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Sanwo-Olu celebrates Senator Raji-Rasaki at 70, hails legacy of service
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated former First Lady of Ogun, Ondo and Lagos States, Senator Fatimat Raji-Rasaki, on the occasion of her 70th birthday. Senator Raji-Rasaki, wife of former Military Governor of Ogun, Ondo and Lagos States, Brigadier-General Raji Rasaki (rtd), clocks 70 on Tuesday, January 13. She is a former Senator who represented…
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Edo to witness major urban transformation in 2 years- Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s strong commitment to the development of the State, declaring that his sole motivation in governance is to deliver visible and sustainable development across the Edo state. The governor made the remarks during the inspection of ongoing projects in Udomi, Esan Central Local Government Area. Projects inspected include the construction of…
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Lagos OEQA monitoring exercise targets learner safety, school preparedness
The Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) has commenced a statewide monitoring exercise to assess schools’ resumption activities for the new academic session. The Director-General of OEQA, Dr. Sulaimon Olagoke Ogunmuyiwa, disclosed this during a monitoring visit to Ajao Estate Junior Grammar School, Oshodi, Lagos. Dr. Ogunmuyiwa explained that the exercise was designed to evaluate the level of…
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Makinde approves 7 fire trucks, recruits 100 firefighters to boost Oyo emergency response
By Adejayan Gbenga In a major move to strengthen fire safety and emergency response across Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the purchase of seven new fire trucks and the recruitment of more than 100 additional firefighters. The initiative is aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness, improving response time to fire outbreaks and boosting the overall capacity of the state’s…
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Nigeria, US deepen digital alliance on data privacy, AI, cybersecurity- NITDA DG
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the United States to build a secure, trusted and resilient digital ecosystem, with focus on data privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and capacity building. He made the remarks while addressing participants at the Nigeria Data Privacy Capacity Building Workshop…
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LASG intensifies push for safe blood supply with statewide donation campaign
The Lagos State Government has renewed its drive to ensure a safe, adequate and sustainable blood supply with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) Voluntary Blood Donation Awareness and One-on-One Sensitisation Campaign held in Ikeja. The campaign, themed “Voluntary Donors, Sustainable Blood: Securing Lagos State’s Blood Supply,” formed part of activities marking the LSBTS Blood Awareness Month and reinforced…
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Snub Claim: I didn’t deliberately ignore Alaafin- Olubadan
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has refuted claims that he deliberately ignored the Alaafin of Oyo at a recent public function, saying the incident was neither intentional nor disrespectful. The monarch made the clarification during an exclusive interview with Daily Independent journalist in Ibadan, following widespread reactions on social media over…
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2 months after unveiling his memoirs, Newswatch Magazine co-founder, Yakubu Mohammed, dies
One of the co-founders of Newswatch magazine and pioneer Editor In Chief of the Concord Newspaper, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, has died. Mohammed died at age 75 after a brief ill. One of the children, Yusuf Mohammed, confirmed the development to Western Post on Wednesday morning. Mohammed launched his memoir: “Beyond Expectations,” on November 4, 2025. Mohammed, who had a B.Sc…
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2027: Cyber-Security Expert, Bakare eyes Oyo APC guber ticket
By Adejayan Gbenga A cyber-security expert and IT specialist, Dr. Ololade Bakare, has expressed confidence in securing the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections. He stated this on Monday during an interview on Splash FM Ibadan’s Spot Light programme, hosted by Mr. Tunde Olawuwo, where he reaffirmed his loyalty to the…
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Badagry LG Chairman leads council officials on condolence visit to late Akran’s palace
The Chairman of Badagry Local Government and Chief Mourner, Babatunde Hunpe, on Tuesday led members of the council on a condolence visit to the palace of the late Akran of Badagry, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I. It would be recalled that Oba Aholu died at the age of 89 on Monday after reigning for 44 years. Hunpe was…
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