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FRCN to establish more stations to counter violent extremism – Dr Bulama

Web News 30 January 2024 192 0

By Dauda Iliya The Director General, DG, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Dr Mohammed Bulama says the corporation will establish more Frequency Modulated FM stations to counter the narrative of violent extremist groups in the North East region. Dr Bulama stated this when he led the Continue Reading

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Cut cost of governance – Peter Obi

Web News 29 January 2024 283 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi wants the Federal Government to pay attention to critical areas given the economic realities facing the country.  He said this in Ibadan while speaking with newsmen shortly after paying a condolence visit to Governor Seyi Makinde at […]Continue Reading

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Gov. Aiyedatiwa Dissolves Cabinet

Web News 24 January 2024 205 0

By Isaac Afolabi The Governor of Ondo State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. Also all members of the cabinet are to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices. A statement from the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer […]Continue Reading

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My emergence as Speaker will reposition OGHA – Elemide

Web News 24 January 2024 410 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo The new Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Oludaisi Elemide has described his emergence as the collective decision of members to reposition the Assembly. Mr Elemide who stated this to newsmen at the Assembly Complex promised to uphold the rule of law and protect the interest of all members. Insert […]Continue Reading

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Gov. Abiodun Swears-In 3 Judges

Web News 23 January 2024 260 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sworn in three judges of the State High Court and State Customary Court with a charge to use their vast experience to accelerate dispensation of justice in the state. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Cinema Hall, Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, was attended by […]Continue Reading

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Ekiti Gov Inaugurates Boards of FHL, EKDIPA

Web News 23 January 2024 197 0

By Ayodeji Kazeem Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has inaugurated the Boards of Fountain Holdings Ltd (FHL) and Ekiti Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA) in a bid to reposition the state’s investment agencies.  The inauguration, which took place at the Exco Chambers, Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, January 22, 2024, saw the Continue Reading

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Govt.Targets N240bn IGR in Ogun

Web News 23 January 2024 205 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Government says it will realise 240 billion naira through Internally Generated Revenue this year. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo made this known at a comprehensive budget breakdown and media parley in Abeokuta. The parley also had in attendance the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan and […]Continue Reading

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Return Vehicles in Your Possession, Osun Govt. Tells Former Appointees

Web News 22 January 2024 244 0

By Folake Oye As the Osun State Government embarks on assets recovery mission, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Teslim Igbalaye has called on those who took away government vehicles to return them as quickly as possible. Mr Igbalaye made the call in a statement in Osogbo while reacting to the criticism that greeted […]Continue Reading

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Follow Due Process in Handling Finances, OYHA Charges LG Authorities

Web News 21 January 2024 204 0

By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Public Account has challenged local government authorities in the state to be more thorough and follow due process in the handling of state finances. Chairman, the Public Account Committee of the Assembly, Mr Rahman Olorunpoto gave the warning at the end of a one-week Legislative […]Continue Reading

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Group Faults Calls for Betta Edu’s Reinstatement

Web News 20 January 2024 237 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria, MMWG, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu not to spare any public office holder found guilty of financial misconduct or economic crimes. The Group maintained that any form of indulgence or politicisation of criminal offences and economic crimes was capable of undermining the President’s renewed […]Continue Reading

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Supreme court victory ended distractions- Gov. Abiodun

Web News 20 January 2024 228 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has promised that the victory at the Supreme Court in Abuja on Friday would mark the beginning of new things in the State. Governor Abiodun made the promise while addressing newsmen after alighting from a private jet with registration number 5N-FGZ at the Gateway International […]Continue Reading

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Oyebanji Cautions Council Chairmen against Corrupt Practices

Web News 19 January 2024 210 0

By Ayodeji Kazeem Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has cautioned Local Government and LCDA chairmen as well as other council officials against corrupt practices that can smear his name or tarnish the image of the state. Mr Oyebanji who gave the warning in Ado Ekiti while declaring open a three days retreat for the […]Continue Reading

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Osun Government Releases White Papers, Lists Priorities

Web News 19 January 2024 323 0

Funmi Adekoya-Ojo Osun State government has released six white papers, five on various committees which investigated issues raised by the Executive Orders issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke at the inception of the administration in November 2022, as well as a White Paper on Education Summit. The White Papers earlier approved by the State Executive Council […]Continue Reading

