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Group calls on President, others for meeting on Osun APC governorship zoning
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Progressive Frontliners (TPF), a group within the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on President Bola Tinubu and other party leaders to convene an urgent meeting to reach a consensus on zoning the party’s governorship ticket to Osun West Senatorial District. TPF State Coordinator, Ajijola Ayodele, made the appeal while…
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Ibadan stampede: Court dismisses case against Queen Naomi, others
By Adejayan Gbenga An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on Thursday struck out the case against Queen Naomi Silekunolami, popular Ibadan-based broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, and the principal of Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Abdullahi Fasasi, over the December 2024 stampede that claimed the lives of 35 children in Ibadan, Oyo State. The defendants had been facing a four-count…
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Aiyedatiwa inspects Oda road, Ijoka road, Irese flyover projects, assures completion
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday inspected completed and ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects across Akure. Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development and urban renewal. The Governor, who assessed the level of work done on some of the road projects, was welcomed with cheers from residents of the areas who commended his strides…
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Abiru facilitates rehabilitation of critical roads in Lagos East
The senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the Senate, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has facilitated the rehabilitation of critical roads in the district. A statement issued by the Senator’s Media Adviser, Enitan Olukotun, said the roads when completed, would significantly ease transportation challenges, reduce travel time, and enhance economic activities in the respective communities. ” In addition to the ongoing…
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Abiodun Commiserates with victims as rainstorm destroys school building in Ipokia LG
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the victims of a rainstorm that destroyed the classrooms of Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School, Ilase, in the Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. A 14-year-old Junior Secondary School Three learner, Timothy Amosun, died in the incident, while five other learners, two teachers, a food vendor, and her…
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We’ll make Olumo Rock tourism destination of choice – Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said his government will make Olumo Rock the best tourism destination in the country. He also stated that his administration will now shift its focus to tourism as a deliberate policy to benefit from the potential inherent in that sector of the economy. According to the Governor, a plan would be developed…
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Lagos Deputy Governor urges students to adopt growth mindset for innovation
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has encouraged secondary school students to embrace a growth mindset, emphasizing that intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. He urged them to cultivate innovation and adaptability to thrive in today’s technology-driven world. Hamzat gave the charge on Tuesday at an event titled “A Day with the Deputy Governor of…
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Education remains driver of Lagos 2050 economic agenda, says Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing the education sector in Lagos, describing it as the driving force behind the state’s 2050 economic agenda. He made this statement on Wednesday during the commissioning of Keme Balogun Senior and Junior Colleges in Ibeshe, Ikorodu, marking the beginning of a series of school inaugurations across the…
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Lagos Lawmaker empowers constituents with grinding machines, cash, hair dryers at Ramadan lecture
A Lagos Lawmakers, Hon. Lukmoh Olumoh, has empowered some of his constituents with working tools such as grinding machines, hair dryers and cash to enhance their businesses. Olumoh who represents Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, distributed the working tools during his 34th Sheikh Sadallah AbdulSalam Olumoh Jokogbowo Ramadan lecture series in Ajegunle, Lagos. He explained…
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Angry protesters shut Ondo Governor’s Office over killing of five farmers
There was tension in Ondo State as protesters have shut the Governor’s Office at Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital, over the killing of five farmers by alleged armed herdsmen. It was gathered that the assailants invaded the community in the early hours of Wednesday, opening fire on the victims. The fresh killings come barely two weeks after no fewer than…
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