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Abiodun Advocates More Farm Laboratories, Says Agriculture Remains Only Hope for Food Sufficiency (+photos)

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 said the establishment of farm labs (settlements) across the country is the only panacea to ensure food sufficiency for the people. The governor stated that with the current situation in the country, it …

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Tinubu Launches Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, Urges Rulers to Foster Peace

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA – July 30, 2024 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, July 30, 2024 officially inaugurated the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council during a ceremony held in Owerri, Imo State.  This new council brings together traditional leaders from the South West, South East, …

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Abiodun Commends Tinubu For Reconstituting Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reconstituting Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC). Abiodun stated this on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the official launching of the council in Owerri, Imo State. His words, “Amidst current economic challenges, we recognise …

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How Music Icon, Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian music and film icon Onyeka Onwenu has passed away at the age of 72. Reports indicated that she died on the night of Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli. An eyewitness confirmed the …

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A Day Of Elegance, Glitz As Society’s Elite Attend Traditional Wedding Of Olusegun Amore & Ayotobi Akala (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The city of Lagos was adorned with an aura of unparalleled elegance and celebration on a splendid Saturday, July 27, 2024, as Olusegun Olugbemileke Amore, son of Chief Atinsola & Chief (Mrs.) Oluremi Amore, the Bobaseye and Yeye Bobaseye of Ilaro-Yewa, respectively, and former …

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Hunger Protest: Agege Youths Urged To Embrace Dialogue

AGEGE, LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a bid to maintain peace and stability in Agege, Lagos, a grassroots mobilizer and founder of Taiwo Olasunkanmi Samuel Campaign Organisation (TOSCO), has appealed to youths in the community to reject the proposed nationwide hunger protest. In a statement released by TOSCO’s Publicity Secretary, Adebola …

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Venerable (Mrs.) Aderoju Janet Akinyemi: Farewell To Matriarch We Have Lost!

Tribute! BY ABIODUN  KOMOLAFE Today, I recall my darkest hours; I remember stumbling upon a beacon of hope in a world that seemed determined to crush me. In 1991, when life’s dark waters rose to swallow me and everyone around seemed to be saying ‘throw in the towel’, I sought …

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Oil Producing Communities Threaten To Shut Down All Pipeline Facilities Over Unfair Treatment Of Dangote/Modular Refineries (+photos)

…Warn IOCs Against Economic Sabotage, Urge FG To End Fuel, Diesel Importation LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), over the weekend, threatened to renew agitation for greater autonomy and control of their natural resources, if the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the …

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UBA Head of Media & External Relations, Ramon Nasir’s Mother Buried Amidst Heartfelt Encomiums

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ADO-ODO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Alhaja (Chief) Mrs. Musiliat Amoke Falade, a beloved community leader and philanthropist, was laid to rest according to Islamic rites on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her residence at 11 Oredola Estate, Okepadi, Ado-Odo, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. She …

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Gov. Abiodun Approves NCE Resolutions For Ogun Workers

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the domestication of some resolutions of the National Council on Establishments (NCE) into the state’s civil service.  The State’s Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya made the disclosure when the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), …

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