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After protests, Lagos unveils $2m plan for Makoko regeneration
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it committed $2 million to the redevelopment of Makoko, the waterfront fishing community that has been at the centre of public debate following recent demolition exercises in parts of the settlement. The Special Adviser to the Governor on eGIS, Olajide Babatunde, made this known on Monday during a press briefing…
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Nigeria-UAE Forum: Lagos ready for investment boom, says Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called on local and international investors to take advantage of the vast opportunities in Lagos, assuring them that the state remains willing and ready to partner with credible investors. He pledged his administration’s continued commitment to providing critical infrastructure, as well as a safe and secure environment conducive to business…
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Ogun @ 50: Gov. Abiodun declares February 3 public holiday for golden jubilee celebrations
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday across the state to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, who said the public holiday is to enable residents…
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Obasanjo, Osoba, monarchs, others celebrate Ogun at 50
Activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State continued on Monday with an interfaith thanksgiving and prayer session held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The event drew a distinguished audience, including former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former Governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, past military administrators, traditional rulers, and other eminent sons and daughters of the…
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CIPM Kwara confers grand patron honour on Al-Hikmah University founder
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin As part of activities marking the conclusion of its Pre-Induction Training, the Kwara State Branch of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) paid a courtesy visit recently to the Founder of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Alhaji Chief Abdulraheem Oladimeji. The visit was aimed at expressing the Branch’s appreciation for the Founder’s outstanding contribution to…
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Ekiti denies ₦68m PHC budget claim, says over ₦2bn provided for 2026
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has dismissed claims that it budgeted only ₦68m for primary health care in the 2026 fiscal year, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement on Monday, the Information Officer of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Mr Wale Obelewaji, said the figure being circulated represents only a narrow…
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Golden Jubilee: Oyo govt orders early office closure for grand finale
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has approved the early closure of offices across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to enable public servants participate fully in the grand finale of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government,…
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Makinde pledges continuity of progress after tenure
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents that good governance will continue in the state even after the expiration of his tenure in May 2027. The governor gave the assurance on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral of St Peter’s, Aremo, Ibadan, as part of activities marking the ongoing 50th anniversary of Oyo…
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Osun Assembly flags alleged N50bn LG fund misuse, threatens legal action
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over what it described as the illegal handling and diversion of billions of naira belonging to local governments in the state, allegedly carried out by All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen with the involvement of the Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and the United Bank…
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Ondo’s steady progress rooted in faith, visionary leadership- Aiyedatiwa
Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has attributed the survival and steady progress of the state over the past five decades to divine guidance, the resilience of its people, and the central role of faith in governance. He stated this on Sunday at the Ondo State Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Service held at St Thomas’ Anglican Church, Isinkan, Akure, describing…
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