Ondo executes 230 rural projects in two years

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The Ondo State government said it has executed and completed 230 projects in the rural areas of the state at the tune of N1.5 billion, in the last two years of the present administration. It revealed that a sum of N1.3bn has been set apart in the current budget for rural development . The State Director of Community Development Services,…

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Police deploy more officers for Jonathan’s rally

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As the people of Ekiti State prepares to host the campaign train of President Goodluck Jonathan on March 2, the state police command said security operatives are prepared to ensure a hitch-free campaign during the visit. The state Commissioner of Police, Olayinka Balogun, said the Inspector General of Police, Ringim Hafiz, has promised to deploy more policemen, anti-bomb and intelligence…

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‘Ogun capital is deplorable’

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YOUNG BOSS: The Fashion Buff

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WHETHER REPORT: D’Grind

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XTRA: Looking for Miss Progress Nigeria

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We refuse kidnapping – @firstladyspeaks

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Sasha “This Kidnapping issue is a legacy I refuse on behalf of all progressive Nigerians! It will cease to be the norm in the near future Amen! Enioluwa and her Kidnapper! May there be no rest or shelter for the wicked! Amen” — @firstladyspeaks (Sasha Alabi) Unlike the Omolayos, not much is known or circulated about the Odegbaikes. As at…

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Darey drops new album

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The long wait is over and fans of Darey can now heave a heavy sigh of relief as the musician finally releases his new double album Double Dare digitally and physically. Darey A double album, the new job took a while and it features several collaborators in Lagos, London, South Africa, Abuja and America. The new albums, released in two…

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Nigerian Stock Exchange unprepared for merger

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Banks count on biometric machines to help reduce fraud

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BRAND MATTERS: Building brand image and followership through music

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Nyantakyi wants new CAF image

24 February 2011 Kwesi Nyantakyi wants to help to give a new image to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after he was elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the continental governing body. The Ghana FA president defeated Anjorin Moucharafou of Benin in Khartoum on Wednesday to win a the West Africa B slot on the body. Other…

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Coaches give CHAN thumbs-up

24 February 2011 A number of coaches at the 2011 African Nations Championship (CHAN) have come out in praise of the tournament that has been held in Sudan. With the final to be played on Friday between Tunisia and Angola, as well as the third-placed lay-off between Sudan and Algeria, the tournament will come to a close on what organisers…

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Ondo denies cancelling free school computer programme

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The Ondo State government has said that it did not stop the free computer education programme in its public schools. The state government, through the commissioner for information, Ranti Akerele, said that it implemented a free Microsoft Corporation-based ICT programme instead. He said that this move saved the state N3 billion in software requirements alone, which according to him, was…

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