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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Osun State Command on Tuesday intercepted a car loaded with 88.6kg of cannabis sativa, along Ife/Ilesha express road. According to the State Commandant, Mr Sam Egbeola, in a statement made available to the press, the car, which was coming from Abeokuta…
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Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State on Tuesday said that his administration planned to make Osun a model for other states in the area of health care delivery system. Oyetola, who spoke in Osogbo at the commencement of the revitalisation of general hospitals and primary healthcare centres in the state,…
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Football enthusiasts in Nigeria are set to jostle for a sum of three million naira after Trophy Lager launched their maiden 5-a-side tournament for their consumers. Trophy Lager, a leading beer brand revealed the theme for the tournament ‘Trophy 5-a-side Field of Honour’ with plans for the 10-week football tournament…
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The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of colluding with the All Progressives Congress to win the February 23 Presidential and National Assembly elections. This, the PDP said, was done through the militarization of polls in its strongholds and skewing the process in the favour…
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The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has debunked rumours making rounds that President Muhammadu Buhari was making plans to Islamize Nigeria. Osinbajo speaking in a town hall meeting held at Hotel Du Golf off PZ junction, Aba North Local Government Area of Abia State…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said the use of smart card readers (SCRs) is mandatory in Saturday’s governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, said this in Abuja. Mr Okoye said the clarification was important…
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Traditional rulers in the country under the aegis of National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) have paid congratulatory visit to President Muhammadu Buhari over his re-election, at the State House villa, Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared President Buhari of the ruling APC winner of…
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OPINION: AS WIVES RELOCATE ABROAD, HUSBANDS TURN ‘bachelors by Bisi Olawunmi The ageing Nigerian husband and father is facing a silent revolt – a gang-up against him by wives and children who have chosen to remain abroad. If you are observant enough, you will notice him in markets – an…
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Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, on Sunday declared the readiness of his administration to support ideas that could create employment opportunities for youths in the state. The governor spoke through his deputy, Mr Gboyega Alabi, at the enthronement service for Rev. Rufus Oluwasegun, as the Bishop of Methodist Diocese…
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The Osun State Police Command on Thursday said it had commenced investigation into the arrest of four men suspected to be fake election monitors. The suspects, it was learnt, were arrested in a village called Iwaro, near Osu, the headquarters of Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun State. It…
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