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Photostory: Sanwo-Olu Pays Condolence Visit To Akeredolu’s Family
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu. Governor Sanwo-Olu visited the residence of the late Ondo governor in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Friday. This was made known by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on […]
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Senator Alli pays gratitude visit to traditional rulers, political leaders in Ibarapa
In a display of gratitude and solidarity, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has embarked on a visit to traditional rulers and political leaders in Ibarapa zone. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. This visit, perfectly timed […]
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How Tinubu Spend Time With Grandchildren In Lagos
President Bola Tinubu played host to his son, Seyi; his daughter-in-law, Layal; and their children, in his Lagos residence. Seyi shared a video from the visit on his Instagram page late Thursday. He captioned the video with a prayer which partly read, “Lord, we thank You for Your faithfulness and love. We praise You for […]
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Akeredolu’s Demise: Abdurahman, Makinde pay condolence visit to family
The Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, Abdurahman AbdulRasak and the Vice Chairman of the Forum and Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde on Wednesday evening, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu who died in the early hours of Wednesday in his Ibadan private […]
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How Akeredolu’s daughter chases pressmen out of father’s Ibadan residence
…as NGF chair, Abdulrazaq, Makinde visit late gov’s wife, family A dramatic scene unfolded yesterday at the Ibadan private residence of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, as the presence of journalists that converged to cover the condolence visit of the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi […]
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Akeredolu: Big, Sad Blow-Olubadan..
The death of the Governor of Ondo State, Barr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN has been described as a big and sad blow to democracy and political activism in the country. This was the immediate reaction of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II to the death of the Chairman of All […]
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Your impacts, legacy will remain in our hearts, Senator Alli mourns Akeredolu
Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has expressed deep sadness over the untimely demise of Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to the newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. “It is with a heavy heart that I […]
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How Tinubu Mourn Rotimi Akeredolu
It is a difficult task to have to pen a tribute and sing a dirge for a departing soul. It is a more difficult job in our African culture when one is compelled to do so for a younger person. Here I am with the difficult job of singing a dirge for Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, […]
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Self-Reliance: Senator Alli empowers 1000 constituents on e-commerce, vocational trading
In a bid to alleviate poverty and promotes self-reliance, no fewer than 1000 constituents benefitted from the e-commerce and vocational training sponsored by Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South). This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The two-day training programme held […]
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‘Tinubu Ordered Akeredolu To Transfer Power To Aiyedatiwa Via E-Signature’
Nigeria President has reportedly instructed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, who is currently unwell, to delegate his powers to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Due to the governor’s health condition, it was learnt that the power transfer will be facilitated through an electronic signature (e-signature) instead of physical documentation. The directive was given during a meeting […]
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Senator Alli shines at Journalists award ceremony, vows to prioritise grassroots development
The unwavering commitment and steadfast dedication of Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) to grassroots development within a few months in office have garnered praise from journalists in the state. 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 was […]
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Budgets: Ministries Planning To Spend 86% Of 2024 Budget [Full List]
President Bola Tinubu last week proposed a budget for the 2024 fiscal year, amounting to trillions of naira, sparking discussions on Nigeria’s spending plans for the upcoming year. The president outlined that the budget aims to maintain macroeconomic stability, reduce the deficit, and increase capital spending in line with the administration’s eight priority areas. The […]
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NACJ felicitates Dare Adekanbi over appointment as Media Aide to FIRS boss
The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists, NACJ, has felicitated Mr. Dare Adekanmbi, a Senior Editor with the Nigerian Tribune newspaper as the Special Adviser on Media, Communications and Public Relations to the the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services, FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji. A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, PRO of […]
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Oyo Govt. Enforces Tax Clearance Certificate as Precondition for Business Transactions By MDAs
Oyo Govt. Enforces Tax Clearance Certificate as Precondition for Business Transactions By MDAs In its bid to ensure seamless revenue generation, Oyo State Government has mandated all Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Parastatals, Local Government Councils, Institutions of the Government, or any government officials to henceforth not recognize, accept, or use a Trade/Professional License for official purpose […]
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FIRS-Dr. Zacch, Appoints Dare Adekanbi As Special Adviser On Media
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services, FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has appointed Mr. Dare Adekanmbi, a Senior Editor with the Nigerian Tribune newspaper as Special Adviser on Media, Communications and Public relations. Adekanmbi will be replacing Mr Johannes Oluwatobi Wojuola, who served in the same capacity as SA media to the immediate […]
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Makinde rolls out fresh appointments
Makinde rolls out fresh appointments for Special Advisers, Board Chairmen, others.CPS to combine office of Special Adviser MediaOyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointments of Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants and Board Chairmen across various portfolios, Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The appointments were announced in a letter signed by the Chief […]
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Oyo State Government To Present 2024 Budget Proposal To Oyo Assembly On Dec 5
Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, set to present the 2024 Appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly on Tuesday, 5th December, 2023. The governor is expected to present the budget proposal before the 32-member House of Assembly, accompanied by top government functionaries. It would be recalled that the state government held stakeholders’ consultative meetings on the […]
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Presidency Backs CBN On Bank Recapitalisation
“To arrive at the $1 trillion economic destination, we believe that we must address the capital adequacy of our banks,” the President said. The Presidency has backed plan by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase the capital base of deposit money banks in the country. President Bola Tinubu, in a goodwill message at […]
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Nigeria President To Present 2024 Budget Of N27.5 Trillion On Wednesday, Nov,29th
Tinubu will on Wednesday, November 29, present the 2024 budget to the National Assembly. The Federal Executive Council earlier today November 27 approved the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion. This followed the review of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework earlier passed by the National Assembly which benchmarked the exchange rate at N700 to $1 and crude […]
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2027: Possible Guber Aspirants Dotun Sanusi May support in 2027, if.. Says Owolabi
Barely a week after the Chairman, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Engr Dotun Sanusi decried pressures on him to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election, an Ibadan chief, Adesola Owolabi on Sunday said the businessman may rather be looking in the direction of other possible gubernatorial hopefuls. Owolabi said he didn’t have the authority of Dotun […]
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