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Adebanjo’s contribution to attainment of Nigerian independence, democracy can’t be erased in history – Fasoranti
The National leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has said the contribution of the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo to the attainment of Nigerian independence and democracy would not be erased in the history of the country. Fasoranti described Pa Adebanjo as a patriot par excellence. It would be recalled that Pa Adebanjo passed away on Friday…
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Pa Adebanjo’s death marks end of a glorious era- Ogun Governor
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the passing of the foremost nationalist, elder statesman, and leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as the end of a glorious era. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday, Abiodun described Adebanjo as a man of principle and one of the most prominent and unwavering…
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Lagos Assembly mourns Pa Ayo Adebanjo, describes him as a patriot
The Lagos State House of Assembly has mourned the late Afenifere Leader and an Awoist, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, saying his death was a devastating blow to the Yoruba race. A statement issued on Friday by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, said Adebanjo lived his life in the service of Yoruba people. The House…
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Unilag expresses confidence in Meranda’s ability to drive transformative policies
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has expressed confidence in the leadership ability of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Meranda to drive transformative policies. The University made this assertion on Friday through the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Prof. Abraham Osinubu who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Speaker…
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Sanwo-Olu restates commitment to infrastructure development, commissions 29 roads in 7 weeks
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, announcing the commissioning of 29 roads across Lagos State in the last seven weeks. He made this statement during the commissioning of the Chief Yesufu Abiodun Oniru/Akiogun Road, an alternative route to the Admiralty Circle Plaza and Abudu Smith Street in the Eti-Osa Local Government…
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Ekiti Govt commences renovation of Oluyemi Kayode Stadium
By Olaolu Joseph Residents of Ekiti State were greeted by the sight of heavy machinery at Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, signaling the start of a long-awaited regrassing and refurbishment project. The initiative, led by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, surprised the public as graders were seen excavating the worn-out football pitch. This unexpected development has sparked curiosity among sports enthusiasts and residents, who…
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Expert laments high rate of prostate cancer among older men
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A Consultant Urologist and Technical Partner of the LEAH Foundation, Dr. Olalekan Odeyemi, has revealed that six out of 10 men above the age of 70 have prostate cancer. He noted that prostate cancer has been prevalent for a long time, but many people remain unaware of its seriousness. Dr. Odeyemi made this statement during an…
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Vulnerable: Lagos considers amending Domestic Violence Law to strengthen legal frameworks
The Lagos State government is considering amending the State’s Domestic Violence Law to provide for stronger legal frameworks for the protection of vulnerable groups. This was disclosed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, on Thursday, when he hosted delegations from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) on separate…
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LASG enforces safety standard, protection policies in model colleges
The Lagos State Safety Commission has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of students in Lagos State Model Colleges. The Director-General Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, who was represented by the Technical Adviser, Mr. Seun Awojobi, at the training program tagged: Safety sensitization for house managers, food vendors and stakeholders in Lagos State Model Colleges, said the…
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Edo Internal Revenue Service seeks EFCC’s support in tackling tax evasion
The Executive Chairman of Edo State Internal Revenue Service, Barrister Oladele Bankole-Balogun has sought the support and collaboration of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in tackling tax evasion in the state. He made the appeal when he led the top management team of the Service on a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission. “Your…
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