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Ogbomoso Welcomes New Chief of Staff Wolekanle in Grand Celebration

Wolekanle’s appointment had changed the political narrative in the ancient town, describing him as a right choice with the experience, grassroots connections and capacity to perform effectively

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The statement read: “The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation is raising the alarm over the vandalisation of our candidates’ billboards in many parts of Ibadan

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Keeping Oyo’s Sugar Dream Alive: The Makinde Factor By Sulaimon Olanrewaju 

      By the time Chief Olusola Adepoju began contemplating the possibility of walking away from the project he had spent more than a decade building, he had little left to give. He had sold houses. He had sold cars. He had invested virtually everything he possessed into a dream many people had stopped believing in. Around him, early supporters were losing faith. Some investors had quietly withdrawn. Others had concluded that the ambitious sugar project in Iseyin would never be completed. Yet, standing in Iseyin was a sprawling sugar-processing facility that represented years of struggle, sacrifice and hope. The machines were there. The structures were there. The vision was there. What was missing was the money needed to bring everything to life. Today, the story is remarkably different. The factory has successfully completed test-running. It has produced sugar and molasses. Plans are underway for full-scale commercial operations. What appeared destined to become...

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From Provision Store to Retail Giant: Ace Mall Founder Afonja Wins Brand Nigeria Award

Ace Mall founder, however, the award represents more than a corporate distinction. It offers an opportunity to spotlight the possibilities of indigenous entrepreneurship and the impact

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Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams Hails Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival as Cultural Boost

Adams also expressed joy over Ogbomoso's renewed focus on its cultural heritage. He highlighted the town's pivotal role in Yoruba history

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AfDB Extends $2.1 Million for Rollout of Disaster Risk Financing in Mauritania

The African Development Bank’s Board on Wednesday approved a grant of $2.1 million to boost the mauritania’s resilience against climate related shocks and food...

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