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NUJ National President Seeks Renewed Commitment As Union Marks 70th Anniversary

The National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) , Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi , has called on members across the country to reflect on the legacy of the union and renew their commitment to the pen profession . In a congratulatory message issued on Saturday by the number journalist in the country to celebrate…

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Oyo Govt, Netherlands Collaborate on Waste Magt, Circular Economy

The Oyo State Government is set to collaborate with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to enhance waste management and promote a circular economy, aiming for sustainable environmental practices. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola disclosed this during a high-level meeting between the ministry and representatives from the Dutch government. According to…

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About 90 people, not 500, affected in Alesinloye market fire, victims say

.As Oyo Govt orders full enumeration, verification of victims Victims of Tuesday’s fire incident at Alesinloye Market, Ibadan, have clarified that about 90 people, and not 500 as reported in a section of the media, were affected by the incident.This is as the Oyo State Government has directed the victims to cooperate with the Oyo…

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Food Security:Oyo Govt Trains 1,950 farmers in various Agricultural Enterprises

The Oyo State Government has begun a capacity-building program for One Thousand, Nine-hundred and fifty, 1,950 farmers across the 33 local government areas in the State, as part of its continued efforts in ensuring food security. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, while declaring the training exercise open on Wednesday in…

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Subair’s Death: I’ve lost a friend, confidant- Senator Alli

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of All Progressives Congress(APC) stalwart and former Majority Leader, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kehinde Subair. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. The…

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Newstap/SWAN Award: Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa Lauds Organizers

…Urges Nigerians to rally round Super Eagles for World Cup ticket One of the distinguised recipients of Special Recognition award in the just concluded maiden Newstap/ SWAN Five Star Sports Award, Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa has lauded the organizers on the award she received for her patriotic zeal towards the development of Nigerian football . The…

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Oyo Govt assures of quality job on Iseyin-Saki road rehabilitation

The Oyo State Government has assured of quality delivery on the ongoing limited rehabilitation of 83.82 kilometres Iseyin-Okaka-Saki Road.The government gave this indication on Thursday, noting that the project is being properly supervised by Resident Engineers from the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transport.It added that the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport,…

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Senator Alli extols APC leader, Chief Jolaoso’s virtues at 90

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibarapa, Chief Timothy Jolaoso, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described…

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Oyo gov empathises with traders over Aleshinloye Market fire incident

Says Govt will provide immediate Support to Victims Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with traders, who lost properties to a fire outbreak, which destroyed shops and goods at the popular Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, in the early hours of Wednesday. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal,…

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