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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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Isese Priest warns Africans against bearing foreign names

The Oyo State Secretary of Traditional Religion Worshippers Association (TRWA), Dr. Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode has expressed reservation against Africans bearing foreign names, saying the names have no correlation to the circumstances of their births and how they will succeed in life. He claimed that the best names that bring fortunes to a child is his…

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FRCN NUJ honours outstanding personalities at Chapel’s press week

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ FRCN Ibadan Chapel as recognized some outstanding individuals during its gala and awards nite as part of activities Marking 2023 press week of the chapel. Welcoming the guests with warm reception and dancing to various melodious songs at the Studio One broadcasting, Dugbe Ibadan, Chairman, NUJ frcn Chapel Mr…

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Oyo Govt gives breakdown of 2024 Budget proposal, explained why budget’ll target economic recovery

The Oyo State Government has given a breakdown of the N434.2billion 2024 Budget proposal presented to the State House of Assembly by the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. The state’s Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and a Professor of Economics, Musibau Adetunji Babatunde, gave the breakdown of the budget estimates on Friday in a parley…

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Dogs are better fed in Nigeria than prison inmates, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole spills (VIDEO)

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has lamented the quality of feeding for inmates in Nigerian prisons saying dogs in the correctional centres are better fed, Channels TV reports. Oshiomhole, who heads the Senate Committee on Interior, criticised the feeding practices at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), emphasising the need for correctional facilities to focus on rehabilitation rather than…

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Power Minister, Adelabu announces his return to APC (See attached letter)

Minister of Power and Accord candidate in the 2023 governorship poll in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has announced his intention to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that Adelabu resigned from APC after losing the party’s governorship ticket to Senator Teslim Folarin. However, in a letter dated December 6, and addressed to…

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Agribusiness: Makinde reaffirms commitment to expanding economy

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding the state’s economy by unlocking more opportunities for investors that are ready to partner with the state government. Governor Makinde made this known while receiving teams from Alliance for A Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)…

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