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NOA commends Kwara for erecting tallest flagpole in West Africa
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has applauded the Kwara State Government for erecting what is now the tallest flagpole in West Africa—a towering 70-meter structure that stands as a symbol of national pride, cultural identity, and economic potential. Speaking on the development, the Director General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, praised the initiative as a significant contribution to the…
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Abi Daré wins inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for ‘And So I Roar’
By Adeola Ogunrinde Nigerian-British writer Abi Daré has won the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for her novel And So I Roar (Sceptre, Hodder). The novel tells the story of fourteen-year-old Adunni, who moves from Lagos—where she is excited to finally enroll in school—to her home village, where she is summoned to face charges rooted in the devastating effects of climate…
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Ibadan: Bayelsa Governor Diri, others honoured for exemplary leadership
By Adejayan Gbenga The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has honoured the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, and other notable Nigerians with various categories of awards. Governor Diri received an award for exemplary leadership, while Speaker Ogundoyin was honoured as a Friend of Ibadan.…
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Makinde clarifies status of Oyo Obas’ Council
…orders official vehicles for Olubadan By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of traditional rulers in the state. The governor made the statement on Saturday at the grand finale of the 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival, held at the Obafemi Awolowo Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan. Makinde noted that the…
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Lagos Govt, Navy collaborate on Apapa clean-up, environmental sustainability
The Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft have unveiled a joint initiative to clean up the Apapa axis and promote environmental sustainability in the area. The collaboration was announced during a courtesy visit by the NNS Beecroft command, led by Navy Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab,…
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Aiyedatiwa inspects ongoing road projects in Ondo South
… hails progress on rehabilitation of 60km selected roads The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that ongoing construction and rehabilitation of 60km selected roads across the State are progressing steadily and will significantly enhance rural access and economic connectivity in the State. Aiyedatiwa made this assertion during an inspection visit to Ilaje Local Government Area, where…
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EFCC, UK Mission train officers to detect document forgery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deepened its collaboration with the British High Commission to strengthen the fight against organised immigration fraud through a specialised training on document forgery. The training, held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the British Deputy High Commission in Ikoyi, Lagos, was organised by the Home Office International Operations and targeted officers from…
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Odu’a Investment Company signs N10bn JV deals to drive agro-industry transformation
Odu’a Investment Company Limited has revealed its agric subsidiary, SWAgCo, has a signed a three joint venture (JV) deals worth N10 billion to drive agro-industrial transformation and food security across the south-west region. The signing ceremony took place at its 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM). The signed agreements, according to a tweet by Odu’a Investment Company disclosed that a N4.6…
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Alaafin visits President Tinubu in Abuja
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, on Friday paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Oba Owoade I was accompanied by his wife, Olori Abiwumi Owoade, and a delegation of traditional rulers from Oyo State. Earlier on Thursday, the Alaafin received a rousing welcome at the Nnamdi…
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Lagos trains 1,200 underserved women, tackles period poverty in schools
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Friday announced it has empowered 1,200 women from underserved communities with financial literacy training, reinforcing its commitment to poverty eradication and inclusive development. Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, made this known during a ministerial press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, marking the second year of…
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