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Day: July 4, 2023

Abiodun Mourns Ibiyemi, NewsDirect Publisher

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, described as shocking the death of Dr. Samuel Ibiyemi, the publisher of NewsDirect. Ibiyemi reportedly died on Tuesday afternoon at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan Remo, of pulmonary embolism. The governor in a condolence message to his family and media colleagues, described Ibiyemi, as a brilliant…

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CJN, Governors of Oyo, Ondo States, NBA President, Oyo CJ, others to grace Justice Aderemi Annual Lecture Series

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Governors of Oyo and Ondo States, Engr Seyi Makinde and Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Mr Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, and Oyo State Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima are among dignitaries expected to grace the 5th Justice Aderemi Annual Lecture Series (JAALS). The…

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Oyo Fed. Lawmaker, NGO seek quick passage of JAMB validity bill

A Federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe and a NGO, Speak Out Africa, have reinforced the need for the pending bill on the validity of United Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to be made top priority in the 10th Assembly. This came to the fore during an online seminar, held on Monday, where the Lawmaker argued that the Joint…

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BREAKING: Army officer, Lawrence Otsugbede slumps, died while leading parade (VIDEO)

Confusion at military community in Kaduna State as tragedy struck when news broke of the untimely death of Army Officer Lawrence Otsugbede. The unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, July 3, when the officer collapsed while leading a parade on the parade ground in Kaduna. Though specific details surrounding the incident remain scarce, witnesses at the…

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