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TESCOM invites 180 applicants for makeup interview in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has invited 180 applicants for a makeup interview to fill vacancies in specific subject areas and 15 local government areas. These applicants had previously taken the commission’s computer-based test (CBT) but were not initially selected. The interview is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, at the TESCOM…
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LASEPA, firm collaborate to train local women in new fish-smoking technique
… Installs 2 kilns fish smoking machine to build capacity In effort to enhance air quality and promote sustainable environmental practices, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with RDD Associates, has organised a Capacity Building and Training session for 20 women on the use of smokeless kilns for fish smoking in Ago-Egun, Ilaje-Bariga Fishing Community. The event…
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Adeleke University muslim students debunk MURIC’s suspension claims
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Muslim Students Association of Adeleke University, Ede, has denied allegations by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) that a Muslim student was suspended for observing Friday prayers. In a letter signed by its Ameer, Imran Adigun AbdulHakeem, and addressed to the university management, the association described the reports circulated on social media by MURIC as “fake…
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Osun Govt dismisses reports of service shutdown in health, education sectors
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has dismissed claims circulating on some media platforms alleging the shutdown of health, education, and social services across the state’s 30 local government areas. In a statement signed by the spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the government urged the public to disregard the reports, affirming that schools and health…
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Senator Abiru hosts Lagos East CAN for lent sermon, prayers
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has hosted Christians in the Senatorial District, under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Lagos East for lent sermons and prayers. It will be recalled that Senator Abiru hosted thousands of Muslims across Lagos East Senatorial for Ramadan lectures recently. In his exhortation, Rev. Omotoso Johnson, urged…
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Sanwo-Olu upgrades citizens mediation centre to bureau
….appoints Aderinsola Olanrewaju as Pioneer Permanent Secretary The Lagos State Citizens Mediation Centre (CMC) has been upgraded from a Directorate to a full-fledged Agency. The Directorate has been renamed Citizens’ Mediation Bureau (CMB) and will now be headed by a Permanent Secretary. According to an official Circular issued and signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro,…
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FG approves temporal closure of Ibadan airport for upgrade
By Adejayan Gbenga The federal government has approved the temporary closure of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, for facility upgrades. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The statement explained that the closure was necessary to enhance…
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Okpebholo signs 2025 Edo State Electricity bill into law
The Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has signed the Edo State Electricity Bill 2025 into law. The legislation repealed the Edo State Electricity Law 2022 and established a structured framework for intra-state electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and regulation, setting the stage for a more reliable and investor-friendly power sector in the state. The new law was in line…
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Osun communal clash: Oyetola seeks urgent intervention to restore peace
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Former Osun State Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to take urgent action to reconcile the warring communities of Ifon-Osun and Ilobu in Osun State. Oyetola stressed the importance of dialogue and negotiation in resolving the crisis, warning that communal clashes only…
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Ogun-Oshun River Basin Authority seeks end to wastage of water resource
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority, Engr Adedeji Ashiru on Saturday called on Nigerians to stop water resources wastage to enhance sustainability. He made the call during a roadshow which kicked off from the OORBDA head office, Abeokuta was designed to mark the 2025 World Water Day with the theme “Glacier Preservation” The…
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