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FG Terminates RCC’s Oyo-Ogbonoso Road Contract

The Federal Government has terminated the contract for the 98-kilometer Oyo-Ogbomoso Road, originally awarded to RCC Construction Company, due to prolonged delays in completion. Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, announced the decision on Thursday during the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders’ Engagement held in Ibadan. Themed “Enhancing Federal Roads in Oyo State: Challenges and Sustainable...
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Gowon To IBB: I Appreciate You For Restoring My Rank, Honour

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, yesterday expressed gratitude to the ex-military President, Ibrahim Babangida, for restoring his rank and honour. Dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, former Heads of State Yakubu Gowon and Abdulsalami Abubakar, and former Vice Presidents Yemi Osinbajo and...
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…Yakassai Says Death A Great Loss

Leader of the Northern Elders Forum Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, who was at the Asokoro residence of late elderstatesman, Chief Edwin Clark, said the death hit him very hard. He said he had been friends with the late Clark from the days of the regional government. He said: “Politically, wherever he is I will be there,...
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Court Convicts Man Over Quran Burning

…sentences terrorist to 60 years imprisonment The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, has convicted one Olarenwaju John Ifagbemi, in a case concerning an insult to a religion. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, February 18, the trial Judge, Justice N. U Agomoh (Court 1) held that the prosecution was able to advise...
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PDP Govs’ Forum Backs Adeleke Amid Osun LG Crisis

The People’s Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has expressed deep concern over the recent political violence in Osun State, condemning the loss of lives and destruction of property. In a statement signed by its chairman, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, and made available to New Telegraph, the Forum reaffirmed its solidarity with Osun State Governor...
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Evans Seeks Mercy With Plea Bargain

Convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, has told the Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafa Balewa Square that he is now a certified teacher at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after obtaining a diploma in economics. Evans, who once terrorized the nation with high-profile kidnappings, said he has turned a new...
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