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54,000 women benefit from N3bn individual livelihood grants, says Ogun Dep. Gov.
Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has stated that over N3 billion has been disbursed to 54,000 women under the Individual Livelihood Grants of the Nigeria For Women Project. Engr. Salako-Oyedele disclosed this during the flag-off of the Livelihood Collective Operational and the handing over of Livelihood Collective Groups to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at…
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Alimosho tops Lagos local government emergency trends with 21 incidents in November
Alimosho Local Government has been ranked highest with 21 emergency incidents in the month of November among the 20 Local Governments in Lagos State. This is as Oshodi/Isolo, Ikeja and Lagos Island LGAs recorded 14 incidents at second place, Kosofe LGA recorded 13 incidents at third place, Mushin and Eti-Osa LGAs recorded 11 incidents in fourth place, while Ibeju-Lekki recorded…
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OAU to honour First Lady, four others at 48th convocation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will receive an honorary doctorate degree from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, alongside four other distinguished personalities during its 48th convocation ceremony on December 14. The other honorees include: Dr. Akinade Ogunbiyi, Chairman of Mutual Benefit Plc, Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe, Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria Communications PLC, and Daere…
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Lagos enrolls over 1.1 million residents in health insurance scheme
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has announced that over 1,152,455 residents have enrolled in its health insurance scheme, ILERA EKO, as part of ongoing efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This milestone was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, during a media briefing on Thursday to mark…
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Coastal state bill passes first reading in Senate, says Jimoh Ibrahim
…. Insists the state should be created from Ondo State A bill seeking creation of a coastal state out of the present Ondo State has scaled through the first reading at the Senate. The bill sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim representing Ondo South Senatorial District is seeking constitutional amendment to allow creation of coastal state from Ondo State . On…
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OAU emerges champion of Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024
By Olaolu Joseph The Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024 concluded on Wednesday at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Sports Complex, marking the end of a thrilling two-week competition that brought together over 1,000 athletes from 13 tertiary institutions across Osun State. Amid resounding cheers and vibrant displays of sportsmanship, Team OAU emerged as the undisputed champions, securing 14 medals, including a…
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How ex-Kwara Governor, allegedly squandered N5bn UBEC fund – witness
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The trial of the immediate past Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu, over the alleged misappropriation of public funds amounting to N5.78 billion, began on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin. The former governor and his finance commissioner are…
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Gov. Abiodun commissions newly renovated Ogun State Assembly complex after 45 years
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has again broken age-long jinx by rehabilitating the 45-year old Ogun State House of Assembly, built by the administration of the late Chief Bisi Onabanjo. He commissioned the newly renovated Assembly Complex on Wednesday before presenting the N1.054trillion before the state House of Assembly. Abiodun, while commissioning the Complex, noted that the project…
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Sanwo-Olu launches Lagos Shopping Festival
…set to host Africa’s biggest 72-hour shopping and entertainment event By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially unveiled the Lagos Shopping Festival (LSF), a flagship event designed to position Lagos as Africa’s leading hub for commerce, creativity, and entertainment. The unveiling ceremony took place during a courtesy visit by the festival’s organizers and corporate sponsors to…
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Gov. Abiodun presents N1.054trn appropriation bill to Ogun state House of Assembly
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has presented a total of N1.05 trillion to the State House of Assembly as the State’s proposed budget for 2025. Speaking at the Assembly’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun said the budget, tagged “Budget of Hope and Prosperity,” is made up of N453.56 billion as recurrent expenditure and N600.98 billion as capital expenditures. Giving…
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