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LASODA marks world wheelchair day

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) commemorated World Wheelchair Day by donating manual wheelchairs to persons with physical disabilities, providing essential mobility aids that enhance their independence. This initiative underscores the Lagos State Government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and improving the quality of life for individuals living with disabilities. The General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, expressed…

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Ifon-Ilobu communal dispute: Adeleke relaxes curfew in warring communities

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has relaxed the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew imposed on Ilobu and Ifon communities. The curfew will now take effect from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., starting today, Sunday, March 2, 2025. It would be recalled that Adeleke had, a few weeks ago, imposed the curfew following incessant communal clashes…

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PHOTOS: Owo monarch leads community leaders, chiefs to special prayer session 

The Olowo of Owo and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, recently led Owo Local Government Traditional Rulers, Chiefs and Community Leaders to a Special Prayer session, organized by the Muslim Community at the Central Mosque in Owo. The prayers led by the Grand Chief Imam of Owo Kingdom, Alhaji Sheik Ahmed…

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Owo monarch calls on Muslims to adhere strictly to tenets of ramadan

…wishes them successful completion  The Olowo of Owo and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land, His Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has called on Muslims to adhere strictly to the tenets associated with the Ramadan period. Oba Ogunoye in a message of goodwill to the entire Muslim Community in Owo land, in Ondo State, signed by his…

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NGO canvasses govt support for children with special needs

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rhimamory, a non-governmdntal organisation dedicated to helping all neurodivergent and neurotypical children achieve their full potential, Mudi Nwachukwu, has called for government support for children with special needs. She made the plea during the maiden edition of the Special Educational Needs and Therapy Empowerment conference, organised in Lagos State. Nwachukwu said, “SENTE was…

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LASG releases Y2025 Land Use Charge bills

… offers 15% discount for early payment The Lagos State Government has released the 2025 Land Use Charge (LUC) Bill, reinforcing its commitment to the continuous provision of world-class infrastructure and services for all residents. In a post on the official Facebook page of the state government, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyemi, said property owners across the state…

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Afenifere National Youth Leader regains freedom 

Abducted National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Olajuni, has been released after 12 days in the kidnappers’ den. The National Secretary of the Youths Council, Biodun Aderohunmu, confirmed his release on Saturday. “He has been released”, he said. It would be recalled that Olajuni was abducted on Monday, February 17, 2025, on his way to Abuja for a…

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Hamzat emphasises importance of data collection, dissemination for national growth

… Inaugurates HCD 2.0 State Core Working Group Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat has emphasised the importance of collection, collation, and dissemination of accurate data for the effective development of the state and nation as a whole. Hamzat stated this at the “Reconstitution of Human Capital Development 2.0 Lagos State Core Working Group,” held at the Office of…

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