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Oyo Gov. Makinde mourns Ajimobi, orders state flag fly at half-mast
Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed sadness at the demise of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi. Makinde in a condolence message to the Ajimobi family and the good people of Oyo State, also directed that the state’s flag fly at half-mast on Friday. The condolence message read: “I was so sorry to…
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Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, Ambode mourn former Oyo State Gov, Abiola Ajimobi
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with government and people of Oyo State over the passing of a former governor, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi, whose contributions to the development of the state, and nation, will always be remembered. The President commiserated with the family of the former governor, who served the country as a Senator, 2003, before…
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Using Covid-19 donations to give charity a bad name – Azu Ishiekwene
Azu Ishiekwene Global response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Africa has been remarkable, especially following fears that should the virus take hold, its impact on the continent could be catastrophic. Twenty of the 80 beneficiaries of the $50billion announced as emergency financing facility by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are in Africa. The…
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Facts you should know about late Abiola Ajimobi
Here are interesting facts about former Oyo state governor, Ajimobi who died today. Former Oyo Senator Abiola Ajimobi died of COVID-19 complications on Thursday. Below are facts you should know about Abiola Ajimobi 1. Abiola Ajimobi was born on December 16, 1949 at Oja-Iba, Ibadan. 2. His grandfather was Sobaloju of Ibadan Land (a chief…
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Update: Ex-Oyo Gov Ajimobi for burial on Friday
The immediate past governor of Oyo state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who died on Thursday is to be buried on Friday. According to a source very close to the Ajimobi’s, the burial ceremony for the Oyo ex-governor is expected to hold at 10:00am. Ajimobi died at age 70. Meanwhile the Minister of Youth and Sports Development,…
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Customs seizes over N400m worth of contraband in Imo
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operating Unit (FOU), Zone C, Owerri, says it has confiscated contraband items worth N442.5 million in the state. Mr Kayode Olusemire, NSC Controller in Imo, made the disclosure while displaying the seized items on Thursday in Owerri. He listed the items to include 2,682 bags of foreign 50kg rice,…
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Police nab Delta pastor for possession of 6 rifles
The Delta Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a resident pastor of the Christ Holy Church, Asaba, Mr Fidelis Nwansa, over possession of six rifles. The command Spokesperson, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the development to newsmen on Thursday in Asaba. The police image maker disclosed that upon his arrest, the pastor claimed that he…
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Coutinho, Malcom convinced me to reject Barca – Richarlison
Everton striker Richarlison has expanded on rejecting Barcelona when they came knocking in January. The 23-year-old forward – who arrived for a £40m fee in the summer of 2018 under Marco Silva – was the subject of reported interest from the La Liga champions in January and claims he rejected the opportunity to move to…
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FG accepts Ghana’s apology over embassy demolition
Nigeria has expressed satisfaction over the moves by the Government of Ghana to address the demolition of the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Accra. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, told newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, that the government had taken note of the efforts of President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo and Ghanaian…
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NCC rejigs, redeploys 4 directors in bid for improved performance
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has redeployed four directors, following the unveiling of the Commission’s five-year Strategic Management Plan (SMP) by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC carried out the redeployment in a bid to reposition and…