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“You voted me for development, not stories”- Okpebholo tells Edo residents
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has restated that his administration remains firmly focused on delivering visible, people-centred development across the state. The governor said the mandate given to him by the people of Edo was clear and non-negotiable, stressing that nothing would distract his government from its development agenda. Okpebholo spoke in Benin City during a town hall meeting…
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INEC commences second phase of CVR ahead of Ekiti governorship poll
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State ahead of the 20 June governorship election. INEC explained that the exercise was resumed after it was temporarily halted on 10 December 2025 to allow for the display of the preliminary…
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Ogun targets 3,000 affordable homes in 2026, 10,000 by 2027- Commissioner
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering at least 3,000 affordable housing units in 2026, as part of a broader plan to achieve 10,000 housing units by 2027. The Commissioner for Housing, Akande Omoniyi, disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Ministry of Housing Conference Room, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Omoniyi said…
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Osun labour condemns police harassment after three council workers arrested
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned what it described as police harassment following the arrest of three local government workers for allegedly stealing council documents and property. The arrests occurred on Monday as employees resumed duties after months away from work. At Boluwaduro Local Government, two workers were reportedly apprehended for taking stationery…
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Ondo governor distributes buses to unions, launches ₦5 million Emblem Appeal Fund
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday handed over buses to major workers’ and retirees’ unions to enhance mobility, coordination, and service delivery across the state. The beneficiaries include the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and the National Union of Pensioners (NUP). Governor Aiyedatiwa said the initiative was designed to…
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2026 Remembrance Day: Sanwo-Olu backs ex-servicemen with N100million, homes, vehicles, food items
By Adeola Ogunrinde As part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has donated ₦100 million, four two-bedroom apartments located in Ajara, and two pickup utility vehicles to the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Legion. The governor also donated four cows, 500 bags of rice, and other food items to members of…
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Osun LG workers resume after 11-month sit-at-home
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Local government staff on Monday resumed duty across Osun State after nearly a year-long withdrawal of services, with security presence ensuring a peaceful reopening of council secretariats. At the Osogbo Local Government Secretariat, the Vice Chairman, Hon. Latona Ayooade Rasak, confirmed that the resumption was orderly, noting that security personnel screened entrants to prevent any…
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Don’t exclude anyone in APC’s e-registration exercise , says Gov Abdulrazaq
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday flagged off the e-registration and revalidation of membership for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The Governor, who was documented as the first registrant of the party in the state, said the exercise is designed to strengthen the party and ensure accurate membership tally for planning.…
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Oyo govt raises monthly gratuity payments to ₦3bn
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has approved an increase in monthly gratuity payments from ₦1 billion to ₦3 billion, reaffirming its commitment to improving the welfare of retirees and clearing outstanding arrears. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, on Monday, noted that the increase represents a 200 per cent rise and…
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Aiyedatiwa lists achievements, charges MDAs to begin 2026 with urgency
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday urged public servants and political office holders to prioritise the collective interest of the state and work diligently toward rapid development in line with the “OUR EASE” agenda. The governor spoke at the First Working Day Prayer Meeting for 2026 held at the Governor’s Office Car Park in Akure, where he charged…
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