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NGO distributes educational materials to vulnerable schoolgirls in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A Non-Governmental Organisation, Olabode Youth and Women Initiatives (OYAWIN), on Thursday distributed educational materials to 250 vulnerable primary schoolgirls in Osun. School bags, sandals, textbooks, uniforms, writing materials, among others, were distributed to pupils in Ikire, Apomu and Ikoyi, in Isokan and Irewole Local Government Areas of the state. In his remarks during the event…
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Lagos secures N244.8bn bonds to drive infrastructural development
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Government (LASG) has successfully raised N244.8 billion through the issuance of Series III Green Bond and Series IV Conventional Bond to fund critical infrastructural development across the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Thursday, at the signing ceremony in Victoria Island, under the N1 trillion Debt and Hybrid Instruments Issuance Programme. According…
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NCDC Director Alasonla congratulates Elerin of Erin-Ile on first coronation anniversary
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The Executive Director (Administration and Human Resources) of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Hajia Bilqis Jumoke Sanni Alasonla, PS (Rtd), has congratulated the 21st Elerin of Erin-Ile, His Royal Majesty Oba Jimoh Adebowale Adesoye Adetona I, on the first anniversary of his coronation. She described the milestone as a celebration of notable leadership and…
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Critics of $50bn Ondo Refinery are enemies of progress – Attorney General Ajulo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, has dismissed criticism trailing the Sunshine Infrastructure Joint Venture and the proposed $50 billion refinery investment, describing the attacks as driven by personal bitterness and political mischief. He maintained that Ondo State was not losing any resources, explaining that the arrangement merely provided…
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Eruku residents protest after deadly bandit attack
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – A major protest has erupted in the Eruku community of Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State following a late-night attack by armed bandits that left two people dead and several others abducted. The incident has heightened concerns over rising insecurity in border areas of the state, with community members demanding urgent government intervention and…
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Ondo unveils 16-day campaign to combat digital violence against women, girls
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Seun Osamaye, has announced a 16-day activism campaign against digital violence targeting women and girls, aimed at eliminating gender-based discrimination and technology-driven abuse in the state. Dr. Osamaye disclosed this while hosting the International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA), Ondo State Chapter, noting that a series…
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Osun residents hail Adeleke’s performance, seek priority improvement of roads, health, power
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Residents across four communities in Osun State have given Governor Ademola Adeleke a high performance rating, while highlighting areas where they believe the administration must step up its efforts. In Iragbiji, Ikirun, Otan-Ayegbaju and Ila, some residents told newsmen that the governor’s achievements stand out, even as they urged him to intensify efforts in health,…
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Ekiti warns residents against bush burning as harmattan begins
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has cautioned residents to avoid indiscriminate bush burning as the harmattan season begins, warning that the dry weather increases the risk of fire outbreaks across communities. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Rt Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, issued the advisory in Ado Ekiti, urging government workers, traders, business owners and corporate…
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Ondo govt moves to protect host communities, intervenes in Ute mining dispute
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Johnson Jaiyeola Alabi, has assured mineral-rich communities of the government’s commitment to protecting their interests, urging them to remain cooperative and open to collaboration with both the government and investors. He noted that such cooperation is essential for exploring viable mineral deposits that would benefit the communities…
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Lagos bond hits ₦310 billion with 55% oversubscription
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State has made history with the successful conclusion of its landmark bond issuance, receiving overwhelming support from the investment community. Commissioner for Finance Yomi Oluyomi on Tuesday confirmed that the state offered a ₦200 billion conventional bond and a ₦14.8 billion green bond, both of which were significantly oversubscribed. “The conventional bond, the largest ever…
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