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Ikogosi community backs Oyebanji with ₦25m, pledges grassroots mobilisation for re-election
The Ikogosi community in Ekiti State has pledged financial and grassroots mobilisation support for the re-election bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the forthcoming polls. The Ikogosi Progressives Union (IPU) and the Oyebanji Age Group, Egbe Ayonimofe, jointly donated ₦25 million at a community engagement held at the governor’s residence, signalling strong local endorsement of his candidacy. The IPU…
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Chieftaincy Crisis: Ondo monarch faults state govt over alleged court order breach
By Boye Oyeyemi A fresh crisis has emerged over a chieftaincy dispute in Ondo State as the Kabiyesi Onirun of Irun Akoko and four others accused the state government of violating a subsisting court order. The monarch, through his solicitors, challenged the decision of the Ondo State Executive Council to approve the Owa Adimula of Okeoro stool, describing it as…
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Alimosho LG Chairman drives agricultural growth, strengthens support for local farmers
As part of its sustained commitment to agricultural development and strategic farming interventions, the Chairman of Alimosho Local Government in Lagos State, Mr. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has reaffirmed his administration’s support for farmers across the council by facilitating their participation in the 2nd Lagos National Agric Fair 2026. In a statement issued by his media office, the Chairman revealed that…
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Ekiti 2026: Police warn against vote buying, vow strict crackdown
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has vowed to clamp down on vote buying and other electoral offences ahead of the 2026 governorship election, assuring residents of a credible process. The command said it would deploy adequate security measures to arrest offenders and deter criminal activities that could undermine the poll scheduled for June 20. The Police Public…
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Lagos moves to beef up cybersecurity via new guidelines
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has released a comprehensive set of cybersecurity guidelines aimed at improving digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who noted that the initiative is part of efforts to position Lagos as a smart, secure,…
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Lagos unveils 10-day state burial plan for Akran of Badagry
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has announced a 10-day burial programme for the late Akran of Badagry, His Imperial Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, scheduled to hold from April 23 to May 6. The Secretary to the State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, disclosed this on Saturday, noting that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is committed to giving…
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Lagos to launch Eko water taxis, electric boats for improved mobility
….targets Lekki, Apapa routes for cargo shift to waterways The Managing Director of the Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY), Hon. Ladi Balogun, has revealed plans by the state government to expand the use of waterways for cargo movement across key corridors such as Lekki, Apapa, Ikorodu, and Badagry, saying the initiative is aimed at reducing pressure on major roads and…
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PHOTO NEWS: Abaranje community welcomes first-ever secondary school in grand style
Residents of Abaranje community, a fast-growing metropolis within Alimosho Constituency 2 in Lagos State, on Saturday celebrated the arrival of the first-ever public secondary school in the area. The event, which drew widespread attention, marked a significant milestone in the community’s educational development and access to public schooling. Among dignitaries present were the Speaker of the Lagos State House of…
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Remi Tinubu influenced creation of Abaranje secondary school – Hon Kehinde Joseph
The lawmaker representing Alimosho Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Kehinde Joseph, has attributed the establishment of Abaranje Secondary School to the influence of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. He made this known during his welcome address at the commissioning of the school in Abaranje, located in the Ikotun area of Lagos. According to the lawmaker, the…
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Abaranje secondary school commissioning begins with Lagos Speaker Obasa’s arrival
The commissioning of Abaranje Secondary School commenced on a high note with the arrival of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. The Speaker was received by a gathering of dignitaries, community leaders, and residents at the Abaranje Community School field, the venue of the event. His presence signalled the official start of proceedings, as anticipation…
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