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Eno tasks new Head of Service on workforce training, professional growth
In a bid to strengthen Akwa Ibom State’s human resource capacity, Governor Umo Eno has directed the newly appointed Head of Civil Service, Mrs. Elsie Anietie Peters, to prioritise the training and retraining of the state’s workforce to enhance professionalism, efficiency, and commitment. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the governor described the…
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LPHP Launch: LASG targets fairer, digitised health financing for all residents
By Folashade Olorunfemi Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the adoption of a population-based enrolment model for employees of private organisations as part of efforts to streamline risk distribution and expand access to subsidised healthcare. The governor made this known on Tuesday while launching a major milestone in the state’s health sector financing reforms—the Lagos Private Health Partnership…
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From Newsroom to Academia: Musowo’s policy passion earns him a UI Doctorate
A former General Secretary of the Lagos State House of Assembly Correspondents’ Association (LAHACA) and ex-Lagos correspondent for the Peoples Gazette, Dr.Temitope Musowo, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy by the University of Ibadan. The degree was conferred during the University’s 2025 Graduation Ceremony and 77th Foundation Day Celebration, held on Monday at the International…
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PDP headquarters erupts in chaos as rival factions clash
Chaos broke out at Wadata Plaza as Governor Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and the Turaki-led executive arrived, triggering clashes with police and supporters of Senator Anyanwu’s faction who tried to block their entry. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has also arrived at Wadata Plaza but is yet to alight from his car, where he has remained for over 30 minutes.…
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Heavy security at PDP headquarters as rival factions plan separate meetings
Security has been tightened at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja as two rival factions prepare to hold separate meetings within the same complex. A video circulating online, shared by the news platform Symfoni, showed armed policemen and patrol vans positioned at the entrance of the party’s secretariat on Tuesday morning, underscoring the rising tension.…
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APC hails NELFUND’s expansion of student loan scheme to vocational institutions
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for extending its student loan scheme to vocational and technical training institutions, describing the move as a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive toward skills development and economic growth. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the party described…
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Lagos expands resilience training to more public schools
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO), has partnered with the Ministry of Education and key stakeholders to commence the second phase of the Resilience Sensitisation Workshops for public secondary schools across the six Education Districts of the state. The capacity-building initiative aligns with LASRO’s mission to equip Lagos youth with the resilience…
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Environmental Bees Club: Lagos unveils new push for student-led climate solutions
By Folashade Olorunfemi As global challenges such as climate change, waste management, and environmental degradation continue to intensify, the Lagos State Government has emphasized that sustainable solutions must begin with awareness and personal responsibility. Speaking at the 2025 Environmental Bees Club (EBC) Members and Handlers Sensitisation Programme held in Alausa, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Tajudeen Gaji,…
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Edo courts foreign investors, showcases high-grade coal, limestone deposits
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Government has hosted a delegation of investors from Jiangsu Veduta Global Limited on a tour of its coal deposits and other mineral resource sites, as part of efforts to position the state as Nigeria’s next solid minerals hub and harness its natural endowments for economic and community development. The visit, led by the Commissioner…
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Sanwo-Olu seeks date for N4.2trn 2026 budget presentation as Lawmakers reject Parking Authority GM nominee
The governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu would be presenting a 2026 budget estimate size of N4.237 trillion before the State’s House of Assembly soon. Sanwo-Olu gave the hint in an official communication to the House, asking the lawmakers to fix a suitable date for the presentation. The letter, read on the floor of the House by the Clerk,…
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