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Nigeria at 66: Okpebholo reaffirms commitment to security, infrastructure, social welfare
By Olatonmiwa Osho Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security, infrastructure development and improved public services as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. In his Independence Day message, Okpebholo said the state government was working to protect lives and property, rehabilitate roads, strengthen healthcare facilities, improve education, support agriculture and create opportunities for young…
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Osun coalition kicks against proposed phase-out of electricity subsidy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC) has kicked against the proposed phase-out of electricity subsidy from 2027, warning that any substantial increase in electricity tariffs could further burden Nigerian households, workers, traders, farmers, artisans and businesses. In its Independence Day statement signed by its chairman, Waheed Lawal, the coalition stressed that improved electricity supply would…
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Nigeria at 66: Makinde calls for unity
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on Nigerians to remain united and honour the sacrifices of the country’s founding heroes as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Makinde made the call on Thursday during the Independence Day celebration held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, where he was represented by his deputy, Bayo Lawal.…
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Osun APC calls for emergency support for flood victims
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the state government and other stakeholders to provide urgent assistance to victims of recent flooding in Osogbo and other towns across the state. The party, which sympathised with the victims, said the flooding had caused hardship, disrupted livelihoods and displaced residents, leaving…
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Sanwo-Olu acknowledges hardship, urges unity at 66th National Independence Day Parade
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has acknowledged the hardship caused by recent economic reforms, saying rising food, transportation and other living costs have affected households across the state and the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, during the state’s 66th National Independence Day Parade programme, where he reflected on the country’s journey through civil…
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JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu arrives at 10:53 a.m. as Lagos Independence Day parade begins
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu arrived at the 66th National Independence Day parade at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, at 10:53 a.m. Thursday, marking the commencement of the event. Sanwo-Olu was welcomed at the venue alongside Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, who had arrived earlier at 10:32 a.m. and observed the welcome parade. The governor was received with a ceremonial parade…
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Sanwo–Olu, Hamzat, Obasa late to Independence Day parade in Lagos
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, were yet to arrive at the 66th National Independence Day parade in Lagos as of 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The parade is being held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, with schoolchildren, religious and traditional leaders, permanent secretaries and…
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Gov AbdulRazaq visits flood-hit Lafiagi, donates N10m relief
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday visited Pututa and four other agrarian communities in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area, affected by flooding, to sympathise with residents over the disaster. The affected communities are Tswako, Likpata, Godangi and Ekko, all in Lafiagi Ward 4, where residents have been impacted by the recurring floods. AbdulRazaq described the…
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Public servants must match talent with discipline, says Edo HoS
By Olatonmiwa Osho Edo State Head of Service, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, has called for stronger discipline among civil and public servants, warning that talent without discipline could undermine organisational performance. Okungbowa spoke at the fifth edition of the Public Service Knowledge-Sharing Series, organised virtually by the Office of the Head of Service. Speaking on the theme, “Cultivating a Culture of…
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Sanwo-Olu urges civil servants to drive innovation, excellence
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged participants of the Public Service Accelerator Programme, Cohort 2, to return to their offices and drive innovation, excellence and improved service delivery. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Wednesday at the graduation ceremony of the second cohort of the programme, organised by the state Ministry of Establishments and Training. He said…
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