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Osun Govt. lashed back at Makinde over LAUTECH’s autonomy, cautioned him over alleged unguarded comments

The Osun state government has cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state over alleged unguarded comments on Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), advising him to be more cautious while dishing out information especially on any issue that affects the citadel of learning. Speaking on behalf of the government, the state Supervisor, Ministry of Information…

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Exploit intellects of cyber criminals to end financial crimes, Ooni tells EFCC boss

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to create a unit that will positively exploit the intellects of youth caught committing financial crimes. He said the unit should also seek to explore the wisdom, ingenuity and brilliance of such youths positively to fight financial and economic crimes…

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Xenophobic attack: South African government says there’s no compensation for Nigerian victims

The South African government has said Nigeria’s request for compensation for its citizens who incurred losses in xenophobic attacks has been ruled down. Recalled that Nigeria is pressing for victims of the wanton attacks and killings to be fully compensated, but S/Africa says payment of compensation is not in its laws. Foreign affairs minister, Geoffrey…

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BREAKING: Former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe is dead

The former controversial President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe is dead. According to current President Emmerson Mnangagwa via Twitter, he died in Singapore aged 95. According to Mnangagwa: “It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe. “Cde Mugabe was an icon of…

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Makinde to inaugurate OSIEC members to conducts LGs election in next 10 days

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has said he will appoint caretaker chairmen for Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The Governor stated this at the media chat to mark his 100 days in office on Thursday. Makinde explained that the local government elections his administration plans to conduct in the first quarter…

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I may resort to court action to have ownership of LAUTECH to end crises, Gov. Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Thursday said that he may resort to court action to have ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso to end the protracted crises. Makinde who disclosed this during his media chat to mark his 100 days in office said though he will hold a crucial meeting…

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OAU Professor, 11 others remanded over alleged internet fraud

A 60-year-old Charles Jide-Oni, a self acclaimed professor and lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State along eleven others have been arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos state for allegedly obtaining money under false pretences and engaging in Advance Fee Fraud. According to The Nation, the Economic and…

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Lagos Govt. mourns as Tinubu dies

The Lagos State Government on Thursday mourn the demise of former Head of Service in the state, Alhaji Rafiu Tinubu. Tinubu died in Abuja on Wednesday at the age of 75, after a brief illness. A statement signed by Mr Gboyega Akosile, Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu described Tinubu’s death as…

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Agric: NSCDC launches Agro Ranger to combat Fulani other bandits in Oyo (Photos)

As part of efforts to reduce to a barest minimum the spate of killings by Fulani herdsmen and other bandits on farms in rural communities of Oyo State, The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), the state chapter have launched operation ‘Agro Rangers’ squad to combat banditry. Speaking at the launching of the initiative…

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Video: S/African President condemns xenophobic attacks on foreigners as MTN shutdowns offices nationwide

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in the country where there’s looting and violence targeting the foreigners.” There can be no justification for any South African to attack people from other countries,” he said on Tuesday”, BBC reported.Dozens of people were arrested in Johannesburg on Monday where at least…

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