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Bishop Aladekugbe Urges Nigerians To Walk With God The Lord Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, Rt.Rev.(Dr) Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe called on Nigerians to walk with God as a panacea to the present hardship. The call was contained in the press release issued by the Diocesan Communicator of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese,Comrade Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade,during the Diocesan Board Meeting held at the Conference Hall,Diocesan Headquarters,Moyede,Ibadan recently. According to the Bishop,God is in full control of Nigeria’s situations and ready to answer our prayers if we are ready to play our own part by being economically productive,serve God with holiness and…

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FAAC Meeting: FG, States And LGCs Shares N1,152.756 Trillion From A Gross Total Of N2,326.149 Trillion For The Month Of February 2024 The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its February 2024 meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1,152.756 trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of February, 2024 from a gross total of N2,326.148 trillion. From the stated amount inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and Exchange Difference (ED), the Federal…

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Uphold Unity, Professionalism and Ethics Kayrom Lee Charges New Oyo SWAN Excos The Patroness, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State Chapter, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde on Wednesday charged the newly elected executive committee members of the Association to strive to promote unity, uphold professionalism and diligently run the affairs of the Association. Ambassador Ayinde charged the new leadership of Oyo SWAN to stay focused and discharge their duties diligently, without fear or favour. According to her, the only way for leaders to succeed is to be focused, dedicated, and determined. The Chief Executive Officer, Kayrom Lee Gym & Fitness…

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Parrot Magazine Boss Agboola, Mourns Ibadan Big Boy, Friend, Olajide Adesina Olayinka Agboola, the Chief Operating Officer at Parrot Xtra Media Network (publishers/producers of Parrot Xtra Magazine, pmparrot.com and Parrot Xtra Hour on Splash 105.5fm) has taken to the social media to celebrate his Ibadan big-boy friend and successful Chartered Accountant, Olajide Adesina. The deceased, whose father was a retired Judge of the Oyo State High Court, Justice Okeyode Adesina died at a Lagos hospital last Thursday at the age of 58. Agboola, in his tribute expressed sadness over the death of Olajide but was quick to add that “yes,…

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Oyo IGR To Experience Increment By December – Funmilayo The Oyo State Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development Mr William Akinlayo Funmilayo, has expressed confidence that the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state will experience significant increment by the end of the year. The commissioner made this disclosure in his office on Wednesday. The Commissioner for Lands noted that measures are being put in place to transform Oyo State’s IGR under the present administration. The Commissioner noted that between January and March of 2024, there has been a noticeable improvement in the rate of tax payment compared to…

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Ensure Accurate Reportage Ogun Deputy Gov. Charges Journalists Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has charged journalists to ensure accurate and factual reportage of events at all times, to engender an informed and organised society. Engr. Salako-Oyedele gave the charge during the 9th Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Information Chapel, with the theme, “Islamic Response to Global Economic Crisis”, at the premises of the Ogun State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, saying as the Fourth Estate of the Realm, journalists should avoid spreading reports that could heat-up the polity, especially at the…

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Detained IPOB Leader, Kanu Promises To End insecurity in South East in two minutes If Released Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has vowed that he will end the insecurity in the South East in two minutes, if released from detention. Kanu said nobody in the South East can counter his orders concerning the security situation in the region. The infuriated Biafra agitator spoke while addressing journalists within the courtroom of the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday. Kanu said, “I suspect that some people in government are making money out of insecurity in the…

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OID Condoles with Makinde Over Passage of 42nd Olubadan A professional group, Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, the people of Ibadanland, and the entire state over the passing of the Olubadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmadell, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. According to the release signed by the group’s spokesperson, Barrister Ayotomiwa Adebayo, the late Olubadan was described as an erudite scholar, a philosopher, an editor, a businessman, politician, consummate management consultant, and a distinguished senator who has contributed immensely…

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Nigeria Will Overcome Beneficiaries Of Old Subsidy – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors and areas with significant impact on the welfare of Nigerians, emphasizing that the nation’s treasury is sacrosanct and must not be abused. Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) at the State House in Abuja on Friday, the President assured Nigerians that his government is working around the clock to improve their living conditions, and asked leaders at the grassroots level to encourage citizens to get their National Identification Number…

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Olubadan of Ibadanland Laid To Rest The remains of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday afternoon laid to rest at his Aliwo ancestral family home. The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors at the age of 81 on Thursday night at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, after a brief illness. The Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Agbotomokekere led the Muslim faithful to pray for the late monarch before he was interned. Dignitaries at the event include the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal who led executives of the Oyo state government, Elder…

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