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Tinubu Mourns Jigawa Flood Victims, Assures State Govt Of FG’s Support
Over 16 people were killed and more than 3000 displaced in flood disasters in 14 local government areas of the state. President Bola Tinubu has mourned the victims of the devastating flood in Jigawa State, assuring the state government of his administration’s support. Over 16 people were killed and more than 3000 displaced in flood […]
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Oyo Gov’t Pays N513m Compensation To Land Owners For NAF Base, Other Projects
The Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to owners of the affected properties along the Ajia Inukan LCDA, Ona Ara Local Government, corridor in the state. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, revealed this at a meeting with the claimants where he recalled that the government recently acquired […]
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ISESE DAY: Hon Akinwole celebrates traditional worshippers, admonishes them to pray for the peace and unity of the nation
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has extended warm wishes to traditional worshippers on the celebration of this year’s world annual isese Day Celebration. In a statement made Available to the public through his Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle, Hon Akinleye called for prayers for the unity, peace and progress of our […]
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Tinubu Appoints Usman As Chairman Of National Hajj Commission
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria. As contained in the statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. According to the statement, Professor Usman is a renowned […]
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Tinubu Jets Out To France Today
This is coming two days after the Nigerian leader returned to Abuja from the Equatorial Guinea. President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today, the presidency has said. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said Tinubu would return to the country […]
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Omodewu’s death a great loss to Oyo APC- Senator Alli
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Oyo State APC Chairman, Chief Isaac Omodewu. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Omodewu’s death as a monumental loss to […]
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‘We Lost A True Leader, Oyo APC Mourns Isaac Omodewu
The politician reportedly died in the late hours of Sunday in the United States. The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has described the passing of its Chairman, Barrister Isaac Omodewu, as a devastating blow and a colossal loss, not only to the party but the entire Nigeria. The Otu-born lawyer, Omodewu, reportedly died […]
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‘We Lose A True Leader, Oyo APC Mourns Isaac Omodewu
The politician reportedly died in the late hours of Sunday in the United States. The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has described the passing of its Chairman, Barrister Isaac Omodewu, as a devastating blow and a colossal loss, not only to the party but the entire Nigeria. The Otu-born lawyer, Omodewu, reportedly died […]
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Bauchi Govt Shuts Down 39 Illegal Private Schools
The Bauchi State Government has closed down 39 unregistered private colleges of education. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Lydia Tsammani stated this at a press conference in Bauchi on Thursday. Tsammani said the affected institutions did not got the approval of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), or put in place tangible infrastructure. […]
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Governance, Politics in a Season of Letters:By Moses Alao
In an unexpected twist of events, the spirit of Mariama Ba, the late Senegalese writer, has been summoned to Oyo State, where some residents on social media have been writing ‘So Long a Letter’ to the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde and the chairmen of the 33 local government areas in the state. These individuals, […]
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Tinubu Approves Policy To Retain Medical Experts Within Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s health human resources. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on his X handle on Monday. Pate said the policy is more than just a response to the ongoing exodus of […]
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Tinubu Suscribed To Bill Raising Judicial Officials’ Salaries By 300%
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill seeking a 300% increase in salaries and allowances for judicial officials. This is according to a Tuesday statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters Basheer Lado. He said the development underscores Tinubu’s commitment to the “welfare of Nigerian workers above all else”. […]
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Senator Alli urges Nigerian youths to harness digital technology for progress
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated with Nigerian youths on the occasion of the 2024 International Youth Day, urging them to harness the power of digital technology for sustainable development. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. […]
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President Tinubu reappoints Adaji Boundary Commission DG
Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Adamu Adaji as the Director-General of the National Boundary Commission for the second term. A statement on Monday by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, Efe Ovuakporie, said Adaji’s reappointment was communicated in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George […]
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Peter Obi Mourns Loss Of Lives During Hunger Protests
Saturday marked the end of the 10-day nationwide protests against hunger and hardship. Protesters march escorted by Nigerian security forces during a mourning vigil in Ikeja, Lagos, on August 9, 2024. Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has expressed sadness over the loss of lives during the just-concluded […]
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Senator Alli extends food palliative to Ido, Ibarapa traders
In a bid to cushion the current economic hardship in the district, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended the distribution of food palliatives to traders in the Ido and Ibarapa areas of Oyo State. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen […]
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Senator Alli felicitates APC Chieftain, Adeoye @ 51
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Engineer Idris Adeoye, a respected member of the Oyo State APC Elders Advisory Council, on the occasion of his 51st birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Friday in […]
Read MoreTinubu Names New NSIPA CEO, Appoints Heads Of Humanitarian Agencies
The appointment comes months after Tinubu suspended Halima Shehu as the NSIPA CEO over alleged financial malfeasance. President Tinubu has named Badamasi Lawal as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). The former NSIPA boss, Halima Shehu, was suspended on January 2 over alleged financial malfeasance. Subsequently, the […]
Read MoreCOMMISSIONING: Hon Akinwole Akinleye Commends Akingbile-Oluana-Lagbeja Community, Commissions Security Gate and Traffic Control System.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has commended the leaders and stakeholders of the Akingbile-Oluana-Lagbeja Community on the completion of the community security gate and Traffic Control system. The Executive Chairman While commissioning the project also used the opportunity to attend to other needs stated by the community such as the […]
Read MoreWIKE TRYING TO BULLY US- VERY DARKMAN.
Controversial online critic, Martin Otse, well known as VeryDarkMan, has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is attempting to bully the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters by restricting them to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. VeryDarkMan, who spoke moments before police teargassed protesters at the Berger Roundabout in Abuja on Friday, said […]
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