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LASG boosts food security, distributes mechanised tools to 2,000 farmers
The Lagos State Government has taken a major step toward strengthening food security by distributing modern agricultural tools, essential farm inputs, and financial support to farmers across nine sites participating in the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS). The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, said the initiative reflects the State’s commitment to modernising agricultural practices and…
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Ondo govt revives “Mare” festival, rolls out massive tourism reform agenda
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Afolabi Adesoji, has announced a major employment initiative approved by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa through the recruitment of Cultural and Tourism Officers into the Ministry. He added that once the Tourism Bill—currently in its formative stage—receives final legislative approval, it is projected to create over 400 direct jobs and 900…
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APC governors laud Tinubu’s leadership, set new commitments on security, governance, citizen engagement
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the umbrella of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to stabilizing the economy, strengthening national security, and laying the foundation for sustainable growth through the Renewed Hope Agenda. In their communiqué, the governors applauded the ongoing…
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PDP hit by fresh blow as Ologbondiyan dumps party ahead of 2027 elections
A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has formally resigned from the party. Ologbondiyan announced his exit in a statement posted on X on Saturday, alongside a letter dated December 5, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of Okekoko Ward (09) in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. In the letter titled “Notification of…
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Edo strengthens grassroots security with handover of rebuilt Ojo-Uwelu police station
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Government has officially handed over the newly refurbished Ojo-Uwelu Police Station to the community through the Edo State Community and Social Development Agency (Edo-CSDA), reaffirming its commitment to grassroots security and infrastructural development. The handover ceremony, held at the Police Station premises in Egor Local Government Area, brought together community leaders, security personnel, members…
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LASG intensifies anti-drug campaign with youth summit
By Folashade Olorunfemi In a bid to strengthen community-level awareness and safeguard Lagos’ large youth population from the dangers of addiction, the Lagos State Interministerial Drug Abuse Control Committee (LSIDACC), in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has organised a two-day education programme and youth summit in Agege to address the rising cases of drug and substance…
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Progressives Governors Forum convenes in Lagos to discuss key national issues
The governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the umbrella of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), are currently holding a crucial meeting in Lagos. This was disclosed on Friday night by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, in a post on his Facebook page. According to him, the…
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Wike sacks FCT Internal Revenue Service acting chairman, Ango
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sacked the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Michael Ango. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday, by the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. The most senior official of the FCT-IRS has also…
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“Everyone has a right to choose”: Wike speaks on mass defection in Rivers Assembly
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the 16 lawmakers who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) are free to do so, noting that his camp will continue working with the legislators who remain in the PDP. Wike made the remarks on Friday while addressing journalists after…
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Musa assumes office amid warm welcome
Barely 24 hours after being sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has officially assumed duty at the Ministry of Defence. The Minister arrived at the Ministry’s Ship House headquarters in Abuja to an enthusiastic reception, as staff members chanted solidarity songs to welcome him on his first day in…
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