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Aiyedatiwa commissions 10 ambulances, boosts security with patrol vehicles in Ondo
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday commissioned 10 ambulances, received 10 patrol vehicles for security agencies and presented official cars to newly appointed Permanent Secretaries at the Government House in Akure. Speaking at the event, the governor emphasised that effective healthcare delivery goes beyond policy statements and the construction of hospital buildings. He said quality medical services require access…
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Another resignation hits Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Hon. Barr. Fola Olasehinde-Vicente has stepped down as Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Matters to Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, marking another exit from the governor’s administration. Her resignation comes barely three weeks after two other aides of Governor Aiyedatiwa left their appointments, continuing a recent trend of staff departures within his team, Western Post…
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Cargo flights to begin at Gateway International airport soon – Abiodun
Cargo operations are expected to begin at the Gateway International Airport within the next 30 to 45 days, with the first cargo aircraft from Europe projected to land at the facility. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Industrial Platform at the Remo Free Trade Zone along the Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode Expressway.The Industrial Platform, Remo, is a Special…
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Ekiti monarch seeks federal backing for sacred grove tourism recognition
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Onire of Ire-Ekiti, Oba Victor Bobade, has called on the Federal Government to grant official recognition to the Umeru Uju Sacred Grove to promote tourism development and improve economic benefits for the host community. The monarch made the appeal at his palace in Ire-Ekiti during activities marking his 20th coronation anniversary, stressing the need for…
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Abiodun unveils Iworo–Ogbogbo–Igbeba road, promises 2 more projects in Ijebu North-East
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commissioned the 5.2-kilometre Iworo–Ogbogbo–Igbeba Road in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area, pledging to deliver two additional road projects in the council before the end of the year. Speaking at the ceremony, the governor said the newly completed road provides vital access to farmlands and fulfils a promise he made during his 2023 second-term…
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INEC shifts Osun governorship election to August 15, 2026
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the rescheduling of the 2026 Osun State governorship election from Saturday, August 8, to Saturday, August 15, 2026. In a press statement issued by the Public Affairs Officer of INEC Osun, Musa Olurode, the commission said the decision followed an official directive from its national headquarters in…
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‘Only loyal, competent candidate gets my support’- Seyi Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has identified competence and loyalty as the main determinants for supporting any candidate in the 2027 gubernatorial election. The governor disclosed this on Thursday at the 12th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Public Lecture held at Agodi Gate in Ibadan. Makinde explained that the achievements of his administration were largely driven by loyalty…
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Lagos to host international investors at Summit 3.0 in June
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has unveiled its plans for Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0, a flagship international investment platform being organised in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). Speaking at a media briefing in Marina, Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the summit will hold on June 9 and 10, 2026. According to the…
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‘Be good ambassadors of Lagos’ – Sanwo-Olu urges male students
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urged male students in Lagos State to be good ambassadors of their schools and the state, while assuring that the opportunities given to them would lead to a brighter future. He spoke on the third day of the 2026 four-day residential workshop themed “Reorienting the Boy-Child to Become an Ambassador of Societal…
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Makoko, Shogunro: Lagos Assembly orders fresh community committees, sets 2-week reconciliation deadline
The Lagos State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its directive suspending all construction activities on the demolished sites in Makoko and Shogunro communities, pending the outcome of reconciliation efforts expected to be concluded within two weeks. The House also adopted the recommendation of the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on E-GIS, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, establishing a 250-metre setback from…
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