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2025 Budget: Lagos targets revenue growth without borrowing
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government may not need to borrow to finance its ₦3.367 trillion budget for the year 2025, according to the state’s Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, and Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi. The commissioners made this revelation during a press briefing on Friday at Alausa, Ikeja, where they analyzed the 2025…
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Late Ajose was a rallying point for my generation of politicians- Lagos Speaker, Meranda
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has described the late Pa Sunny Akinsanya Ajose as a father figure and a rallying point for her generation of politicians who were privileged to have met him while alive. Speaking at the burial ceremony held in Ikeja on Friday (Today), the Lagos Speaker said ’Pa…
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Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Meranda, others pay tribute as former Lagos HoS is buried
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda; wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat; and former Governor Babatunde Fashola on Friday attended the funeral service of former Lagos State Head of Service and member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Dr. Akinsanya Sunny…
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Lagos deploys Intelligent Transport System to curb speeding, traffic violations
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in partnership with Huawei Technologies, has rolled out four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites aimed at enhancing traffic management and curbing road violations. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation, announced the development during a press briefing on Thursday, noting that the newly deployed devices would complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)…
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Governor Abiodun mourns Alaperu of Iperu-Remo
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the transition of the Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, as a deeply shocking and irreplaceable personal loss. Abiodun, a prince of the Iperu-Remo kingdom, added that even though he was still trying to come to terms with the news of the passing of the royal father, he acknowledged the immutability…
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OGSG pledges to revitalize water infrastructure
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed that revitalizing water infrastructure across the state remains a top priority of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration. The Special Adviser to the governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo stated this during an infrastructural assessment tour of Remo, Odogbolu, and the surrounding areas as part of ongoing efforts to…
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Osun LG election: APC, PDP trade accusations over violent attacks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A political rally in Ilesa, Osun State, turned violent on Wednesday, with both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accusing each other of orchestrating the attack. The APC alleged that PDP thugs unleashed terror on its members, leaving many seriously wounded. The party stated that its chairmanship candidate for Ilesa…
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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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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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Adeleke unveils 10,000 Imole Youth corps to tackle youth unemployment
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday launched the Imole Youth Corps, engaging 10,000 youths across 332 wards in the state. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at Freedom Park in Osogbo, Adeleke reiterated his administration’s commitment to addressing youth unemployment, stating that over 250,000 jobs had been created in the last two years. He explained…
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