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The National Chairman of Ekpeye Oil Gas Pipelines Host Families Association, EOG, Comrade Dogini Chidi has reiterated that the body would not jettison its primary responsibility it was created to pilot.Comrade Dogini, who was fielding questions from journalists while on his way from Abuja, Saturday, July 15th at Port Harcourt International Airport listed securing employments, empowerment for Ekpeye people, youths …

Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State has expressed his sympathy with the people of Ikire on the flood disaster that wrecked havoc on the western part of the state, assuring them of his government’s commitment to address root cause of the flood and the fast tracking of the ongoing state flood prevention plan.The Governor in a statement by …

Former Governor of Osun state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has penned an emotional tribute to late Soji Adagunodo, former National Vice Chairman of the People’s Democratic party (PDP), Southwest zone.Adagunodo passed on in the United States of America, after a brief illness.Reading the tribute at the interdenominational order of service of songs for late Hon. Olasoji Oluwatukesi Adagunodo, held in Osogbo, …

Residents of Osun State have started groaning following the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)as intra- transportation within the state skyrocketed.Osogbo ,the state capital, intra commercial transport services popularly called Korope’ charges #200 per drop in short distances while Okada charges #300 or #400 respectively depending on the distance .Consequently ,most filling stations visited by our …

Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his commitment to industrialize the State for economic prosperity.He said initiatives are being taken to nurture Nano, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to sustainable levels, Skills Upgrade and Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme to encourage youths to be self reliant among others.The Governor stated this at the official launch of The New …

The Osun State Government intervention on roads and other infrastructures across the State has once been lauded by residents.Residents of Peter Ajibola, around Alekuwodo area in Osogbo couldn’t hide their joy and appreciation to Governor Ademola Adeleke for the rehabilitation of the road.They also commended the Governor for the entire rehabilitation of other roads in the town and across the …

Former Minister of state for petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has sponsor a major medical outreach for health services and medication to Bayelsans in commemoration of his fifty nine birthday celebration.The outreach, held on Thursday at the Gabriel Okara cultural centre, Yenagoa, was aimed at reaching out to less privileged members of the state in the area of healthcare service delivery.Speaking …

The House of Representatives has called for an end to open defecation in the country, while urging the government to increase the number of public toilets annually.This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Bashiru Dawodu (APC-Lagos) on the floor of the House on Thursday in Abuja.His motion was titled: “Need to End Open Defecation in Nigeria and increase …

It was a moment of joy and excitement as the former Director of Finance and Administration (DFA), Ondo State Library Board, Alhaji Yusuf Muhyideen celebrated his retirement from service as well as his 60th birthday on 6th July, 2023.The well attended two-in-one event was graced by many dignitaries who thronged the Ondo State Library Event Hall, venue of the ceremony.The …

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, , has assured the general publics of sustained efforts by the Force in tackling crimes and criminality and improved public safety and security across the country.A Statement by the Force public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made available sent to our correspondent via Email said the IGP gave the assurance while charging …