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Olanrewaju hails Okunnu at 93, celebrates his role in Lagos liberation struggle
Former Minister of Communications, Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd.), has congratulated elder statesman, Alhaji Lateef Olufemi Okunnu, on the occasion of his 93rd birthday. In a congratulatory message, Olanrewaju described Okunnu as one of the few remaining nationalists of his era, noting that he was at the forefront of the struggle as a freedom fighter in his youth and later stood firm…
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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Sports Trust Fund board, calls for improved sports sector
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday inaugurated board members of the Lagos State Sports Trust Fund while charging them to mobilise resources for the growth of sports across the state. The inauguration ceremony was held at Lagos House, Marina, where the governor urged the board to focus on developing grassroots and school sports, as well as other sporting…
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Ramadan, Lent: Abiodun calls for faith, sacrifice, support for Ogun’s growth
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Muslim and Christian faithful in the state on the commencement of the Ramadan and Lenten fasts, describing the season as a period of spiritual renewal and rejuvenation. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the governor said abstinence from food and worldly pleasures reflects a deep desire to draw closer to God, seek divine…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu celebrates Muslims, Christians on fasting season
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The executive governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated with the Christian and Muslim community in Lagos on the commencement of this year’s Lenten and Ramadan fasting season. Governor Sanwo-Olu conveyed his message in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. In his message, the governor welcomed…
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Oyebamiji hails Osun faithful preaches love, sacrifice during Lent, Ramadan
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has extended warm felicitations to Muslims and Christians in the state and beyond on the commencement of this year’s Lenten and Ramadan fasting periods. In a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday, Oyebamiji called for…
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After deadly Ota crash, Ogun reaffirms commitment to public safety, urges use of approved markets
The Ogun State Government has cautioned residents against indiscriminate roadside trading, describing the practice as dangerous and a major contributor to avoidable accidents. The warning followed a recent crash at the tollgate area of Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, which claimed several lives and led to the destruction of property. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the accident scene…
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Ogun clears 2012-2020 pension arrears, pays N23.3bn in gratuities
The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, reaffirming its commitment to retirees’ welfare. The Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, disclosed this during a media parley organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Budget and Planning. Okubadejo explained that the backlog was linked…
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Osun youths missing job opportunities over poor investment framework, says economist
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A United Kingdom-based economist, Dipo Awojide, has criticised the administration of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, saying it has failed to unlock meaningful job opportunities for young people due to what he described as a weak investment promotion framework and inadequate support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Awojide, who works with the United…
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Osun splits Iwo/Ibadan road project among three contractors to fast-track completion
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has disclosed that it split the 55.6-kilometre Iwo/Osogbo/Ibadan road project among three contractors to accelerate completion and ease transportation challenges between Osun and Oyo states. The government also received commendation from residents of Iwo over the ongoing construction of a 3.6-kilometre dual carriageway in the town and other infrastructural interventions under…
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JUST IN: Another aide resigns from Aiyedatiwa’s cabinet
By Boye Oyeyemi – Another aide to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has stepped down from office, bringing to three the number of resignations recorded within the governor’s team in recent days. Yinka Richards, who served as Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, submitted his resignation in a letter dated February 16, 2026, with the decision scheduled to…
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