Category: HEADLINES
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RUGIPO ALUMNI HAILS GOV AIYEDATIWA OVER SALARY ARREARS PAYMENT, INCREASED SUBVENTION
The Alumni Association of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, has commended the Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, over the support his administration has given to the institution in the last six months. The association said the entire Polytechnic community is appreciative of the payment of arrears of salaries of the workers and…
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Update: Plane crash kills Malawian Vice President, wife, others
Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and 9 other people including his wife have been killed when the plane they were travelling in crashed in the Chikangawa mountain range. The confirmation came after more than a day-long search effort in a forested area in the mountains of northern Malawi. President Lazarus Chakwera has declared today a…
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Plane carrying Malawian Vice President missing
The aircraft carrying Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing. According to the Malawi Defence Force, the aircraft went off the radar after it left the capital, Lilongwe, on Monday morning. The plane was supposed to land at Mzuzu International Airport, in the country’s north, just after 10:00 local time. President Lazarus…
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UPDATE: Southwest governors go into massive food production
A move to boost food production has been ignited in the Southwest. The objective is to cut the prices of food items which remain high in the country despite ongoing efforts to bring down inflation. Governors in the six Southwest states yesterday gave a marching order to commissioners of agriculture to begin the process that…
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EFCC RAID: GOV AIYEDATIWA MEETS NIGHT CLUB OWNERS, PROMISES TO LOOK INTO COMPLAINTS
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday met with owners of night clubs in Akure following the raid of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the weekend. Owners of night clubs and hotels affected by the raid gave the accounts of how their facilities were vandalised by the officers of the…
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Democracy Day: FG unveils programmes of event
The Federal Government has unveiled a series of events to mark this year’s Democracy Day. The details were unveiled in a notice issued by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Sunday. The celebration will commence on…
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Update: EFCC denies unprofesional acts during Akure sting operations
EFCC’s Akure Arrests: Setting the Records Straight Arising from the misinformation and distortion of facts about the arrest of 127 suspected internet fraudsters by operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, June 8, 2024, it becomes imperative to clearly present the true facts of the operation. The Operatives executed a classical…
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Ondo 2024: PDP names running mate for guber candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named member representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, in the House of Representatives, Festus Akingbaso as deputy governorship candidate in Ondo 2024 governorship election. Akingbaso, a former Ondo State House of Assembly member was named as running mate to PDP Candidate, Ajayi Agboola on Sunday. Agboola/Akingbaso will face Ondo State Governor,…
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Commissioner reacts over EFCC invasion of hotels in Akure
Ondo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye has expressed concerns over the invasion of hotels in Akure, the state capital by security agent. Yusuf – Ogunleye, in a chat with newsmen, said the State Government will not joke with welfare and freedom of association of its citizens as contained in the…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU AT INAUGURATION OF FCT ROAD PROJECT: I DO NOT HAVE A PLOT IN GUZAPE; I DO HAVE THE PEOPLE’S MANDATE TO DELIVER IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is prioritizing people-focused development by providing essential infrastructure and amenities that will improve the quality of life of citizens. President Tinubu made the remarks at the inauguration of engineering infrastructure in Guzape District Lot II. “Minister Nyesom Wike has provided exceptional leadership at a trying time for the country.…