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Lagos Assembly frowns at slow pace of Baiyeku Phase 1 road project in Ikorodu
The Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of the Baiyeku Phase 1 road project in Ikorodu. The committee, led by Hon. Desmond Elliot (Surulere 1) conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the road as part of an inspection tour and oversight function of key infrastructure projects in Ikorodu. Despite ongoing…
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Oyo demolishes illegal structures on govt lands
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Oyo State Government has demolished properties on Government-acquired lands in Ibadan, Oyo State. The lands are in Podo Area, along Top One Garden, Oluyole Local Government, and Dizengoff, Kolapo Ishola Area. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin- Funmilayo, in a statement signed by the commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince…
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Osun: Esa-Oke community warns of unrest over land dispute
…urges government’s intervention By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Esa-Oke community in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently intervene in a lingering land dispute to prevent an unprecedented crisis in the state. The community warned that if the government fails to take necessary action, the situation could escalate beyond control. The dispute…
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Osun PDP Chairman, OSSIEC drag IGP to court over alleged unlawful arrests
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Chairman of the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunday Bisi, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Osogbo to prevent his alleged unlawful arrest by the Nigeria Police. Similarly, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and its chairman, Barr. Hashim Abioye, have filed a separate N2 billion lawsuit against the…
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Olubadan lauds Igbos contribution to Oyo state economy
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has eulogised the Igbos for their contribution to the Oyo State economy. He reiterated his commitment to peaceful co-existence amongst the various ethnic groups in the ancient city. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, on Wednesday, said Oba Olakulehin gave the commendation while playing host to the state…
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Police rescue kidnapped victims in Oyo, arrest suspects in Taraba operation
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued three kidnapped victims in Oyo State, following a coordinated operation by tactical teams of the Oyo State Police Command and local security outfits. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the rescue operation took place in Agede Village, Moniya, Ibadan, on February 25, 2025.…
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LASG moves to strengthen cooperative societies
Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthen the cooperative societies by ensuring the management trustees imbibe strong corporate governance in their administrations. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose made this known at the town hall meeting with the trustees in Ikeja Division held at multipurpose hall, Lagos State Cooperative Federation, LASCOFED, Ikeja on Thursday. The…
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22-year-old Redeemer’s University student becomes Chartered Accountant
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A 300-level Accounting student of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Miss Joy Banjoko, has qualified as a Chartered Accountant at the age of 22. This was disclosed in a statement by the Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at the university, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, in Osogbo. According to the statement, Banjoko is a member of the university’s…
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Suspended clerk, Onafeko resurfaces in Lagos Assembly
The suspended Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, on Wednesday resurfaced at the Assembly Complex, in Ikeja. It was gathered that Olalekan surprised return met with disapproval of the staff who did not welcome him. Sources disclosed that Onafeko quickly left the premises when he discovered he was not welcomed by the Assembly staff. It…
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Lagos officials embark on sanitation advocacy at selected locations
The Lagos State government on Tuesday sought the buy-in of residents in the quest to achieve environmental sustainability as officials embarked on sanitation advocacy in selected locations. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who led state officials to inspect many locations and Oyingbo market with its extension, gave the traders who displayed wares on the median and…
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