonomy: S’Court judgment best for rapid grassroots development – Senator Alli

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has lauded the recent Supreme Court judgment on local government allocation, describing it as a landmark decision that would significantly accelerate grassroots development. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli emphasised […]

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Akinyele Executive Chairman Inspects Alagba/Agbirigidi Road, Express Satisfaction with the high level of progress made by Contractor, Praise Gov Makinde.

The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has praised the Executive Governor of Oyo state, His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde for the Rehabilitation of the Alagba/Agbirigidi Road in Akinyele Local Government. Hon Akinwole Akinleye lauded the Governor for Embarking on various projects that will expose the state to investors and put the […]

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Osun governor Ademola Adeleke’s phone hack#d, government issues warning.

The Osun State Government has issued an urgent alert to the public regarding a security breach involving one of the telephone numbers of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Members of the public are urged to ignore communications from the compromised number, +234 803 365 ****, which has been hacked, prompting an urgent public alert. In an official […]

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Senator Alli congratulates Oba Olakunlehin on installation as the 43rd Olubadan

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South), who is also Maye Balogun of Ibadanland has extended heartfelt congratulations to Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin on his Installation as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. 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 Alli […]

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Nigerian president Appoints NALDA CEO, Aides On Livestock Development, Senate Matters

The president has approved the appointments of new aides on livestock development, senate matters, and a new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA). Their appointments were contained in separate Saturday statements by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo […]

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IBARAPA APC INITIATIVE MOURNS THE PASSAGE OF HONOURABLE MUSILIUDEEN AKINREMI JAGABAN

The Ibarapa APC Initiative wishes to extend her deepest sympathies to the family, the good people of Ibadan North Federal Constituency, and the entire APC family in Oyo State over the sudden demise of Hon. Musiliudeen Olaide Akinremi Jagaban, the Lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The late Hon. Musiliudeen […]

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Olubadan Coronation: Hon Akinwole Akinleye Attends coronation ceremony and presentation of staff of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, Congratulates Ibadan Indigenes.

The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye alongside his colleagues joined the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde at the coronation ceremony and presentation of Staff of Office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin at the Mapo Hall Grounds, Ibadan. […]

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LG Autonomy: Civil Society Calls For Reform Of Local Government Elections

The Supreme Court had in a judgment on Thursday, scolded the decades-long refusal of the state government on financial autonomy for local governments. The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room), has called for a reform to the process for conducting elections into local government councils in the wake of the Supreme Court’s judgement in […]

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