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Ise Orun LG has been overlooked for too long- Owonifari tells Oyebanji
By Boye Oyeyemi An Ekiti-born envoy, Ambassador Tosin Michael Owonifari, has appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji to extend more development projects to Ise Orun Local Government Area, lamenting what he described as years of neglect despite the community’s loyalty and peaceful disposition. Owonifari, who serves as the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassador and AU Liaison Officer for the North West,…
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Fresh blow for PDP as Abuja Court halts Ibadan national convention
A Federal High Court in Abuja has, for the second time, restrained the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its National Convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, between November 15 and 16. The court also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising, monitoring, or recognising the outcome of the Convention, where national officers are expected…
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Edo govt strengthens leadership capacity with transformative training for top civil servants
By Folashade Olorunfemi As part of efforts to strengthen leadership capacity and enhance performance across the state’s Civil and Public Service, the Edo State Government, through its training arm, the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), has organised a two-day leadership development programme themed “Transformative Leadership.” The training, held at the JOOPSA premises in Benin City, was facilitated by the…
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LASG unveils adult language proficiency class to boost cultural exchange, career opportunities
By Folashade Olorunfemi As part of efforts to promote language learning and foster cultural exchange, the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Multilingual International Resource Centre (MIRC), has introduced the Adult Language Proficiency Class to enhance communication skills, deepen cultural understanding, and expand career opportunities for residents. During a recent tour of the facility in Maryland,…
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NAHCON announces reviewed 2026 Hajj fare, sets Dec 5 deadline for payment
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a downward review of the 2026 Hajj fares following extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders and approval from the appropriate authorities. In a statement issued on Monday by the Commission’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Fatima Sanda Usara, the revised fares are as follows: Maiduguri/Yola Zone: ₦7,579,020.96 (previously ₦8,118,033.67) Northern…
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Ogun set to commission newly renovated 250-bed hospital in December
The Ogun State Medical Center of Excellence, also referred to as the 250 bed hospital in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta is set to be commissioned in December, 2025. The state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made this known during the inspection of the level of work done at the hospital which was built but not completed by the immediate past administration. Governor Abiodun…
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Lagos Ministry partners LG Staff Housing Board to boost home ownership
By Folashade Olorunfemi In a move to expand home ownership opportunities for local government employees, the Lagos State Ministry of Housing has expressed its readiness to partner with the Local Government Staff Housing Board to enhance access to affordable housing and strengthen welfare initiatives for personnel across the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The Commissioner for…
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UniAbuja Governing Council appoints Sambo as Acting Registrar
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja led by Senator ( Dr ) Olanrewaju Tejuoso, has approved the appointment of Malam Sambo Mohammed as Acting Registrar of the institution. According to the statement on the institution’s facebook page, the appointment was made during the 80th Extraordinary Meeting of Council held on Friday 7 November 2025. It takes effect from…
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LASG moves to curb touting, unify bus operations along Lekki-Epe corridor
By Folashade Olorunfemi In a bid to curb illegal activities and promote orderliness in the transport sector, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, has announced the unification of commercial bus operations along the Lekki–Epe Expressway, effective November 17. Musa made the disclosure during a one-day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting organised by the Lagos State Government at…
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FCSC promises relief for civil service amid 2025 promotion exam hurdles
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has assured civil servants sitting for the 2025 Directorate Level Promotion Examination of the Commission’s commitment to easing the inconveniences associated with the process. In a statement issued on Monday, Olaopa appealed for candidates’ understanding as the Commission transitions to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format for the exercise,…
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