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Aig-Imoukhuede urges LJLA fellows to embrace leadership, public service
Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) have been encouraged to approach leadership with vision, purpose, and a deep commitment to public service. This charge was given during a fireside chat with Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Founder of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation and Chairman of Access Holdings, at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. Speaking to the Fellows, Aig-Imoukhuede emphasized that public service…
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GM Lagos Materials Testing Laboratory Agency begins tour on structures across riverine communities
The General Manager of the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTLA) Engr. Olayinka Abdul, has commenced a strategic developmental tour on structures across all riverine communities. According to the GM, the tour was part of her Agency’s commitment in fulfilling its mandate of averting buildings’ disasters in Lagos State. The expedition cutting across Communities as Sabo Koji, Itu –…
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Ifon-Ilobu crisis: Adeleke extends curfew to Erin-Osun, imposes 24-hour restriction
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has extended the curfew imposed on the warring communities of Ilobu and Ifon to Erin-Osun town following the escalation of the crisis. The curfew, initially set for 12 hours daily, has now been extended to a 24-hour restriction until further notice. In a statement, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment,…
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Ex-Reps member Adibi laid to rest amid tears in Ogbomoso
By Adejayan Gbenga Tears flowed as former House of Representatives member, Hon. Temilola Segun Adibi, was laid to rest in his hometown, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Friday. Adibi, who passed away at the age of 61, previously served as Chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government and was also the Director-General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertising Agency. The thanksgiving…
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Ogun embarks on aggressive tree planting, moves to curb tree felling
The Ogun State Government has embarked on aggressive tree planting and also moved against illegal tree felling. The government also said it had planted over five million trees as part of measures to guarantee healthy leaving in the state. Speaking to journalists on this year International Day of Forests with theme ‘Forests and Food’ in Abeokuta on Friday, the Commissioner…
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FG, LASG collaborate on implementing National Education Quality Assurance Policy
By Adeola Ogunrinde Key stakeholders in the education sector at both federal and state levels gathered in Lagos to discuss the implementation of the National Education Quality Assurance Policy in Lagos State. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, emphasized the need for strong collaboration between federal and state authorities to enhance the quality of education…
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Motorcyclist dies in fiery crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A motorcyclist lost his life in a fatal accident on Thursday night after crashing into a culvert near the NNPC Filling Station along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ibafo, Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, on Friday. According to the statement, the accident occurred at about 9:30…
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Royal rumble as Oluwo accuses Ooni of plotting to dethrone him
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, Telu 1, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II of conspiring to depose him. In a statement released on Friday evening, Oluwo claimed that despite being instrumental in his ascent to the position of Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, is out to get him. “To my surprise, the…
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Obasa hosts state assembly Speakers, Deputy Speakers, Majority Leaders
… reaffirms commitment to legislative independent The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa on Thursday hosted the Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Speakers, Deputy Speakers, and Majority Leaders from State Houses of Assembly across the Country to Iftar. The high-profile delegation, led by the Speaker of the Oyo State House of…
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Ogun to generate electricity from 9 megawatts Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority’s hydro power plant
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that the state government is considering generating electricity from the 9 Megawatts hydro power plant, located within the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority. The governor, who stated this during an on-the-spot assessment of facilities at the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority on Friday, said that his administration is already in alliance with…
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