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Seyi Makinde Orders Immediate Reopening Of Shasha Market

Sylvia LANO Feb 23, 2021 0

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the immediate reopening of the popular Sasha market, saying the decision was taken in the best interest of the traders and for peace and harmony between Yoruba and Hausa communities. Makinde…

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We’re Totally Opposed To Ethnic Profiling Of Crime – Nigerian Governors Forum

Edna Wande Feb 18, 2021 0

Governors of 36 states of the federation have declared that they totally opposed to ethnic profiling of crime. Ekiti State governor and chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Kayode Fayemi disclosed this to State House correspondents…

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I Won’t Allow Ethnic, Religious Violence Among Nigerians – Buhari

Tunde Serano Feb 15, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that his administration will not allow any ethnic or religious group to stoke up hatred and violence against other groups. According to the President on his Twitter page, the Federal Government is…

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Yoruba/Hausa Clash: Oyo Govt Shuts Shasha Market, Imposes Curfew (videos)

Edna Wande Feb 13, 2021 0

Oyo State Government has imposed curfew and ordered the immediate closure of Shasha market in Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan following ethnic clash that began on Friday, February 12. The closure of the market, which is said to…