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FRSC Lagos shines as Sector Command, Commander emerge Nigeria’s best for 2024
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, has emerged overall first in the 2024 Annual Command Assessment, outperforming all other Sector Commands across the country. Additionally, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Ganiyu Hamzat, was ranked first nationwide among all Sector Commanders for exemplary performance and outstanding leadership throughout the assessment period. The recognition was announced during…
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Lagos targets safer, cleaner port operations with new logistics reforms
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive set of reforms to modernise the state’s maritime and logistics sector, improve road safety, and strengthen the welfare of truck drivers operating along port corridors. The initiatives were unveiled on Wednesday during a Stakeholders’ Engagement with industry practitioners at the LTV Combo Hall, Agidingbi, Ikeja. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
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Ondo cautions traders, transport operators against blocking major roads
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has cautioned traders, market women, and commercial transport operators against activities that obstruct major roads and disrupt traffic flow across the state. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transport, Hon. Olugbenga Omole, who said the government would no…
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NJII calls for stronger media focus on indigenous peoples’ struggles, aspirations
The Network of Journalists on Indigenous Issues (NJII) has called on Nigerian journalists to give greater attention to the needs, rights and aspirations of indigenous peoples through sustained and responsible reporting. The call was made in Lagos on Tuesday during a one-day training workshop on effective coverage of indigenous issues, organised by the group for media practitioners. Speaking at the…
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Aiyedatiwa declares end to decades of water scarcity as Owena Dam water project begins
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday declared that the era of prolonged water scarcity in the state is drawing to a close, assuring residents of access to clean, safe and sustainable water after decades of inadequate supply. The governor made the declaration during the groundbreaking ceremony of the AFD and AfDB–assisted water supply projects at the Owena Dam…
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Sanwo-Olu swears in 13th LASU Governing Council, tasks members on visionary leadership
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday swore in the newly constituted Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU), charging its members to provide visionary leadership that will consolidate the institution’s position as one of Africa’s leading universities. The ceremony, held at the Banquet Hall of the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, was attended by top government officials,…
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Adeleke blames Osun CJ for judicial shutdown, denies role in JUSUN strike
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed allegations by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Osun State that his appointees are responsible for the prolonged shutdown of the State judiciary, insisting that the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) strike is a direct result of the Chief Judge’s refusal to convene meetings of the Judicial…
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Sanwo-Olu urges investors to leverage Lagos’ improving business environment
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday urged investors to take advantage of Lagos State’s improving business environment, noting that the state currently leads national ease of doing business rankings. Lagos was ranked Nigeria’s top investment destination with a score of 85.6 per cent in the latest Subnational Ease of Doing Business report by the Presidential Enabling Business…
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NBA warns Adeleke of possible emergency rule as Osun judiciary shutdown lingers
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Osun State has warned Governor Ademola Adeleke that the prolonged paralysis of the judiciary could be seen as the state’s inability to maintain law and order through its judicial institutions, a situation that may attract federal government attention and, in extreme cases, justify a state of emergency. The warning…
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Makinde approves 13th-month salary for civil servants in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the payment of the 13th-month salary bonus for civil servants in 2025. The announcement was made on Monday at the Executive Chamber of his office in the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, during the inauguration of the Governing Board of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. Makinde…
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