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Ogun governor celebrates AfDB President, Adesina at 65
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has felicitated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, as he celebrates his 65th birthday. In his message, Abiodun hailed Adesina as an economic visionary whose contributions have significantly influenced the landscape of Africa’s development. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Governor Abiodun noted the remarkable journey of…
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Body of kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker reportedly found at Second Niger bridge
The body of Justice Azuka, the member representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been found by security operatives near the Second Niger Bridge. Azuka was reportedly kidnapped on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for Christmas. He was abducted at gunpoint in a swift operation that…
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LASG meets beverages recyclers on modalities for enforcement of single-use plastics
The Lagos State Government on Thursday met with Food and Beverages Recyclers Alliance members on the modalities for the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics. The government emphasised that full enforcement will commence very soon. Speaking at the meeting held in Alausa, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, restated the government’s commitment to the SUP ban,…
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Senate orders probe into oil spill in Rivers
The Senate has directed the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to conduct an immediate investigation into the cause of a recent fire outbreak and oil spill from Manifold Well 8/ Bug 008 in OML 18, Buguma area of Rivers State. The agency is to submit a report within four weeks. This followed a motion raised by Senator…
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Senate Deputy President empowers Northwest farmers with N2.79bn loan
The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau has rolled out a N2.79 billion loan scheme to farmers across the 186 Local Government Areas in the seven states that make up the North-West geo-political zone. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Barau said the scheme aims at raising 558 young farmer millionaires across the seven states. He added “69 farmers each…
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Lagos Lawmakers laud Tinubu on economy, security, others
….As former Speaker Obasa again absent from plenary Members of the House of Assembly on Thursday lauded the policies of President Bola Tinubu, saying that the policies have begun to yield positive results. The lawmakers made this remarks under Personal Explanation moved by Hon. Abiodun Tobun (Epe 1) during plenary session at the Assembly Complex in Alausa -Ikeja. Tobun in…
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Truck driver nabbed for injuring LASTMA official
A truck driver has been arrested by police operatives in Lagos for causing grievous body injuries to an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) which led to the amputation of the officer in the Ojodu Berger area of the state. LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, said the incident happened on Tuesday. Taofiq stressed that the officer was on…
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Lagos Assembly resumes plenary Thursday as Meranda retains Speakership seat
The Lagos State House of Assembly would be resuming plenary session on Thursday (Today) as Rt (Hon) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda survived the speakership battle that had been on since the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. In a notice of plenary resumption issued by the Acting Clerk, Mr Abubakar Ottun, and sighted by WESTERN POST, the sitting is expected to…
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Sanwo-Olu’s aide harps on empathy among medical workers
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi has charged all health workers, healthcare providers and medical practitioners to display a high level of empathy, kindness and respect in the discharge of their duties Ogunyemi gave the advice at a two-day retreat organised by the Lagos State Health District IV for its Management Staff…
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LASTMA decorates Permanent Secretary of Special Duties as Traffic Mayor
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Sesan Tunde Ogundeko, has been decorated on Wednesday as a Special Traffic Mayor by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The honour was in recognition of his outstanding dedication and commitment to improving traffic flow and safety in the state. The ceremony, which was held at the conference…
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