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FG Releases N11.828bn For Pension Arrears, PENCOM Thanks Govt

ABUJA – The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has confirmed Federal government approved N11.828 billion on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, to clear pension backlog. According to Mr. Peter Aghahowa, the Head of Corporate Communications of Pencom in a statement rekeased to the media on Thursday, January 7, 2021, accrued rights represent …

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How 10-Year-Old Boy Became Traditional Ruler In Anambra

ANAMBRA STATE – Following the death of his father, 10-year-old boy, Oyeachonam Okonkwo, has been crowned as the Igwe Olanme II of Iyiora Anam, Anambra State. Oyeachonam is now the youngest king in Igboland after he was crowned on Thursday, January 7, 2021, following his father’s death. His father, Igwe …

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Agbato’s Death: Great Loss To Us – Gov. Abiodun

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday, January 8, 2021, commiserated with the wife and family of the President of Animal Care Services Konsult Limited, Sir Olatunde Agbato, who died on Thursday, January 7, 2021, saying, “this is a big blow to all of us in the …

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OSINBAJO WELCOMES MICROSOFT’S OFFER TO SUPPORT NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

By AbuSatar Hamed ABUJA – The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has on Thursday January 7, 2021, noted in a virtual meeting with Microsoft Corporation team led by its President, Mr Brad Smith that the company’s interest in supporting the efforts of the Federal Government is a welcome development …

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Orisabunmi’s Death, A Great Loss To Entertainment Industry – Latin

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – The President, Tampan, Mr. Bolaji Amusan, aka Latin has described the death of Chief Mrs Folakemi Aremu aka Orishabunmi as a great loss to the Hollywood and entertainment industry. Baba Latin stated that good people die everyday, “yet not all of them affirm for us …

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Oyo Reveals New Ease of Payment Plan For Waste Evacuation

By Seyifunmi Odunuga IBADAN – Oyo State government has revealed a new ease of payment plan for waste evacuation in the State with effect from March 2021. With this plan in place, payment of cash to waste contractors will cease and this will bring about efficiency and accountability in the …

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OGUN STATE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE KICK STARTS INTERVENTION ACTIVITIES AT IJEBU EAST LG

IJEBU-MUSHIN – The Kabiyesi of Ilodo Community, Oba (Engr.) Isiaka Olaide Ajede, Ogirimadagbo, Akin of Ilodo, Ijebu Mushin in Ijebu East Local Government played host to the team from the Ministry of Agriculture who were in the Community on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 to kick start 2021 Intervention activities. The …

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Councilorship Aspirant Rehabilitates Community Road In Ogun

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA – After a long time of deplorable condition, the Ile-Ise-Awo Community road is finally being rehabilitated by a Councillorship aspirant of Ward 16 in Abeokuta North Local Government of Ogun State. The aspirant, Engr. Shokunle Afeez Owolabi, popularly known as NIYAS has commenced rehabilitation of the …

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Escaped Edo Prisoner Arrested In Ogun

By Raymond Osho ABEOKUTA – Operatives of Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, arrested one Obehi Ehis Frank Ogbeh who escaped from White House Prison yard in Edo State during the #Endsars protest. The Command Spokesperson, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi said the prisoner was arrested following an information …

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INSECURITY: MAKE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTHS – OGUN FEDERAL LAWMAKER

By Lateef Akintunde AYETORO-YEWA – A Federal lawmaker, Hon. Jimoh Olaifa representing Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency, has appealed to governments at all level to create more job opportunities for Nigerians to curb insecurity. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Lateef …

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