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Month: December 2023

Tinubu gives states N9bn each for Infrastructural development

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu’s administration has disbursed N9 billion to the 36 states of the Federation Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said N7 billion was disbursed to states for infrastructural development, while the remaining was for fuel subsidy palliative. In a post on X, he said the revenue…

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Makinde presents staff of office to new Aseyin, tells Oke-Ogun obas to work with govt to protect mining communities

Against the backdrop of his administration’s determination to expand the economy of Oyo State through solid mineral development, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on traditional rulers in Oke-Ogun to collaborate with the government in its effort to protect the mining communities. The governor stated this on Thursday, during the coronation and presentation of…

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Soun Pledges Support for Aspiring Entrepreneurs, as O’First Group Empower 102 Indigenes (PHOTOS)

Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege 111  on Thursday pledged his unwavering support to all aspiring entrepreneurs in Ogbomosoland. The monarch who made the promise it on  Thursday during the  presentation of  business tools worth N150 Million to 102 Indegenes of Ogbomoso said said “My doors will always be open to your concerns,…

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Senator Alli empowers 1000 constituents on e-commerce, vocational training to be self-Reliant

In a bid to alleviate poverty and promotes self-reliance, nofewer than 1000 constituents benefitted from the e-commerce and vocational training sponsored by Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South). This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The two-day training programme held in…

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Oyo NAWOJ Excos dissolved over gross misconduct, Caretaker Committee takes over (PHOTOS)

The Ms Jasesola Ajibola-led executive council of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, has been dissolved by critical stakeholders in the association over alleged gross misconduct, insubordination, hiring of fake journalists, as well as unethical and unprofessional conduct. The Concerned 50 Members of NAWOJ in Oyo State of NUJ that suspended the…

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Court strikes out case of stealing against 73 year old man after spending 13 years in prison

A Lagos High Court has finally struck out a case of stealing filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against a 73-year-old man who spent 13 years, eight months in prison custody awaiting trial as the anti graft agency was said to have failed to produce any witness in court against him. It will…

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The Drum Online Media Collaborates With Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) To Host 2024 Edition Of Pan-Afrika Drum Festival In Canada

The National Headquarters of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has shown their readiness to collaborate with The Drum Online Media Incorporation, the organizers of the annual Pan-Afrika Drum Festival In Canada, to organize the 2024 edition of Pan-Afrika Drum Festival, slated for June 27th and 28th, in Mississauga and Toronto, Canada. This was contained in…

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Makinde commissions Premium Trust Bank regional office in Ibadan

.Says we’ll continue to support investors Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated that his administration will continue to support investments that add value and contribute towards expanding the economy of the state. He gave the assurance on Tuesday while commissioning the Premium Trust Bank located in Adamasingba, Ibadan, noting that the state is ready…

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Makinde charges companies, individuals on CSR

•Commissions CBT Centre facilitated by BOVAS chair Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on wealthy Nigerians and corporate bodies to always support the government through provision of social amenities to their immediate communities. The governor gave the charge on Tuesday, while commissioning a Computer-Based Test Centre donated by the chairman of BOVAS Nig Ltd,…

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Shettima donates N25M to poor female students, asked male counterparts to work to pay for themselves (VIDEO)

Some Nigerians are presently lambasting the Vice President, Kashim Shettima following his pledge of N25 million to support indigent female students. The announcement came during his attendance at a convocation lecture at a local school. VP Shettima’s commitment to empowering female students by covering their school fees triggered a reaction from a group of men…

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