- 2023 general elections
BREAKING: Ogun Lawmakers impeach Oluomo as Speaker
Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly on Tuesday impeached the Speaker, Rt (Hon) Olakunle Oluomo. The lawmakers during plenary session replaced Oluomo with Hon. Oludaisi Elemide (Odeda). A lawmaker, Hon. Adegoke Adeyanju (Yewa North 1) moved the motion for Oluomo’s impeachment, while it was seconded by Hon. Ademola Adeniran (Sagamu II). Adeyanju had entered the assembly chamber with…
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BREAKING: Mutfwang declares 24-hour curfew in Mangu LG over insecurity
The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang has declared a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect. Mutfwang made the announcement on Tuesday in a statement issued by Gyang Bere, the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs. The governor said the decision followed the deteriorating security situation in the area. The statement…
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LASG launches campaign to halt motorcycles on restricted routes
By Adeola Ogunrinde In an effort to uphold traffic regulations, the Lagos State Government has launched a robust campaign targeting motorcycles operating on restricted routes within the city. This initiative, according to the government, was part of the ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and mitigate traffic congestion. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi who made this initiative known in Alausa,…
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Edo Guber: Why Akhaine deserves APC ticket- MURIC
As the race for the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket intensifies, the Muslim Right Concern (MURIC) has thrown its weight behind Prof. Odion Akhaine. Akhaine is seeking for the APC’s ticket to contest in the 2024 governorship election. The Executive Director of the Group, Prof Ishaq Akintola said that Akhaine deserves the ticket because of his role…
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Ogun targets N240bn IGR in 2024- Commissioner
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Ogun state government is targeting N240 billion as Internally Generated Revenue in 2024. This was disclosed by the Chief Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo during a comprehensive budget breakdown and media parley held in Abeokuta on Monday. WesternPost reports that the state’s overall budget for 2024 fiscal year is N703 billion.…
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Abdulrazaq subsidises BECE 2024 fee for 55,150 candidates
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has subsidised the fees of 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) students in public schools. WesternPost reports that a total of 55,150 candidates registered for the examination in the State. A statement issued by the State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, said all candidates in public schools would…
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Sanwo-Olu probes alleged land scam by Revolution Plus Property Company
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has begun probe of an alleged land scam by a real firm, Revolution Plus Property. Sanwo-Olu directed Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) to commence investigation into a viral video clip made by Mr Kayode Oladipo about 20 plots of lands he supposedly bought in 2017 from the…
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Ogun Police raises alarm over lifeless body of young man in Ogijo
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State Police Command on Sunday night raised alarm over the discovery of a fresh abandoned corpse in the Kadesh area of Ogijo, in Sagamu local government area of Ogun State. A statement by the command Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Omolola Odutola disclosed that the discovery of an abandoned corpse occured around 15:30…
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LASG seals Oke-Afa, Katangua markets over environmental infractions
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos state government, on monday sealed Oke-Afa Market in Isolo and Katangua Market, for violating waste disposal regulations. Speaking on the development, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, noted that the government’s zero tolerance for waste initiative was still on course, stressing that any market or facility engaging in reckless waste disposal would…
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LASG warns against indiscriminate storage of combustible items
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has warned against indiscriminate handling and storage of combustible items. The state government gave the warning in a joint statement issued by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Olugbenga Oyerinde and Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola. They affirmed the commitment of Babajide Sanwo-olu’s administration to safety…
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