Month: August 2020

Osun at 29: We ‘re resolved to reclaim missed opportunities, set Osun on the path of sustainable devt, prosperity – Oyetola

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Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to reclaim missed opportunities and set Osun on the path of sustainable prosperity and development. He said the administration would spare no effort to unbundle the potential of the State across all sectors, particularly agriculture, tourism and mining. Oyetola noted that the state government under his watch had developed workable and achievable roadmap that would help drive its people-oriented policies to enhance growth and development of the State. Governor Oyetola stated this on Tuesday while addressing participants…

Oyo Assembly condemns rising Fulani attacks on farmers in Ogbomoso .. orders full investigation

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has decried alleged incessant attacks on farmers in Oriire Local Government area of Ogbomoso by suspected Fulani cattle herders and has ordered full investigation into the recent incidents in the area which have reportedly led to death of farmers and destruction of farmlands. This was part of the resolutions of the house on Tuesday while deliberating on a Matter of urgent Public Importance on the need to protect lives and properties of farmers in Oriire Local Government from incessant herders’ attacks jointly brought to…

LG ELECTION : Makinde seeks Oyo Assembly’s confirmation of OYSIEC members

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The Oyo state Governor,Seyi Makinde has forwarded the list of members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The eight member board has Barr Isiaka Olagunju as Chairman while Comrade Adeniyi Afeez Babatunde, Alhaja Ganiyat Saka, Mr Olanrewaju Emmanuel, Chief Kunle Agboola, Mr Remi Ayoade, Mr Sunday Falana and Mr Adeojo Elias are members. In the letter announcing the composition of the board by the Governor read at Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon…

YPAN conducts Senatorial Elections in Lagos, names Winners

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The Lagos Chapter of the Young Patriots’ Association of Nigeria (YPAN) held her inaugural election to elect into various executive position in all senatorial districts of Lagos state.. The e-election held on Sunday 23rd of August, 2020 was keenly contested by a number of candidates who were nominated by members of the association from all the local government that made up each Senatorial District; Lagos West, Lagos Central, and Lagos East. The election results was earlier announced by the electoral committee led by Hon. David Ayo Babalola who is also…

Niger APC sets to reposition party,constitutes reconciliation committee

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The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State has resolved to rebuild and reposition the party for better performance in 2023 with the constitution of five Committees including that of reconciliation to avert impending crisis in the State. The reconciliatory committee is headed by General Mohammed Garba. Other committees included, Party membership, Finance, Publicity and Contact as well as Mobilization. The resolutions were endorsed at the SEC meeting held at Government House Monday night at the instance of the leader of the party and…

RECRUITMENT : Ignore trending fake news,statutory entry requirements remain sacrosanct – IGP tells Nigerians

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has reassured Nigerians that the statutory entry requirements into the Nigeria Police Force remained sacrosanct and would be thoroughly followed in the ongoing Police recruitment screening exercise. The IGP’s reassurance became necessary following news report making the rounds in some sections of the media that the IGP has suspended the entry requirement for candidates who applied to join the Nigeria Police Force as Police constables in the ongoing recruitment screening exercise.   The IGP, while noting that that no one has the…

Sulu-Gambari felicitates with Sultan At 64

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The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has rejoiced with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on the occasion of his 64th birthday celebrations. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari stated this in a congratulatory message issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, on Tuesday. He described the Sultan as a committed tool of national peace and unity. According to him, “My prayers are with His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar CFR, mni as he clocks 64 years on earth. Your contributions to nation-building…

COVID-19: Facebook Launches ₦500m Grant For 781 Nigerian SMEs

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Facebook Monday announced a ₦500m grant to support 781 small businesses in Nigeria. The grant is part of Facebook’s $100m Global Grants Programme announced earlier this year, which aims to support 30,000 small businesses in over 30 countries, a statement from social media giant said on Monday. Aimed at stimulating economic recovery following the effects of COVID-19, Facebook said the grant would help empower and extend a lifeline to local small business owners who have been most affected. The grants will be administered and managed by Deloitte in partnership with…

Oyetola felicitates with Sultan at 64, says he’s a bridge builder

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Governor, State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, as a lover of peace, good governance, a bridge builder and an advocate for justice. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, to congratulate the first class traditional ruler on the occasion of his 64th birthday anniversary, Oyetola commended the Sultan for his humility, exemplary leadership style and strong commitment to religious tolerance, peace, progress and development of Northern region in particular and the country in general. Oyetola further…

How Nigeria can transform its educational system – Obasanjo

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday, declared that in Nigeria today, over 14 million children that should be in school were not in school, and thereby deprived of education. He also Nigerian youth need to take up leadership positions for the country’s educational system to be transformed. Mr Obasanjo said this in Lagos at the virtual 2020 Fellowship Graduation Ceremony of the second cohort of “Teach for Nigeria Fellows”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that “Teach For Nigeria”, an NGO, graduated 161 fellows who have impacted approximately 9,660…