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We’ve constructed over 1000km of road- Ogun governor
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday said his administration has constructed about 1000km of roads since its inception in 2019. He said this at the commissioning of the 3.12 kilometers Oke-Erinja-Ilobi road in Yewa South Local Government Area of the state. “We have underscored our commitment as a government not just to urban renewal, not just…
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LASTMA averts fire disaster as fully-loaded tanker overturns on Oshodi-Gbagada expressway
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Tuesday averted a fire disaster after a fully laden tanker transporting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) overturned, unleashing its volatile cargo across the main carriageway of the Oshodi-Gbagada Expressway. LASTMA operatives promptly cordoned off the accident scene, neutralizing any potential escalation. A statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of…
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Chinese working group to partner EFCC in tackling cybercrime
Worried by the rising tide of Chinese involvement in financial crimes in Nigeria, the Ambassador of People’s Republic China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai has broached the possibility of collaboration between a Chinese working group with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in tackling cybercrime.Dunhai mooted the proposal in Abuja on Tuesday, when he led a delegation of Chinese Embassy…
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I’ll disclose my preferred successor in Jan 2026, says Makinde
The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has said he would made known his preferred successor in January 2026. Speaking during the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture, on Monday, Makinde expressed gratitude to Muslim leaders for their support. Makinde advised the Muslim faithful to use the Ramadan season to reflect on the need for peaceful coexistence in society irrespective of…
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Abiodun cautions transporters against flammable substances
…..condoles families of victims of Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway accident The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has warned commercial vehicle operators from transporting flammable materials.within the state. This caution follows a tragic incident involving a commercial vehicle on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Interchange Expressway near the Muhammadu Buhari Estate. The accident claimed the lives of 16 individuals. The governor, in a statement…
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Obasa, 39 Lagos Lawmakers hold strategic meeting
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa and the 39 lawmakers including the Deputy Speaker, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Meranda on Tuesday held a strategic meeting at the Assembly Complex in Alausa-Ikeja. It was gathered that the meeting was held at about 3pm. It was learnt that it was very short and brief and that…
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NITDA, JICA kick-off “IgniteHer” bootcamp to empower women entrepreneurs
In a bid to bolster women’s entrepreneurship in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has kicked off the “IgniteHer” Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in Abuja, a five-day intensive program designed to empower and uplift women entrepreneurs across the nation. Speaking during the launch of the programme, the NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu…
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Nigeria partners UK on building resilient national cybersecurity architecture
Plans are underway towards building a United Kingdom/Nigeria National Cybersecurity Architecture as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is to facilitate UK/Nigeria Inward Cyber Trade Mission. Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa at the meeting with some UK delegates on Monday in Abuja, said that President Bola Tinubu was committed to economic reforms and transformation, which…
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LASG unveils pathway to malaria pre-elimination, deploys digital innovation
The Lagos State Government has launched pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination and Digitization Programme, an ambitious initiative designed to accelerate malaria elimination through digital innovations, strengthened case management, and enhanced public-private partnerships. Speaking at a high-level press briefing held at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, emphasised that the programme is a crucial…
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4 die in lone accident involving articulated vechicle in Kogi
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of four people in a lone accident involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi. The FRSC also said that two persons were severely injured in the accident. The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Tuesday. Oyedeji…
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