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Engr. Femi Tetede Laid To Rest Amidst Praises, Described As An Honest, Impactful Gentleman

BY ABUSATAR HAMED The late Engr. (Chief) Elijah Olufemi Tetede has been eulogized by the Dean of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Yewa, Ven. Olusola Ladipo-Ajayi, as an honest and complete gentleman who will be forever remembered for his transparent and God-fearing life. The praise was offered …

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Amid Economic Uncertainties, Nigerians Call For Government Accountability, Urgent Lasting Solutions

Opinion: BY ABUSATAR HAMED In the face of economic uncertainties, it becomes imperative for citizens to transcend immediate relief measures and advocate for lasting solutions. Observing Nigerians standing in queues in the name of empowerment for modest handouts, whether a cup of rice, N1-2-3-4-5k, or a bowl of Amala/Semo, is …

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Why FAAN Spends N.5bn On Flight Tickets For Directors, Operational Staff Traveling Between Lagos-Abuja – Keyamo

ABUJA – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barr. Festus Keyamo, has revealed that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reportedly spent N.5 billion over four years on flight tickets for key directors and operational staff shuttling between Lagos and Abuja for official duties. Keyamo defended FAAN’s recent …

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2024 Hajj: Ogun Pilgrims To Pay N4.899 Million

ABEOKUTA – The Nati2024 Hajj: Ogun Pilgrims To Pay N4.899 Milliononal Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the total sum of 4.899 Million naira (BTA inclusive), as the final hajj fare for 2024 Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. The Executive Secretary, Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Dauda …

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CP Sunday Olukayode’s Rise: A Testament To Commitment and Integrity

BY OLUWASEUN FABIYI The age-old advice to wholeheartedly dedicate oneself to any endeavor has once again proven its worth in the recent promotion of DCP Sunday Olukayode to the rank of CP, with a subsequent deployment to Plateau State Police Command. Hailing from Eruku town in Ekiti Local Government of …

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Yewa Youth Association’s February 2024 Meeting: Uniting For Community Progress, Empowerment (+photos)

BY ‘DEOLA ADEYEMI The Yewa Youth Association (YYA) demonstrated solidarity and commitment to Yewaland’s development by hosting its February 2024 meeting at the palace of Oloola of Ilara-Yewa in Ogun State. Attended by Seventy-Eight youths representing diverse Central Youth bodies and organizations from across Yewaland, the meeting aimed to deliberate …

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Nasarawa Governor, Abdullahi Sule Commends Prince Abiodun’s Infrastructure Drive In Ogun

ABEOKUTA – NasarNasarawa Governor, Abdullahi Sule Commends Prince Abiodun’s Infrastructure Drive In Ogunawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule has commended the infrastructural drive of the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration in Ogun State. Governor Sule made this known on Monday, February 5, 2024 when he visited Prince Abiodun at the Governor’s …

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Ogun Yet To Take Possession Of Abeokuta-Ota-Lagos Expressway –  Abiodun’s Aide

ABEOKUTA – Work is yet to begin on the reconstruction of the Abeokuta-Ota-Lagos Expressway because the Ogun State Government is still waiting for final approval of the concessioning of the road from the Federal Government. Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, speaking on the latest …

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Abiodun Mourns Jimi Solanke, Says Late Poet A Worthy Ambassador

ABEOKUTA – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has described the death of renowned African culture ambassador, Olujimi Solanke as a colossal loss to the theatre community and Ogun State.  The governor also condoled with the family of the veteran poet cum dramatist and the people of Ipara-Remo in Remo …

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Disappointment As Asake, Davido, Burna Boy, Others Miss Out On 2024 Grammy Wins

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 4, 2024, saw the letdown of five Nigerian artistes – Ayra Starr, Olamide, Asake, Davido, and Burna Boy – who failed to secure victories in their respective nominated categories. South African artiste Tyla emerged victorious in the Best African …

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