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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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Ondo governor Aiyedatiwa approves bus gift for NUJ correspondents
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the donation of a brand new bus to the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, to strengthen media operations in the state. The approval was announced on Saturday night at a Media Stakeholders’ Dinner held at the Banquet Hall of the Government…
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Police mourns Ekiti-born, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Theophilus Akeredolu
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of an Ekiti-born retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police and elder statesman, Chief Theophillus Adetunji Akeredolu, CON, mni. He passed away on 9 December 2025 at the age of 83, prompting tributes from the force and stakeholders across the country. Born on 25 October 1942 in Afao, Ikere-Ekiti, the late DIG Akeredolu devoted…
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Ekiti approves ₦458.8m severance package for former LG political office holders
The Ekiti State Government has approved the payment of ₦458.8 million as severance benefits for former political office holders at the local government level across the state. The Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Mr Folorunso Olabode, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Ado Ekiti. He said the beneficiaries were political office holders who served in various local…
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Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA unveils ₦7.87bn 2026 budget, prioritises infrastructure, social development
The Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, has proposed a total budget of ₦7.87 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, signalling a strong commitment to infrastructure development, social advancement and improved service delivery across the council. The proposed budget, tagged “Budget of Progress and Sustainability,” was presented by the Chairman, Abiodun Isola, to the Legislative Council…
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Lagosians celebrate sports, charity with FreeKick Lagos football festival
Lagos State marked a celebration of sports and community engagement on Saturday as FreeKick Lagos, a sports and charity initiative organised by enthusiasts Toluwalase Fredrick Lewis and Abubakre Ajasa, drew thousands of participants and spectators to Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island. The festival combined competitive football, entertainment, and charitable activities, highlighting the state’s thriving sporting culture and commitment to social…
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Social work key to stable homes, peaceful society- Lagos govt
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, has commended the invaluable contributions of social workers to peace, harmony and social stability in the state, stressing that their role in society cannot be overemphasised. Ogunlende made this remark while delivering an address at the 2025 Social Work Day celebration held in Alausa-Ikeja. The event was themed…
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Oyo govt approves conversion for 654 officers across MDAs
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has approved the conversion of 654 officers across various cadres in the state’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in a move aimed at improving workers’ welfare and career progression. The approval was granted by Governor Seyi Makinde, who has continued to emphasise policies targeted at boosting morale and productivity within the Oyo…
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