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Lagos gov’t launches search for 15,000 tuberculosis carriers
…names council chairpersons as ambassadors The Lagos State government has intensified efforts to identify and treat approximately 15,000 residents suspected of carrying tuberculosis (TB) symptoms, who are currently untraceable within the state. In a strategic move to curb the spread of the highly infectious disease, the state government, through the Office of the First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, in partnership…
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Alimosho LG Vice Chairman takes over, following principal’s suspension
Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Akinpelu Johnson, has officially received his appointment letter to assume office as Acting Chairman, following the indefinite suspension of the council’s former Chairman, Jelili Sulaimon. The letter, dated October 8, 2024, was signed by Kikelomo Bolarinwa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development. The letter, titled ‘Re: Suspension…
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FG appoints Osun to coordinate South West food sufficiency programme
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Federal Government has designated Osun State as the coordinating hub for the implementation of the Food System Transformation Pathways in the South West geopolitical zone. This initiative aims to boost nutritious and sufficient food production across Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement by Osun’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, which…
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‘Law, not sentiment, governs,’ Lagos Assembly responds to Alimosho Chairman
The Lagos State House of Assembly has responded to statements made by the suspended Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon, and his legal counsel, Dr. Abdul Mahmud, emphasizing that the law should take precedence over sentiment and emotion in legislative matters. In a statement signed by Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, Chairman of the Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security,…
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FG approves construction of airstrip for Winner’s Chapel in Ogun
The Federal Government has approved the construction of an airstrip at Canaanland, the headquarters of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, in Ota, Ogun State. According to reports, the airstrip is intended to enhance transportation for worshippers and visitors, particularly during large events such as Shiloh, the church’s annual convention, which draws thousands of attendees from across…
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Lagos First Lady rallies grassroots leaders for tuberculosis prevention campaign
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has announced a significant initiative aimed at bolstering grassroots advocacy in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) across the state. The campaign, set to be launched on Tuesday, includes the official introduction of the STOP TB Partnership in Lagos and the inauguration of the Lagos State TB Steering Committee. Central to this effort will…
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BREAKING: Lagos Assembly suspends Alimosho LG Chairman indefinitely
…..directs Vice Chairman to takeover The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday indefinitely suspended the chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon. The House during plenary session also resolved that the vice chairman of the council, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, should take over the running of its affairs. The House further instructed the management of the council, including the…
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World Teachers’ Day: Kwara declares Monday as holiday for teachers
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved Monday, October 7, 2024, as a public holiday for teachers across the state in celebration of World Teachers’ Day (WTD). The announcement was made in a statement by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, on Sunday in Ilorin. The Governor lauded the efforts…
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Teachers’ Day: Osun declares Monday as public holiday for teachers
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Monday, October 7, 2024, as a public holiday for all teachers in both public and private schools across the state. This decision was made in honor of the 2024 World Teachers’ Day, which is celebrated annually on October 5. The announcement was made through a press statement issued by…
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Adeleke backs federal intervention in Osun-Thors tax dispute
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed support for the intervention of the Federal Ministry of Mines in resolving the ongoing tax dispute between the state government and Thors Explorations Limited. The dispute centers on unpaid taxes and alleged environmental degradation caused by the company’s mining operations. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mallam…
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