Month: March 2020

Gov Oyetola felicitates with Osinbajo on 63rd birthday

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Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has felicitated with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary. Oyetola in a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, commended Osinbajo for the sterling leadership qualities he has exhibited as the Vice President of the country and head of the National Economic Council (NEC). The Governor described Osinbajo as a successful legal practitioner, an accomplished public servant, committed and patriotic Nigerian, whose commitment to the unity and progress of the country is never…

FG Finally Moves Against Owners Of Unoccupied Houses In Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Saturday, said it has concluded plans to start the collection of taxes on unoccupied buildings in the territory. Dele Yaro, the leader of the FCT Ministerial Joint Task Force on Sanitation and Demolition of illegal structures, said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Yaro, an Assistant Director of Operations in the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) said this after the demolition of illegal buildings and workshops in Kado Estate by the Task Force. According to him,…

Oyo, Plateau, Kano emerge winners at NYSC cultural festival

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As the NYSC Cultural Festival came to a close, contingents from NYSC Oyo State Secretariat emerged first in the drama competition while their counterpart from Plateau came first in dance and Kano also clinched the first position in comedy. Announcing the result at the end of the keenly contested events, with the Judges namely; Prof. AJ Oklobia and Prof. AM Aginam, the Chairman, Panel of Judges, Prof. ES Dandaura, commended all the contestants for their display of talents, maturity and adherence to the rules and regulations that guided the competition.…

EFCC Nabs 42 Suspected Internet Fraudsters

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan zonal office on March 6, 2020, arrested 42 youngsters for their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. The suspects, whose ages ranged between 18 and 33 years, were apprehended at different locations in Ilaro, Ogun State, following actionable intelligence earlier received on their alleged illegal activities.   The suspects were: Peter Fasuhan, Kareem Oladimeji, Adeleke Sodiq, Akinlolu Quadri, Popoola Lukeman, Faniyi Jamiu, Joseph Elijah, Idowu Afolabi, Laleye Olaoluwa, Olabode Olasunkanmi, Shoyola Joseph, Baura David, Janta Oluwafolabomi, Akintunde Wariz, Olukotun Abiodun, Kazeem Popoola and Olaoye…

Osun clerics laud Oyetola for running developmental governance …as Gov holds Fidau prayers for late mother

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Clerics in Iragbiji, the country home of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State on Friday showered encomiums on him for his developmental strides and commitment to the welfare of the people since he assumed office. The Islamic leaders who could not hold back their enthusiasm, applauded the Governor for raising the bar of governance and for displaying high sense of commitment to human and capital development in the State.   The clerics gave the applause during the annual Fidau Prayer session organised in honour of late matriarch, Alhaja Wulemat Oyetola,…

The trial of Yoruba kings By Lasisi Olagunju PHD

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There is a price to pay for lowering standards; for settling for less and for outright sellout. Ethical sellout gave Nigeria moral slackers as political leaders – members of a virulent strain of unwashed humans who, like coronavirus, are now replicating themselves across the landscape. Today, the worst are imposing their reign over the best, and the land is helpless. The Yorubas have plugged in to that circuit of decay. They now have a bold caste of obas who, with subversive gusto, struggle for space and seat, eat dingily in…

Friday Sermon : How To Protect The Honour Of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy Praise be to Allah, Lord of All the Worlds. And may peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and Companions. Dear brothers and sisters, the first pillar of Islam is our testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. The first half of this testimony is our declaration of monotheism. The second half is our declaration that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is Allah’s Messenger (Peace…

Ogbomoso Marathon 2020 Registration link unveiled.

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The Registration link for the prospective participants of the upcoming Ogbomoso Land Marathon race 2020 edition has been unveiled . The link which will serve as a platform where athletes can register their participation and get further details about the Marathon is unveiled earlier today. The Chairman Organising Committe,Prince Oyebamiji , noted that the registration link will help more interested people to register for the Marathon. While urging interested individuals to go on and register their participation, he added that interested athletes living within and around Ogbomoso can aslo opt…

BREAKING : Niger Govt bans street begging ….says all almajiri schools must be licensed to operate

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Niger State Government has placed immediate ban on street begging in the state with effect from Wednesday, 4th March 2020. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Idris disclosed this on Thursday during a post-exco briefing with journalists at the government house Minna. He said the ban became necessary in view of the security challenges in the state. He explained that the State Government will work in synergy with other states in Northern Nigeria to have a workable structure that would stand the test of time, having gotten the…

LGSC Building: Sacked APC LG Chairmen frustrated, afraid of their shadows—Makinde’s aide ..…says planned building following due process

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The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa,has said that the sacked Chairmen of the 68 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas in Oyo State parading themselves as Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have been frustrated and frightened by the impending retribution for their looting of local government funds. Taiwo Adisa, stated this in a statement signed by him and made available to newsmen on Thursday, he noted that the sacked chairmen had been behaving like bulls in a China shop ever since they…