Homeland News
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Oba Ghandi pays condolence visit to Florence Ajimobi over daughter’s demise
By Adejayan Gbenga The Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the wife of the former Governor of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi, following the demise of her beloved daughter, Bisola Kola-Daisi Ajimobi. The Ogbomosho monarch disclosed the visit via his official social media handles on Friday, April 4, 2025. During the visit, the monarch…
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Makinde inaugurates governing councils for two universities in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Friday inaugurated the governing councils for Abiola Ajimobi Technical University and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Makinde announced the development on his official social media handles on Friday, April 4, 2025. The Abiola Ajimobi Technical University is chaired by Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, while LAUTECH is led by Professor…
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Kwara governor, others pay tribute to former HoS, Susan Oluwole
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has described the late former Head of Service, Mrs. Susan Modupe Oluwole, as an exemplary leader whose life was defined by diligence, integrity, and unwavering service to the people. Speaking at a wake keep ceremony held in her honour at the State Banquet Hall, Ilorin, on Thursday, the governor noted Mrs. Oluwole’s death was not…
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Ogun cracks down on criminals, lights up Sagamu interchange
As part of efforts to make the Sagamu Interchange and its environs a no-go area for criminals, the Ogun State Government has provided illumination at the under-bridge area along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and subsequently at the four intersections of the interchange. The State Government, which took this step after clearing the illegal shanties, shops, and stalls in the area in…
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Lagos to host international football tournament
By Adeola Ogunrinde • Trophy named after Governor Sanwo-Olu in recognition of support for sports development Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his administration’s commitment to youth engagement and community development through sports. Speaking on Friday, he expressed full support for a two-week international pre-season tournament being organised by SuperSport Nigeria and Eko International Cup in Lagos, affirming that his administration…
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President Tinubu celebrates Asiwaju of Ijebuland at 80
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, the Asiwaju of Ijebuland, on his 80th birthday. In a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Adegunwa as a longtime friend, respected industrialist, and philanthropist whose life has been marked by impactful investments in people, institutions, and industries critical to…
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Lagos APC Chairman buries wife, Esther
Apostle Esther Ojelabi, wife of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos Chapter, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi has been interred on Friday. It would be recalled that Mrs Ojelabi died on March 24, at the age of 63. Esther’s funeral service took place at the Lagos State University Auditorium, Ojo, Lagos State and was attended by prominent personalities including;…
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LASG to host Eko Flavours Junior culinary competition
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has expressed its readiness to commence the debut edition of Eko Flavours Junior, a dynamic and exciting culinary competition, in May. Eko Flavours Junior, being organised by Culinara—Nigeria’s leading culinary platform—in partnership with the Lagos State Government, is designed to inspire, educate, and showcase the…
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How Ibadan politician Adeojo died without fulfilling his governorship ambition
Ibadan politician and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Yekini Adeojo, died without achieving his cherished dream of becoming the governor of Oyo State. As the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP in the state in 1999, the businessman, who was also the Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, lost the election to the late Lam Adesina of the Alliance for Democracy…
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Gridlock: Umahi reopens Independence Bridge in Lagos
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State. Umahi stated this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Friday. He stated that permanent work on the bridge will commence in three weeks. Umahi acknowledged the importance of the bridge, which links Victoria Island to other key parts of Lagos, and apologised for the inconvenience caused…
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