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Relief for Ogun Workers: Abiodun grants weekly break, transport support amid rising costs
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved a set of palliative measures for public servants in the state, including a weekly day off duty and a ₦10,000 transport allowance, to cushion the effects of rising fuel prices and increased cost of living. The initiative, which will run for three months beginning in April 2026, is aimed at easing the…
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Abiodun commissions Elega–Saje Road, unveils Ago-Odo–Lafenwa reconstruction
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the 5.5-kilometre Elega–Miliki–Saje–Bode-Olude–Alhaji Sugar Road and announced plans to commence the reconstruction of the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road in Abeokuta. The governor made this known during the commissioning ceremony of the road, which cuts across Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas, noting that the project is part of his administration’s drive to improve…
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Pro-business laws driving Lagos economy, Obasa tells LCCI leadership
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has reaffirmed Lagos as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s economy, stressing that despite Abuja’s status as the Federal Capital Territory, the state continues to drive the nation’s economic strength. Obasa made this declaration on Thursday, April 16, while receiving the new leadership of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce…
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JUST IN: Oyo State frees 40 inmates amidst ongoing prison decongestion efforts
By Adejayan Gbenga The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima, has granted clemency to 40 inmates at the Agodi Correctional Centre as part of routine measures aimed at decongesting custodial facilities. The Chief Judge carried out the exercise through a delegation led by Justice Ladiran Akintola, which involved the review of more than 300 inmates at the facility.…
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Lagos deepens data-driven governance with new M&E training programme
The Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget has strengthened its commitment to data-driven governance and improved service delivery with the launch of a capacity-building training programme on developing and implementing an efficient Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system. The training, which brought together key stakeholders, planning officers, and statisticians from the Ministry’s core departments, is aimed at enhancing…
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Ondo govt, LawPavilion partner to digitise laws, expand public access
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has unveiled plans to digitise all its laws and make them freely accessible online, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency and improving access to justice. The initiative was announced by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo, following a meeting with the Managing Director of LawPavilion Business Solutions Limited, Ope…
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Makinde approves constitution of 3rd Oyo Youth Parliament
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the constitution of the 3rd Assembly of the Oyo State Youth Parliament. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Agency for Youth Development, Falana Adebowale Adebayo. According to the release, applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 29, possess at least a…
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PDP knocks Aiyedatiwa over delayed Ondo exco meeting, demands urgent action
By Boye Oyeyemi The Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State on Wednesday faulted the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over what it described as a delayed Executive Council meeting, accusing the government of sluggish and reactive governance. In a statement issued by its Director of Media and Public Communications, Wande Ajayi, the opposition party expressed concern that the meeting was…
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Afenifere tasks Southwest governors to tackle rising insecurity swiftly
By Boye Oyeyemi The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised fresh concerns over worsening insecurity in the South-West, urging governors in the region to take urgent action. The call was contained in a communiqué issued after a caucus meeting held at the residence of its leader, Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure. The communiqué, signed by National Publicity Secretary Jare Ajayi, followed…
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Protesters storm high court in Osun over LG funds dispute
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Protesters on Wednesday stormed the Osun State High Court in Osogbo over the ongoing legal dispute surrounding local government funds. The protesters, who gathered at the Lameco area of Osogbo, marched to the High Court carrying placards, while police operatives were deployed to maintain law and order. Some of the placards bore inscriptions such as…
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