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Senator Yunus Akintunde Deepens Nigeria-South Korea Ties at Distinguished Parliamentary Event (PHOTOS)

As part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic and legislative relations with other nations, Senator Yunus Akintunde, Ph.D., representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, participated in the Korea Foundation Invitation Program for Distinguished Guests in Parliament, held in South Korea. Senator Akintunde, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was the sole Nigerian delegate…

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Senator Alli felicitates APC chieftain, Shina Alabi at 61

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Hon. Shina Alabi, a notable chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the occasion of his 61st birthday anniversary. This is contained in a statement issued by his Media office and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Alabi as a consistent progressive,…

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EFCC Arrests E-Money for Alleged Naira Abuse and Dollar Spraying

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, popularly known as E-Money, for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency and defacing foreign currencies. Sources confirmed that E-Money was apprehended on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos. According to EFCC insiders, his arrest…

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Wanted CBEX Promoter Surrenders to EFCC Over Alleged $1 Billion Fraud

Adefowora Abiodun, one of the six individuals declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over their alleged roles in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme, has voluntarily turned himself in to authorities. Abiodun, a suspected promoter of the cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), reported to the EFCC headquarters around 4:00 p.m….

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Yoruba Group Backs DSS Director’s Call for Self-Defense Amid Rising Insecurity

A Yoruba group, Yeye Dara Omoluabi Family, on Sunday urged Yoruba communities to align with the call made by the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Adeola Ajayi, advocating for self-defense in the face of Nigeria’s growing insecurity. Speaking at a press conference held at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press…

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Oba River Marks Ibadan–Iwo Boundary, Says Olubadan; Oluwo Counters Claim

A fresh dispute has erupted over the boundary between Ibadan and Iwo, following a declaration by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), that the Oba River serves as the historical boundary between the two communities. Speaking through the Ekerin Olubadan, His Royal Majesty Oba Hamidu Ajibade…

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Firm Commissions 1.2killowatts Solar Power, Hosts Foreign Partners

The Psaltry International Company Limited, has commissioned a 1.1killowats solar power and 1.1megawatts battery installation on Friday evening at its plant at Ado-Awaye Iseyin local government in Oyo State. The alternative power project, according to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Psaltry International Company Limited, Mrs Yemisi Iranloye, was meant to support power supply…

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Critical thinking key to nation building— Don

Nigerians have been advised to engage in critical thinking and responsible decision making in order to fast-track the development of the nation. Prof. Muritala Kareem, a lecturer at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, gave the advise on Monday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kareem spoke…

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Akande-Sadipe Commissions Transformers, School Blocks Across Oluyole

The member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, received a rousing welcome on Friday as she commissioned five newly-installed transformers and five completed school building projects across her constituency. The projects were facilitated through various ministries, departments, and agencies of the federal government. The commissioned school projects are located at St. Thomas Primary School,…

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Easter: Makinde felicitates Christians, calls for more prayers

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Christians in the state and across the country on the Easter Festival. The governor charged them to use the auspicious occasion, which marks the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, to pray for the country and its leaders. Governor Makinde, who gave this charge on Saturday,…

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