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Bodija Explosion: Oyo State Government Sets Up Emergency Situation Hub

Web News 17 January 2024 299 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has set up an Emergency Situation Hub to collate and coordinate the management of victims affected by the explosion that rocked Ibadan. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, anyone who is affected can go to the premises of the Housing Corporation, Bodija, […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria Will Rise Again says Abiodun 

Web News 16 January 2024 167 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke / Abimbola Bamgbose  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians to have faith in the current political system, the government and its leaders, saying the country is on the verge of rising again. He also called on them to shun all acts of violence or acts that do not […]Continue Reading

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Ondo Govt Disburses N30m Loan to Widows of Fallen Heroes

Web News 16 January 2024 158 0

By Isaac Afolabi Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has distributed the sum of N30 million naira micro-credit revolving interest-free loans to sixty-six widows of the departed heroes in the state. Governor Aiyedatiwa presented cheques to the beneficiaries of the loan at the final parade, laying of wreaths and empowerment for the 2024 Armed Forces […]Continue Reading

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Appointments Timely says Musa Musawa

Web News 13 January 2024 200 0

By Nancy Anikaezie (Abuja) The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa has charged the eleven newly appointed Heads of Agencies under the Ministry to show professionalism in their line of duty. The minister gave the charge in a statement while congratulating the newly appointed heads of Agencies who were appointed byPresident […]Continue Reading

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No place for the corrupt in governance – EFCC, ICPC Bosses

Web News 10 January 2024 171 0

By Samuel Adeyinka (Abuja) Nigeria’s two leading anti-graft agencies vow to tackle corruption head-on, saying there is no place for the corrupt in the present government.  Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede stated this when the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Continue Reading

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Aiyedatiwa Approves N1.2b Payment For Pensioners’ Gratuities

Web News 10 January 2024 167 0

By Isaac Afo As part of efforts of the Ondo State Government to settle the backlog of gratuity of state retirees, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the sum of 1.2b naira to fully offset gratuity of 2014 set of state retirees. Distribution of cheques to beneficiaries will be launched by the governor at an event to […]Continue Reading

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Gov Makinde Promises Implementation of New Minimum Wage

Web News 10 January 2024 933 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has assured workers in the state that despite challenges facing the nation, he is ready to negotiate a new minimum wage for the state workforce.  He said this while addressing public and civil servants in the state during an interfaith service to usher in the New […]Continue Reading

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Adeleke Warns Political Appointees against Corruption

Web News 10 January 2024 123 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned political appointees against corruption and abuse of office in their various ministries and agencies. The governor gave the warning at the 2024 prayer programme of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State where he was also endorsed as the governorship flag bearer of […]Continue Reading

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Osun Government Promises Transparent Implementation of 2024 Budget

Web News 4 January 2024 167 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State government says it will be transparent in the implementation of the 273.9 billion naira 2024 budget of the state. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Morufu Adeleke stated this during a news conference with newsmen to do a brief analysis and breakdown of the 2024 budget which was just […]Continue Reading

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Osun Cabinet Members for Quarterly Monitoring, Evaluation

Web News 3 January 2024 155 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has set up a monitoring and Evaluating Unit for quarterly performance reviews of cabinet members. Addressing the 2024 maiden meeting of the State Executive Council, the Governor directed council members to redouble efforts in service delivery to the people stressing that 2024 is a critical year […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Solicits Oyo Residents’ Support in 2024

Web News 1 January 2024 217 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will in the New Year, take touch decisions that will see it deliver prosperity for residents of the state. He stated this in his New Year broadcast. Governor Makinde, who wished all residents of the state a Happy New Year, urged them to […]Continue Reading

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Osun, Ogun Govs Promise Better Life in 2024

Web News 1 January 2024 179 0

Funmi Ojo, Abimbola Bamgbose Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he will refocus attention on cushioning current economic hardship as well as building the state economic base. Governor Adeleke who stated this in his New Year broadcast to felicitate with the people of Osun and usher in year 2024, said both goals are achievable […]Continue Reading