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The Ogun State Committee on Export Promotion (SCEP) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting the State’s export sector through improved market access, value addition and increased investment in export-oriented enterprises, as its new Chairman, Mr. Adedeji Sowunmi, presided over the committee’s meeting for the first time. Sowunmi, who is also the new Permanent Secretary, Ministry…
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Grandparents and elderly persons have been urged not to judge themselves by the limitations that may come with old age, but to remain hopeful in the knowledge that God will not forget them, even amid the challenges of that stage of life. The Parish Priest, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church, Adigbe, Abeokuta, Rev.…
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At last, the kidnapped Oyo students and teachers regained freedom after 56 days in captivity. This news was enough relief for all Nigerians on July 10, 2026 given the public widespread outburst and outcry over the deteriorating security situation in the most populous African country. Since the release of these 39 students and six teachers,…
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The Nigeria-China investment relations continues to deepen with the commissioning of the multi-million-dollar Sinomart Superstore at The Palms Shopping Mall, Ota, reinforcing Ogun State’s status as Nigeria’s leading investment destination. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Engr. Kehinde Akintomide, described the project as a reflection of the growing…
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The Ogun State Government through the Bureau of State Pensions, Office of the Head of Service has extended the online verification exercise for all retirees on Ogun State Government pension payroll known as “I AM ALIVE” till August 10, 2026. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, who doubles as the…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for calm among Nigerians stating that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country. According to a public health advisory issued on Sunday, the Director-General of the NCDC, Jide Idris, said, “Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of…
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Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. (Mrs.) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi and other top dignitaries in the State have celebrated the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment , Dr. Olu. Ola. Aikulola on the occasion of his statutory retirement from the State Civil Service and 60th birthday.…
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A 20-year-old Winnipeg woman has been fined $300 for throwing things at a Canada goose that got in her way when she tried to get into her friend’s apartment. Canada geese are protected by federal law, which makes harassing them an offence. The woman was caught on camera while throwing a bottle of leather cleaner…
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The Olubadan Advisory Council has nominated Oba Rasheed Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in Oyo State. The council members, who are also the traditional kingmakers of Ibadanland, nominated and named Oba Ladoja during a meeting held on Monday at the Olubadan’s Palace, Oke Aremo in Ibadan. Announcing the nomination of Ladoja, the Balogun…
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