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Oyo reaffirms partnership with NANTA to deepen tourism development
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has reaffirmed its partnership with the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) to strengthen tourism development in the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, during a visit from the NANTA Western Zone delegation to his office. Dr. Olatubosun emphasized…
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Alaafin’s wife hails Akesan market as pillar of Yoruba culture, economy
By Adejayan Gbenga Ayaba Abiwunmi Owoade, Wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, has praised Akesan Market as a historic institution central to Yoruba culture and economy. Receiving market leaders led by Iyaloja-General Alhaja Peju Bakare, Ayaba Owoade noted that markets existed long before money, serving as hubs for trade, information, and community gatherings. “Markets were not just economic centres; they…
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Lagos Assembly confirms key agency nominees, steps down one appointment
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed several nominees forwarded by the Governor for appointment into key state agencies. The confirmation took place during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. During the exercise, the nominees appeared individually before the 40-member House for screening. Lawmakers questioned them on their vision, competence,…
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Olubadan meets Akume in Abuja over Ibadan ecological challenges
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheedi Adewolu Ladoja, held a high-level meeting with the Secretary to the Federal Government, Dr. George Akume, in Abuja on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The discussion focused on finding solutions to pressing ecological problems affecting parts of Ibadan city. During the meeting, Oba Ladoja appealed to the Federal Government for support in…
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Oyo Assembly confirms Aderinto as commissioner-designate
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed Mr. Ademola Temitayo Aderinto as Commissioner designate after completing his screening process. The approval was granted on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of a report from the House Committee on Special Duties, which conducted a thorough evaluation of Aderinto’s credentials and suitability for…
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Ondo govt urges contractors to meet technical college deadlines
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has directed contractors handling the rehabilitation and construction of technical colleges across the state to accelerate work and meet project completion deadlines. The directive was issued by Hon. Tayo Oluyi, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Technical and Vocational Education, during a meeting with contractors in Akure. Oluyi said the…
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2027: Do no overheat polity ,Engr. Sanni tasks media practitioners, Nigerians
The Chairman Flow FM radio station, Ilorin Engineer Olufemi Sanni has enjoined media practitioners as well as Nigerians not to overheat the polity as the year 2027 general election approaches, adding that Nigeria remains our home. He charged media practitioners to always ensure balanced stories, control the narrative as they need to make sure the country stays together as one.…
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Vacant Seats: Lagos Lawmakers seek by-elections after councillors’ deaths
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to conduct by-elections in three wards where councillors died last year. The resolution was reached during plenary following a motion raised under personal explanation by the lawmaker representing Mushin I, Hon. Nurudeen Akinsanya. Akinsanya explained that…
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Afenifere Ekiti disowns group over alleged impersonation, fraud
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State chapter of Afenifere has disowned a group laying claim to membership and leadership of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, describing it as fake and fraudulent. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the chapter’s Publicity Secretary, Biodun Akin-Fasae, the organisation said it is led by Elder Jonathan Yemi Alade, with Chief Mrs…
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Lagos trains officers on budgetary, public expenditure management
In a move to strengthen public service capacity at the start of the new year, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Establishments and Training, has commenced its 2026 training programmes with a specialised course for officers in the Planning and Statistics Cadre. The programme, themed “Budgetary and Public Expenditure Management,” is being held at the Lagos Chamber of…
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