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Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Meranda, others pay tribute as former Lagos HoS is buried
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda; wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat; and former Governor Babatunde Fashola on Friday attended the funeral service of former Lagos State Head of Service and member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Dr. Akinsanya Sunny…
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Lagos deploys Intelligent Transport System to curb speeding, traffic violations
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in partnership with Huawei Technologies, has rolled out four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites aimed at enhancing traffic management and curbing road violations. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation, announced the development during a press briefing on Thursday, noting that the newly deployed devices would complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)…
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Governor Abiodun mourns Alaperu of Iperu-Remo
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the transition of the Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, as a deeply shocking and irreplaceable personal loss. Abiodun, a prince of the Iperu-Remo kingdom, added that even though he was still trying to come to terms with the news of the passing of the royal father, he acknowledged the immutability…
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OGSG pledges to revitalize water infrastructure
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed that revitalizing water infrastructure across the state remains a top priority of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration. The Special Adviser to the governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo stated this during an infrastructural assessment tour of Remo, Odogbolu, and the surrounding areas as part of ongoing efforts to…
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Osun LG election: APC, PDP trade accusations over violent attacks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A political rally in Ilesa, Osun State, turned violent on Wednesday, with both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accusing each other of orchestrating the attack. The APC alleged that PDP thugs unleashed terror on its members, leaving many seriously wounded. The party stated that its chairmanship candidate for Ilesa…
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Ogun governor celebrates AfDB President, Adesina at 65
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has felicitated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, as he celebrates his 65th birthday. In his message, Abiodun hailed Adesina as an economic visionary whose contributions have significantly influenced the landscape of Africa’s development. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Governor Abiodun noted the remarkable journey of…
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LASG meets beverages recyclers on modalities for enforcement of single-use plastics
The Lagos State Government on Thursday met with Food and Beverages Recyclers Alliance members on the modalities for the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics. The government emphasised that full enforcement will commence very soon. Speaking at the meeting held in Alausa, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, restated the government’s commitment to the SUP ban,…
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Adeleke unveils 10,000 Imole Youth corps to tackle youth unemployment
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday launched the Imole Youth Corps, engaging 10,000 youths across 332 wards in the state. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at Freedom Park in Osogbo, Adeleke reiterated his administration’s commitment to addressing youth unemployment, stating that over 250,000 jobs had been created in the last two years. He explained…
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Lagos Lawmakers laud Tinubu on economy, security, others
….As former Speaker Obasa again absent from plenary Members of the House of Assembly on Thursday lauded the policies of President Bola Tinubu, saying that the policies have begun to yield positive results. The lawmakers made this remarks under Personal Explanation moved by Hon. Abiodun Tobun (Epe 1) during plenary session at the Assembly Complex in Alausa -Ikeja. Tobun in…
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Osun communal crisis: Ilobu community withdraws from peace committee
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Ilobu community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State has officially notified the state government of the withdrawal of its representatives from the enlarged stakeholders’ committee on the Ifon-Ilobu-Erin-Osun communal dispute. Governor Ademola Adeleke had constituted the reconciliation committee, comprising 25 members from each community and government representatives, following several deadly clashes between Ilobu…
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