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Tinubu-Ambode support group holds special Ramadan prayer for Nigeria’s peace, unity
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Deputy Missioner, Nasrul-Lahi-il-Fatih Society (NASFAT) Shasha branch, Alhaji Teslim Abdul Jabar has emphasized the importance of uniting faith with purposeful action, noting that sincere prayers can strengthen leadership and inspire positive change in society. He made this revelation during the annual Ramadan Prayer session organized by the Tinubu-Ambode Support Group. The event which drew supporters from…
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IWD: Advocates urge FG to integrate SGBV education into school curriculum
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Women’s rights advocates in Osun State have called on the Federal Government to include Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) education in the nation’s school curriculum as part of efforts to curb rising cases of abuse and promote safer communities. The appeal was made at the weekend during a press conference to mark the 2026 International…
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Nigeria Police Force begins screening of constable recruits in Ekiti State
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has commenced the physical and credential screening of applicants seeking recruitment as general duty and specialist police constables in the Nigeria Police Force. Disclosing this development in a statement, SP Sunday Abutu, the command’s spokesperson, explained that the exercise is being conducted jointly by the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service…
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Unilorin, NNPC parley to foster cutting-edge engineering, technology in West Africa
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The University of Ilorin and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have set up a joint strategic committee to promote collaboration between both institutions towards technology-driven research and engineering in West Africa. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr Kunle Akogun, after a meeting…
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Lagos set to ban children from roaming streets during school hours
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced plans to issue an executive order banning school-age children from roaming the streets during school hours in Lagos. The governor made the announcement on Friday at the launch of the Lagos Education Access Fund (LEAF) and the inauguration of the board of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board. Sanwo-Olu said the…
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Ondo govt reaffirms commitment to tackle insecurity amid kidnapping crisis
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has reassured residents of improved security operations while urging citizens to support reforms aimed at protecting lives and property across the state. This assurance was given by the Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, during a live radio programme dubbed Public Square on Adaba 88.9FM in Akure. Ajanaku disclosed that…
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Sanwo-Olu revives monthly environmental sanitation to combat Lagos filth
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday expressed concern over massive, uncollected piles of refuse across the state, warning that Lagos cannot compete with modern cities while filth litters its roads and streets. The governor spoke during the symbolic flag-off of the monthly environmental sanitation programme organised by the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and…
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Edo strengthens workforce development with Betaawork job-matching platform debut
The Chairman of the Edo State Board for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET), Barrister (Mrs.) Onomen Briggs, has commended the launch of Betaawork, a digital job-matching and workforce development platform designed to connect skilled professionals with verified job and service opportunities. Speaking at the official launch held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, Briggs described the…
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Lagos Lawmaker hails Sanwo-Olu over Badagry Power Project, urges action on Gbaji–Apa–Owode road
The lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Solomon Bonu, has commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his commitment to ensuring even development across the state following the commissioning of the Badagry West Electrification Project. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented at the event by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, commissioned the project aimed at improving…
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Edo trains 900 civil servants ahead of Edo Cloud launch
The Edo State Government has trained more than 900 civil and public servants in digital skills ahead of the launch of its new electronic governance platform, Edo Cloud, also known as Edo-Gov 2.0. The training programme, organised by the Edo State Information Communication and Technology Agency (ICTA) in collaboration with Tech4Dev, is aimed at improving productivity, accountability and service delivery…
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