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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 […]
Read MoreSenator Alli felicitates Oyo APC spokesman, Sadare on his birthday
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt felicitation to a seasoned communicator and State APC Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Olawale Sadare, on his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Sadare as an exemplary […]
Read MoreWe’re set for dialogue, Wike begs protesters
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has again called on “End Bad Governance in Nigeria” protesters to come for dialogue. He said the government is ready to listen to their concerns and also walk them through some governance issues that they may not have been privy to. He spoke on Thursday, August 1, […]
Read MoreObi Calls For Arrest, Prosecution Of Those Behind Threat Against Igbos
Obi, the former Anambra State Governor condemned the ultimatum on Igbos and also described it as deeply disturbing. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 polls, Peter Obi, on Friday, called for the arrest and prosecution of promoters of genocidal threats against Igbos in Lagos. Social media has been awash with […]
Read MoreBetter Days Ahead: Senator Alli urges Nigerians to Reconsider August 1 protest
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has called on Nigerians to reconsider their plans to commence a protest on August 1, saying hardship temporary for long-lasting prosperity. 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 appealed to the citizens […]
Read MoreAkinyele Local Government Executive Chairman Urges Protesters to shun violence and protest peacefully to avert chaos, Gives Assurance on Coordinated Approach by Security Operatives in the LG.
The Executive chairman of Akinyele local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has appealed to protesters to shun violence and protest peacefully to avert chaos as they embark on the proposed nation wide protests In a statement made available to the public through his Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle, Hon Akinwole Akinleye called for calm and urged protesters […]
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