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Afenifere hails Aiyedatiwa over Ondo Deep Sea Port licence revalidation
By Boye Oyeyemi – The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for securing the revalidation of the operating licence for the Ondo Deep Sea Port, describing the development as a major economic milestone. In a statement signed by its National Organising Secretary, Kole Omololu, the group said the achievement marked a significant step towards regional…
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LASG empowers entrepreneurs as 250 graduate from StartRight programme
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship by donating business tools and disbursing over ₦5 million in grants to beneficiaries of the StartRight Lagos Entrepreneurship Programme, as part of efforts to promote economic inclusion, wealth creation and job sustainability. The graduation and business pitching ceremony, held at Alausa, Ikeja, brought together 250 aspiring…
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Sanwo-Olu hails Eyo Festival as platform for culture, tourism
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday said the Eyo Festival remains a major platform for showcasing Lagos not only as Nigeria’s economic and commercial hub but also as a centre of culture and tourism with global appeal. The governor spoke during the Ijade Opa Eyo procession at Lagos House, Marina, where the Olori Eyo, White Cap chiefs,…
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Tinubu assures Nigerians of peaceful yuletide, receives Eyo group in Lagos
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the Yuletide season will be peaceful and joyous, urging citizens to celebrate responsibly in an atmosphere of harmony, safety, and unity. The president gave the assurance on Sunday while receiving members of the Eyo group at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos State, alongside his wife, the First Lady, Senator…
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Abiodun hails release of remaining 130 abducted Niger schoolchildren, lauds Tinubu
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed delight over the release of the remaining 130 students of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri community, Niger State, who were held in captivity by kidnappers. The governor said the development, coming after the earlier release of 100 students this month, is a clear indication that…
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PHOTOS: Eyo festival preparations begin as Tinubu receives Eyo group in Lagos
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Sunday received members of the Eyo group at the President’s Lagos residence ahead of the forthcoming Eyo Festival.
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu, Remi Tinubu host Ijade Opa Eyo ahead of Eyo Festival
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Sunday hosted the Ijade Opa Eyo procession at Lagos House, Marina, marking the commencement of activities ahead of the Eyo Festival. The procession brought together the Olori Eyo, White Cap chiefs, traditional leaders and other cultural stakeholders, underscoring the significance of the annual festival in preserving Lagos’…
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Seyi Tinubu installed as Òkanlòmọ of Yorubaland
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has congratulated Barrister Seyi Tinubu on his installation as the Òkanlòmọ of Yorubaland. Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was conferred with the traditional title on Sunday, December 21,…
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Sanwo-Olu commends Daniel Ford Tournament for nurturing future sports stars
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has praised the Daniel Ford Elite Table Tennis Tournament for its pivotal role in developing young sporting talents across Nigeria, describing grassroots initiatives as the foundation of the state’s sporting excellence. Speaking on Lagos’ growing reputation in national and international competitions, the Governor credited the state’s historic triumph at the 9th National Youth Games…
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Governor Makinde advocates national unity beyond ethnicity, religion
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on Nigerians to unite and build a country where all citizens are treated equally, regardless of tribe or religion. Makinde made the appeal on Saturday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, during his 58th birthday celebration and the launch of a book about his life, organised by PDP chieftain Chief Ali…
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