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2027: Accord warns members against anti-party activities in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has warned its members against engaging in anti-party activities ahead of the forthcoming National and State Assembly elections. The warning followed a closed-door stakeholders’ meeting presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday, where the party resolved that all members must support candidates fielded by the party…
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Lagos Lawmakers begin review of audit reports of 57 councils, demand accountability
The Lagos State House of Assembly, through its House Committee on Public Accounts (Local), has commenced consideration of the 2024 Statutory Audit Inspection Report of the Auditor-General for Local Governments on the accounts of the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The two-week exercise began with the appearance of officials from Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin,…
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Oyo govt receives 70 indigenes evacuated from South Africa over xenophobic attacks
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has received 70 indigenes evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks targeting foreigners in the country. The returnees, comprising 42 adults and 28 minors, were formally received in Ibadan by the Executive Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Migration and Homeland Security, Assistant Controller General of Immigration (rtd.) Segun Adegoke, who represented the…
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Ondo lawmaker urges unity, vigilance against kidnapping, terrorism
By Boye Oyeyemi The Chairman of the Ondo State House of Assembly Committee on Security and Community Development, Akoni Ifabiyi Olatunji, has urged Nigerians to unite and remain vigilant against kidnapping, terrorism and other security threats. Ifabiyi, who represents Odigbo Constituency 1, made the call in a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Sam Ajide, on Tuesday in Akure, while…
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Ondo govt vows not to impose candidate for Oloba stool
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has assured residents of Oba-Ile in Akure North Local Government Area that it will not impose any candidate as the community’s next Oloba, saying the selection must reflect the wishes and traditions of the people. The assurance followed a protest by some members of the community on Monday over what they described as…
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Ogun warns of flooding, urges residents in vulnerable communities to relocate
The Ogun State Government has issued a flood alert ahead of the second phase of the 2026 rainy season, urging residents in vulnerable communities to remain vigilant and relocate where necessary. The warning followed a Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast predicting heavy rainfall in Ogun. In a statement, the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said the first phase recorded intense…
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Lagos Assembly moves to raise Magistrates’ retirement age to 65
…seeks better welfare for Magistrates The Lagos State House of Assembly has initiated moves to improve the welfare and working conditions of magistrates in the state as lawmakers consider an extension of their retirement age from 60 to 65 years. The lawmakers on Monday during plenary session debated the Magistrate Courts Amendment Bill 2026, which seeks to strengthen the magistracy,…
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5,000 Kwara residents get food, cash support as Zainab Kawu launches foundation
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin No fewer than 5,000 people in Kwara State benefited from free medical checks, medicines, cash and food items during the launch of the Arike Hopeful Hearts Foundation by Hajia Zainab Kale Kawu, wife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the state, Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu. The beneficiaries included 2,500 women who received free…
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LASBCA urges Lagos Developers to comply with building setback rules
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has urged property owners and developers to comply with approved building setback requirements to promote safety and orderly development across the state. The Agency’s Acting General Manager, Bldr. Florence Gbaye, said building setbacks provide essential space for ventilation, natural lighting, drainage, maintenance, accessibility and emergency response. Gbaye explained that setback…
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LASPA begins crackdown on parking permit violations, ends grace period
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has begun enforcing the 2026 parking permit regulations across the state following the end of its grace period for customers to regularise their operations. LASPA General Manager, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, urged customers yet to obtain their permits to do so immediately to avoid sanctions, including fines and suspension of operations, under the Lagos State…
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