Ondo State Government will install 10 plastic waste drop-off facilities across strategic locations in Akure the State Capital. The Administrative Secretary of OSEPA, Mrs Funke Adeoye, disclosed this while addressing traders at the popular Oja Oba market in Akure as part of activities marking the 2025 World Environment Day (WED). She described World Environment Day […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has forwarded names of a former Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof Igbekele Ajinefun, and 11 others to the state’ House of Assembly for approval as commissioners in the State Executive Council. The governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan said in a statement that a letter seeking the […]
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Courts in Ondo State were shut on Friday as judiciary workers begin an indefinite strike over financial autonomy implementation. The strike was called by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo State Branch, which on Friday gave a notice of the action. In the notice, signed by the union’s secretary, Alade Kehinde, said the […]
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By Abdu Rafiu Now that the rains are fully here, sometimes pouring in buckets, the Lagos State government’s reminder of efficient waste disposal could not have come at a better time. The reminder was prompted by the just-concluded Sallah Festivities. With the Festival approaching last week with the attendant preparatory activities, the State Commissioner for […]
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Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, on Thursday, slammed President Bola Tinubu over his silence on the deepening political crisis in Rivers State — accusing the Federal Government of enabling a creeping “military-style suppression of democracy.” Speaking to journalists shortly after a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day, the former Bayelsa […]
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Osun State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), emphasizing their full inclusion in all facets of state affairs. Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Special Needs, Hon. Aransi Kamil, gave this assurance in Osogbo He spoke while declaring open a two-day Capacity Building […]
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Armed thugs on Thursday attacked protesters under the #TakeItBack movement, who were taking part in a peaceful demonstration over economic hardship and unemployment in the country. The thugs descended on the protesters, who were led by human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, and activist lawyer, Tope Temokun, at the popular Cathedral Junction in Akure, Ondo State. […]
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubura (middle) addressing newsmen in front of Rivers State House of Assembly in Port Harcourt, yesterday. Credit: NAN Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to the rule of law, protection of fundamental rights, and inclusive democratic governance. In his Democracy Day message on Thursday in Port Harcourt, […]
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The family of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, has called on President Bola Tinubu to enact legislation that permanently institutionalises June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Speaking on behalf of the family, Hameen Abiola, one of MKO Abiola’s sons, made the appeal on […]
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In a stirring Democracy Day address that invoked both the triumph and trauma of Nigeria’s democratic history, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar issued a passionate call for a nationwide movement to “reclaim Nigeria for Nigerians,”. He warned that the country is slipping dangerously toward authoritarianism under the current administration. In a speech delivered on the […]
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