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Police exhumes decômpösing body of OAU student in Ogun, arrest his kïller (VIDEO)

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command, have unraveled the mystery behind the disappearance of a 100 level student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Quadri Salami. According to a statement issued by the command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the father of Quadri had on 14th November, 2023 reported at Kenta Police station, about sudden disappearance of his…

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Address growing political tension in Kano State, South-West Arewa Coalition urges Tinubu

The Coalition of Arewa Forums in South-West on Wednesday in Ibadan called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the growing political tension in Kano State before it degenerates. The Forums made the call during a public gathering they organised to discuss issues facing Nigeria, but they later addressed newsmen at the end of the…

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Oyo State NASS caucus meets with APC National Chairman in unity efforts

As part of efforts to foster cohesion and promote unity among members of APC in Oyo State, the State National Assembly caucus on Wednesday, visited the national leadership of the party in Abuja. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Akeem Abas, the Special Adviser on Media to Sen. Sharafadeen Alli and made…

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Sports Minister Holds Meeting with NFF, Peseiro Over AFCON Plans

•Calls for greater commitment as AFCON success matters a great deal to the Nigerian people The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday morning, with the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro to deliberate on strategic plans and…

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Victims of Kaduna village bombing get mass burial

Survivors of the incident recounted that the military bombed them twice.While flying over the community to flush out terrorists on Sunday, December 3, 2023, the Nigerian Army mistakenly dropped bombs on the villagers during a religious celebration. The army has claimed responsibility for the tragedy as the incident continues to attract more condemnation across the…

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Oyo SSG and 2023 Going Global Plenary Session in Scotland

By Abiodun Atilola It was a gathering of intellectuals at the “2023 Going Global” foreign Plenary session where the current Secretary to the Oyo State Government and the Pioneer Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, from the University of Ibadan, Professor Olanike Adeyemo among other international erudite scholars gathered to discuss on western…

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Soun of Ogbomoso’s coronation kicked off with N150m empowerment programme

An empowerment programme involving the distribution of items and cash worth N150 million will kick off activities of the official coronation of the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Olaoye. Chairman of the coronation’s Central Planning Committee, Prof. Adesola Adepoju, disclosed this during a news conference to roll out the programme of events at the…

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Frustration, mass resignation hit public universities – ASUU tells Tinubu

…..says best hands are not ready to receive poverty wages again The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised alarm that most departments and units in Nigeria’s public universities are short-staffed due to the resignation of lecturers in search of greener pastures. The Union said poor and delayed salaries, unpaid allowances, poor infrastructure, lack…

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World AIDS day: Oyo sensitizes residents on need not to stigmatize patients

The Oyo State Government has called on residents of the state not to stigmatise people living with HIV/AIDS, noting that the government would not hesitate to take action against individuals, groups, employers or anyone caught in such act in accordance with the provisions of the State’ anti-HIV/AIDS stigmatisation laws. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr…

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Strengthening Democracy: NASS Committee leads the way in electoral reforms

By Akeem Abas The National Assembly has commencedextensive consultations with Stakeholders, Civil Society Organizations, Political Parties, Election Management Bodies, and the general public towards creating an electoral process that is transparent, inclusive, and reflective of the will of the people. Recognising the importance of free, fair, and credible elections as the bedrock of any thriving…

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