4 h. ago Senate Southeast Caucus mourns former Diamond Bank Chairman Pascal Dozie

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Southeast Caucus in the Senate has shared its deep sadness over Dr Pascal Dozie’s death, former Diamond Bank Chairman and a key figure in Nigeria’s financial world. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, signed by caucus chairman Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the lawmakers hailed Dozie as a banking expert […] The post Senate Southeast Caucus mourns former Diamond Bank Chairman Pascal Dozie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ‘I’m No Longer Part Of Olunloyo Family’, Kemi Olunloyo Reacts To Dad’s Death

Kemi Olunloyo, daughter of late former Oyo State governor, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has declared that she was not accepting condolences over the demise of her father, who passed away on Sunday, April 6. The popular social media personality took to her Facebook page on Wednesday to reveal some events that allegedly impacted the family […]

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6 h. ago PHOTO STORY: Gov Makinde, French Firm Sign Pact For Modern Agri

The Oyo State Government has signed an agreement with a French firm, Semmaris, for a strategic cooperation between the two parties for the development of a modern agri-food market in Oyo State. Although the details of the pact were not available as at press time on Wednesday, the Oyo State government, however, said follow-up information […]

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11 h. ago Senator Kalu mourns Pascal Dozie, describes him as a distinguished statesman

Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has paid tribute to late Pascal Dozie, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian and a distinguished statesman who contributed immensely to national development. The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, passed […] The post Senator Kalu mourns Pascal Dozie, describes him as a distinguished statesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Oyo Becoming One Of Nigeria’s Fastest Growing Economies, Says Makinde

Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that his administration has been working hard to make the state’s economy one of the fastest growing in the country. The governor maintained that the administration has placed a strong emphasis on infrastructural development, innovations, and investments to build a vibrant economy since its inception in 2019. He […]

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16 h. ago Tinubu, Obasanjo, Obi, ACAMB mourn, eulogise business mogul, Dozie

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi and the Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB), have condoled with the family, business community and all Nigerians for the death […] The post Tinubu, Obasanjo, Obi, ACAMB mourn, eulogise business mogul, Dozie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Ladoja leads Ibadan chiefs to condole Olunloyo, Adeojo families

The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja, on Tuesday led members of the Ibadan South East Local Government Traditional Council on condolence visits to the families of the late former Governor of the state, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, and the late politician and businessman, Chief Yekini Adeojo. Olunloyo, a renowned mathematician Read More

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32 h. ago Oyo Becoming One Of Nigeria’s Fastest Growing Economies — Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has disclosed that his administration had been working hard towards making the state’s economy one of the fastest growing economies in the country. The governor maintained that since the inception of the administration in 2019, it had placed a strong emphasis on infrastructural development, innovations and investments as a […]

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3 d. ago Olunloyo: Nigeria has lost one of its best minds, says Ogundipe, ex

By Oluseye Ojo Former President of the Nigeria and African Union of Journalists, Prince Lanre Ogundipe, said on Sunday that Nigeria has lost one of its finest minds with the passing of Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, ex-governor of old Oyo State. In a press release titled ‘Molete Bridge is Down,’ Ogundipe described Olunloyo as a revered […] The post Olunloyo: Nigeria has lost one of its best minds, says Ogundipe, ex-NUJ president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria lost version of Albert Einstein, FIRS boss mourns Olunloyo

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has described the death of a former Governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo, as the dropping of one of the finest stars from Nigeria’s sky. The PUNCH reports that the former governor’s death was announced by the family on Sunday morning. Adedeji, in a Read More

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3 d. ago ‘We immortalised him in his lifetime,’ Makinde mourns Olunloyo

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, said he was happy to immortalise the late former Governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo, who died at the age of 90 years this morning. Makinde, in a statement to mourn the former governor of the state, in Ibadan, the state capital, described his death as the exit Read More

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3 d. ago Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin as Tinubu seeks support for monarch

Oyo town came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged to witness the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Some of the dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Speaker Read More

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3 d. ago Nobody Influenced Me On Selection Of New Alaafin — Gov Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, dared anyone who influenced his choice of the new Alaafin of Oyo to indicate openly. Govenor Makinde gave the challenge during the formal coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, in Oyo town, Oyo State. Makinde, while insisting that he did not […]

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3 d. ago Nobody Influenced Selection Of New Alaafin Oyo — Gov Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, dared anyone who influenced his choice of the new Alaafin of Oyo to indicate openly. Govenor Makinde gave the challenge during the formal coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, in Oyo town, Oyo State. Makinde, while insisting that he did not […]

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3 d. ago Makinde vows impartiality in traditional rulership as new Alaafin is crowned

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to ensure that due process and laid down rules are followed in governing the state. The governor added that his administration would maintain a record of not interfering in traditional institutions and also remain impartial in the process of selecting traditional rulers. Read More

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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: Glamour as dignitaries, royals attend Alaafin’s coronation

Dignitaries from across the nation gathered at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday to witness the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I. The historic event drew a distinguished crowd, including President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Read More

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4 d. ago Abiodun, Ogun APC mourn as party spokesperson, Oladunjoye dies

Laide Raheem, Abeokuta   The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed shock over the death of the State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Tunde Oladunjoye.   Oladunjoye reportedly died on Friday in the United Kingdom after battling with an undisclosed ailment.   He said: “Receiving the news of […] The post Abiodun, Ogun APC mourn as party spokesperson, Oladunjoye dies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Makinde’s performance springs up succession dilemma — Oyelade

Tribune Online Makinde’s performance springs up succession dilemma — Oyelade The Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has identified what he termed a paradox in Governor Makinde's succession issue. Makinde’s performance springs up succession dilemma — Oyelade Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Be Alive, Committed To Your Chosen Career, Makinde Charges Oyo Police Cadets

Oyo State governor, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde has charged cadets of the state origin in the Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State to be alive and show commitment to policing as their preferred career. Governor Makinde also urged the cadets to be good ambassadors of Oyo State and agents of change […]

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7 d. ago Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force

Tribune Online Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged Course 7 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) from the state to be exemplary officers and agents of positive change in the Nigerian Police Force. Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Tribune Online

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