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Gov AbdulRazaq eulogizes ex-HOS, Susan Oluwole
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed deep sadness over the passing of former Head of Service of the state, Mrs. Susan Modupe Oluwole. The former HOS died on Wednesday at the age of 57, barely a year after her statutory retirement from the Kwara State Civil Service. The governor’s condolence message was contained in a…
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FAAN begins repair works at Akure Airport after rainstorm damage
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced repair works at the Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu Airport, Akure, following damage caused by a rainstorm on Monday, March 3, 2025. In a statement released on Thursday, FAAN confirmed that the storm affected the airport’s terminal building and control tower. It confirmed a team of engineers from its Maintenance Department has been…
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Police investigate industrial accident at Quantum Steels Nigeria Limited
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into an industrial accident at Quantum Steels Nigeria Limited, located along the Ikorodu-Sagamu Road in Ogijo. The incident, which occurred on March 2, resulted in severe injuries to seven workers, including both Nigerian and expatriate staff. The explosion, reportedly caused by a blast from factory machinery, took place at approximately 6:60…
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Soldiers barricade Ikeja Electric office, assault workers
The headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has been invaded by military men. The armed men in military uniform invaded the company opposite MITV in Ikeja, Lagos, at about 7:40 am on Thursday. As of the time of filing this report, staff and other persons found in the office are being beaten by the armed men. The incident has instilled…
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Makinde showcases transformation of Fasola Agribusiness Hub to dignitaries (photos)
President of Sierra Leone, Mr. Julius Maada Bio was joined by Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde among other governors in Nigeria to visit Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub (FAIH) in Oyo state. FAIH has been designated the first Agribusiness Transformation Centre in Nigeria by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone programme. Makinde in a…
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Osun PDP, NULGE sue APC chairmen, councillors over council leadership dispute
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The elected chairmen and councillors of the Osun Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), alongside the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), have taken the purportedly reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors to court over control of the local government secretariats. In a suit numbered HIL/M.26/25, filed before a State High Court sitting in Ilesa,…
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88th Birthday: Abiodun describes former President Obasanjo as peace advocate
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an advocate for peace, security, and development. Abiodun also stated that the legacies of the former president extend beyond Nigeria and Africa. The Governor made this statement during an event organized to celebrate the 88th birthday of the former president, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential…
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Alaafin Owoade returns to Nigeria for traditional rites
The Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Wednesday evening arrived at Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Oba Owoade is expected to make his way to his hometown, Oyo, on Thursday. His return comes a month before his official coronation as the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, scheduled for April 5. It would be recalled that on January 13, the Oyo…
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Sanwo-Olu presents approval certificate for FirstBank’s 43-storey headquarters in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, officially presented a Certificate of Approval to the FirstBank Group for the construction of its 43-storey eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic City. The iconic skyscraper is set to become Nigeria’s tallest building upon completion. The ceremony, held at the project site, was attended by key government officials, including the Governor’s Special Adviser on…
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Sanwo-Olu to commission upgraded Demurin-Agidi Road, others in Kosofe
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to commission a new set of road infrastructure projects in the Kosofe Local Government Area on Thursday. The projects include the upgraded Demurin Road, Agidi Road, and Church Street in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), further enhancing connectivity and easing movement for residents. According to a statement by the Lagos State…
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