Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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Residents beg Ondo Govt over rehabilitation of roads
By: Ade Philips An appeal has been made to the Ondo State Government to urgently consider the rehabilitation of the following roads: Ogbagi to Arigidi, Ogbagi to Eshe to Afin, and the less than 2 kilometers stretch from Agbaluku to Imo Arigidi Akoko. This request aims to facilitate easy transportation of…
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Ganduje boasts of APC’s victory in Edo guber poll
Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says it is almost certain that the party will win the September 21 Edo governorship election, going by the qualities of its candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Mr Ganduje said this on Saturday in Abuja when he presented the certificate of return…
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We’ll Address Root causes of Strikes in Varsities – Tinubu
By Miracle Ogunde President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards addressing the root causes of recurrent strikes in higher institutions and ensuring uninterrupted academic calendars. Tinubu who acknowledged the challenges faced by Nigerian universities due to frequent strikes, pledged to foster an environment conducive to dialogue to end the recurrent…
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EDO 2024: PDP cannot win without me – Philip Shaibu
AHEAD of September Edo State Gubernatorial election, Deputy Governor of the State, Philip Shaibu has said that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP will be defeated without him, just as he described the primaries that produced Asue Ighodalo as the candidate of the party as an Owambe party and laughable. According to him,…
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JUST IN: Two transmission towers destroyed by Boko Haram
The police command in Yobe said suspected insurgents have destroyed two 330 KVA power transmission towers in the state, plunging residents of Borno and Yobe into darkness. DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the spokesperson for the command, said this when he spoke with journalists in Damaturu on Saturday. Mr Abdulkarim said that the…
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Japa: Dapo Abiodun approves replacement of health workers
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has endorsed a special employment protocol enabling the swift replacement of departing health practitioners with qualified personnel. The announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, in a statement released on Saturday. Mr. Talabi disclosed this during a meeting…
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Police arrest eight robbers, recover arms
For robberies and snatching of vehicles at gunpoint, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested no fewer than eight members of two syndicates who had been declared wanted. Spokesperson for the Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this disclosure in a statement via his official X on Saturday, noting that some of the suspects…
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Only Parliamentary System of Govt can save Nigeria, Northern Elders Forum
By Miracle Ogunde The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has restated the call for a switch to parliamentary system of government, describing the practice of the Presidential system of over 24 years as a “failed system” for Nigeria. The forum also admitted that Nigerian leaders have failed the country, hence, the need…
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Oyo Govt Orders Closure of Illegal Mining Factory, Arrests Suspects
By Miracle Ogunde Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the closure of a factory used for illegal mining in Idi-Ayunre, Oluyole Local Government Area of the state. The government also announced the arrest of individuals involved in the illegal processing of mined minerals at the facility. State governor, Engr.…
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‘I made N285m in one day’ – Kizz Daniel
Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, aka Kizz Daniel, said he made N285 million in a day. The ‘Twe Twe’ crooner disclosed this during a ‘Truth or Dare’ session with fans on X on Saturday. When asked, “How much did you make today? @KizzDaniel” Kizz Daniel simply replied, “285m.” However, the singer claimed that he…
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Akeredolu’s clamour for Southern Presidency paved way for Tinubu — APC’s Daramola
US Based All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Dr. Olumuyiwa Daramola, has reflected on the 2023 general elections, noting that the standpoint of the Late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Southern Presidency gave President Bola Tinubu an edge over other presidential candidates. Daramola bared his mind while speaking with our correspondent on telephone on…
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Tinubu Inherited Bad Economy needs Prayer, Time – Gov Oyebanji
By Miracle Ogunde Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has implored Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu and his government, saying he needs time to fix the economy. Oyebanji, said Tinubu is capable of fixing the current challenges if given ample time and the necessary support. According to him, President Bola Tinubu should not…