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GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN TO NEW L.G.BOSSES:Generate Funds Internally To Supplement Federal Allocation

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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has charged the Newly innaugurated 20 Local government chairmen in Ogun state not to rely on the monthly Federal Allocation alone but create New idea aimed at creating internally generated avenue to add value to their lofty programme aimed at bringing more socio-economic development of thier varios local government areas.
     The state Numero Uno Prince Dapo Abiodun gave this charge in his address at the official innauguration of the New council chairmen held at the arcade ground of the Governors office Abeokuta.
   Governor Dapo Abiodun  advised the New council bosses not to rely on the monthly Federal Allocation alone but creative in generating funds internally and also incorporate the puplic private partnership(PPP)model with a caution to the council Bosses not to overburden the people who he refered to as “the essence and the facilitators of your being in power “.
   Speaking further the Governor asked the New council bosses to appreciate the enormity of the responsibility placed on thier shoulders Ponting out that their assumption of office must bring new Vistas of development to the people at the Grassroots with a to them to be inclusive ,transparent,accountable,fair, equitable and abve all obey the rule of law adding that the state  would be ready to support them financially when necessary.
   While commending the immediate past Caretaker comittee members for a wonderful performance he noted thire laudable achievements in creating enough conducive athmosphere for the smooth take  over by the New council bosses noting that the Transition committee  stayed in office for 18months due to the prevailing COVID 19 as at thaa time
   “The pandemic that struck in our state on the 27th February 2020  made the election unrealistic then hence the Transition committee had to stay for 18months. and iam glad to report that many of them aquinted themselves creditably well “,he said.
    The Governor also commended the State IndependentElectoral commission (OGSIEC )for midwifing a credible election which according to Gov Abiodun was ‘devoid of violence or complaints from the opposition political parties “.
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Just In : Awujale of Ijebuland,Sikiru Adetona, dies at 91

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The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91.

The respected monarch reportedly died on Sunday, just hours after the announcement of the death of his longtime friend and former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

Mourning his passage, a prince of Ijebu, Prince Adedoyin Alatishe wrote on X, “Baami Ogbagba agbatewole ,  Erin wo. Omo anikilaya saagbu.”

Adetona, who ascended the throne in 1960, was one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers and widely revered for his contributions to the sociopolitical development of Ijebuland and Ogun State at large.

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Breaking: Former president Muhammadu Buhari has Died at a clinic in London

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Former president muhammadu Buhari has died at a hospital in London this afternoon according to the family, He was former military head of  state  in 1983.

The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”

Detials later

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Breaking : Tinubu returns to Abuja tonight after diplomatic visits to Saint Lucia, Brazil,Says Onanuga

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to arrive Abuja later tonight following a two-nation diplomatic tour that took him to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean and Brazil in South America.

His return was confirmed in a message posted on Saturday afternoon by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on his verified X handle, @aonanuga1956.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returns to Abuja today after his two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil,” the presidential aide stated.

The President departed Nigeria on Saturday, June 28 for what was described as a strategic outreach aimed at strengthening ties with regions historically under-engaged in Nigeria’s diplomatic matrix.

His first stop was Saint Lucia, where he made a historic visit to build new ties and explore emerging partnerships with Caribbean states.

While in Saint Lucia, Tinubu interacted with regional leaders under the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), reinforcing Nigeria’s growing interest in Caribbean diplomacy and South-South cooperation.

He subsequently proceeded to Brazil to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro.

On the sidelines of the summit, President Tinubu held a bilateral meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The leaders co-chaired the Nigeria-Brazil high-level bilateral meeting , where they discussed mechanisms to boost trade, infrastructure financing, and cultural cooperation between Africa’s most populous country and Latin America’s largest economy.

With the President’s return, focus is expected to shift to domestic engagements and follow-up actions on the diplomatic and investment commitments made during his foreign tour.

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