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Osun Govt slams APC National Secretary over call for state of emergency
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government has strongly condemned the call by the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, for President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state. It would be recalled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, suspending Governor Sim Fubura due to the…
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Sanwo-Olu appoints Oluwaloni as Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA Acting Chairman
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Oladipupo Oluwaloni as the Acting Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA),after a prolonged absence of the substantive chairman, Bolatito Shobowale. The former Chairman Shobowale had been away from office for over six months on medical grounds and experts’ efforts to fast-track her resumption have failed to yield…
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Ogun to build, replicate largest european farmers’ markets- Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said his administration is set to build a massive Farmers’ Market in many locations across the State. Governor Abiodun also added that his administration would replicate the largest farmers’ market located in France in the state. The Governor stated this during an on-the-spot assessment of work done on the Farmers’ Market located in…
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Papalanto-Ilaro Road: Abiodun seeks expedite action for 70 percent completion before December
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appealed to the President of the Dangote Group and the contractor handling the construction of the 100-kilometre Sagamu-Papalanto-Iro-Ilaro-Obelle road in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State to expedite action on the road and ensure that the road is 70% completed by the end of the year. The Governor added that the road…
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Dangote Foundation donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos for Ramadan relief
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State on Tuesday received 80,000 bags of rice from the Dangote Foundation as a gesture of goodwill during the Ramadan season. Each bag, weighing 10kg, was distributed to support vulnerable residents. Receiving the gifts, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, praised the foundation for prioritizing the welfare of the people beyond profit-making. “The…
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Tragedy averted as petrol tanker overturns in Oyo
Adejayan Gbenga A major disaster was averted in Oyo State on Tuesday when a petrol tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) overturned in Ogbomoso. The incident occurred at the Odo-Oba area along the Ogbomoso–Oyo Road, with the tanker landing in a nearby ditch. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded. The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service,…
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Lent/Ramadan: Ilorin’s nightlife, liquor spots fall silent
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin As the Lenten season enters its 13th day and the Ramadan fast reaches day 18 worldwide, the holy period is taking its toll on social activities in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. During this period, both Christians and Muslims are reminded to abstain from sinful practices, in line with the teachings of their faiths. While religious…
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Lagos Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board gets new Secretary
The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has celebrated the appointment of Dr. Gbolabo Omoniyi Okudero as the new Board Secretary. During the handover ceremony, the outgoing Secretary, Mrs. Florence Yetunde Gbafe, reflected on her rewarding eight-year tenure, expressing gratitude for her time with the board. She spoke highly of Dr. Okudero, emphasing his strong Christian values and professional integrity.…
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ALGON national leadership recognizes reinstated Osun APC Chairmen, Councillors
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The national leadership of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has officially recognized the reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors in Osun State as the legitimate council officials. In a letter addressed to the Osun ALGON Chairman, Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, the association affirmed its support for the Court of Appeal’s decision…
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Lagos First Lady champions financial literacy for economic empowerment
By Adeola Ogunrinde The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated her commitment to equipping beneficiaries of her office’s empowerment initiatives with the necessary knowledge, exposure, and resources to ensure long-term financial stability and economic independence. Speaking at the 2025 Financial Literacy Sensitization Programme held at the First Lady’s Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja, Dr.…
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