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Edo govt inspects Auchi tanker fire scene, assures residents of improved safety measures
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and welfare of residents following the recent petrol tanker fire incident in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, which left several people injured but recorded no fatalities. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Mr. Ebojele Patrick. He…
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Ogijo battery pollution: Ogun suspends three environmental firms after audit
The Ogun State government has suspended three environmental consultancy firms for their negligence and culpability in the alleged acid battery pollution from the closed Used Lead Acid Battery ULAB Recycling companies in the Ogijo area of the state. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, announced their suspension during a review meeting of the Process Audit of the closed companies at…
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Lagos APC applauds Tinubu’s 2026 budget, hails N5.41trn security allocation
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, particularly applauding the proposed ₦5.41 trillion allocation to the security sector. In a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC described the security allocation as a deliberate and unprecedented commitment…
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BREAKING: Tinubu leaves Abuja for Borno, Bauchi, Lagos
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states ahead of the end-of-year holidays. The President left the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 11:45 a.m on Saturday. In Borno State, Tinubu is expected to commission several projects executed by the Babagana Zulum-led state government…
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Social work key to stable homes, peaceful society- Lagos govt
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, has commended the invaluable contributions of social workers to peace, harmony and social stability in the state, stressing that their role in society cannot be overemphasised. Ogunlende made this remark while delivering an address at the 2025 Social Work Day celebration held in Alausa-Ikeja. The event was themed…
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Edo targets sustainable housing, urban growth through stakeholder collaboration
By Folashade Olorunfemi As part of efforts to advance affordable housing delivery, urban renewal and sustainable development, the Edo State Ministry of Lands and Housing has called for strategic partnerships with the Federal Government and other critical stakeholders. The call was made by the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Yakubu Musa (JP), while receiving a delegation from the Edo Real…
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“Honouring Our Elders”: Eshilokun rolls out welfare, health support across Lagos Central
Senator Wasiu Eshilokun has once again brought relief and joy to elderly residents of the Lagos Central Senatorial District through the annual Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme (ECAS), reaffirming his commitment to the welfare of senior citizens across the district. Under the programme, which was held simultaneously across the 13 local government areas (LGAs) and local council development areas (LCDAs) in…
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Edo govt reaffirms commitment to traditional medicine, honours NANTMP woman leader
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving and promoting traditional medicine practices as part of efforts to enhance the health and well-being of residents across the state. This assurance was given by the Chairman of the Edo State Traditional Medicine Board (TMB), High Chief (Dr.) Abudu Ugbesia Godwin, during a certificate presentation ceremony held at his office…
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NLC, TUC others laud ODCHC as Ondo expands access to quality healthcare
Leaders of organised labour in Ondo State, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) and the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), have commended the Ondo State Contributory Health Commission (ODCHC) for its performance, passing a vote of confidence in the state health insurance scheme for improving access to quality healthcare. The…
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BREAKING: Tinubu warns Governors: Implement LG autonomy ruling or face Executive Order
By Kunle Sanni, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has issued a strong warning to state governors over the continued withholding of funds meant for local governments, stating that his administration may resort to an Executive Order to enforce direct allocations if compliance with the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy is delayed. The president spoke on Friday at the 15th…
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