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Kwara customs generates N7.9bn revenue in eight months
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, generated N7,978,338,031.21 in revenue between January and August 2026, while it intercepted smuggled goods with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N604.33 million. The Acting Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller Najeem Ogundeyi, disclosed this at a press briefing on Wednesday, saying the seizures were recorded…
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Irewolede CDA graduates 69 in skills programme, seeks support for youths
The Irewolede Community Development Association (CDA), Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has graduated 69 participants from its one-month Skills Acquisition Programme. The programme, held from August 3 to September 5, 2026, trained participants in Culinary, Image Making, Cosmetics, Beauty and Fabrication. Courses included catering, photography, videography, soap making, tie-dye, hair styling, make-up, welding and electrical works. At the graduation ceremony, held…
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Alaafin welcomes Ote-Efon military base, says it will boost Oyo security
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has said the establishment of a military base at Ote-Efon will strengthen security and improve rapid response to threats in affected communities. The monarch spoke on Wednesday when he received a project inspection team from the Ministry of Defence, Abuja, led by the Project Director, Dr. Jude Alorio,…
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Lagos begins 2027 budget consultations across five divisions
…seeks residents’ input, reviews performance By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has begun consultations across its five divisions to identify priorities for the 2027 budget and review responses to demands raised during previous engagements. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, disclosed this at the Ikeja Division forum held at Radio Lagos, Agidingbi. George said the consultations…
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Africa must get fair share, equal opportunities — Ondo AG
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, said Africa’s long-standing misrepresentation on world maps should lead to more than a correction of geographical records. Ajulo argued that the inaccurate depiction of the continent, particularly through the widely used Mercator projection, had contributed to distorted perceptions of Africa’s size, relevance and potential over the…
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Lagos invests in young creative talents, backs early discovery
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to discovering and nurturing young talents through sustained investment in arts, culture and creative education. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, stated this at the closing ceremony of the Surulere Children Art & Crafts Workshop and Exhibition held at Adegoke Primary…
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100,000 Ogun women empowered to fight poverty, strengthen families, says Abiodun
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that about 100,000 women across the state have benefited from the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Programme (NFWP), describing women’s economic empowerment as a strategic tool for fighting poverty and strengthening families and communities. Abiodun made the disclosure on Tuesday when he received the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, who…
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Ondo raises 2026 budget to N769bn for infrastructure
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has increased its 2026 budget from N524.4 billion to N769.38 billion, with the additional N244.97 billion expected to fund roads, water, healthcare and other critical infrastructure across the state. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Olaolu Akindolire, disclosed this on Tuesday after the State Executive Council meeting, saying the upward review followed…
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Kwara fire service records 197 fire incidents, emergency calls in eight months
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Fire Service received 197 emergency and fire incident calls between January and August 2026, according to the agency. The service said it recorded no loss of life during the period, adding that its timely response to emergencies helped save lives and property. The figures were contained in a statement signed by the service’s…
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Ekiti retirees appeal to Oyebanji over pension backlog
By Boye Oyeyemi Retirees of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, have appealed to Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, to intervene in the payment of their outstanding pensions and other financial obligations owed them. The pensioners, under the BOUESTI Pensioners Association, said the situation had become increasingly difficult, with their August 2026 pension still unpaid and half…
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