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Alaafin appoints Bilaal Akinola as Chief Imam of Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has appointed Barrister Alhaji Bilaal Oseni Akinola as the new Chief Imam of Oyo land. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Media and Publicity to the paramount ruler, the appointment was contained in a letter personally signed by the Alaafin. Oba Owoade…
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LASG signs MoUs to drive waste-to-wealth agenda, unveils tyre recycling project
By Folashade Olorunfemi As part of efforts to improve environmental sustainability and advance waste-to-wealth initiatives, the Lagos State Government has partnered with Haggai Logistics Limited to establish its first world-class tyre collection and recycling facility for end-of-life tyres. The development follows the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the state government and leading waste management companies during the…
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We’ve done more roads in 6 years than others did in 16- Abiodun declares
…says Ibara GRA Project Nears Completion The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said his administration had surpassed predecessors’ 16 years record on roads, saying the Urban Regeneration Scheme is in progress with the completion of over 150 houses out of more than 200 planned for the Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Abeokuta. Speaking after inspecting the…
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Akure airport debunks bandit invasion rumours
By Boye Oyeyemi – The management of Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu Airport, Akure, has refuted social media claims that bandits had infiltrated the facility, assuring travellers and residents that the airport remains secure. The false alarm, which spread widely on Facebook, originated from a post by Afenifere chieftain, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, alleging that armed bandits had gained access to the airport.…
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Edo govt strengthens leadership capacity with transformative training for top civil servants
By Folashade Olorunfemi As part of efforts to strengthen leadership capacity and enhance performance across the state’s Civil and Public Service, the Edo State Government, through its training arm, the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), has organised a two-day leadership development programme themed “Transformative Leadership.” The training, held at the JOOPSA premises in Benin City, was facilitated by the…
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Mass protest in Ibadan over proposed Circular Road expansion
By Adejayan Gbenga – Residents affected by the proposed expansion of the Ibadan Circular Road Corridor in Oyo State, staged a peaceful protest on Monday, disrupting traffic and drawing attention to their concerns over the project. The demonstrators, carrying placards and banners, assembled at the Ibadan-Ife Road around 10 a.m., resulting in significant traffic congestion. Several other major roads were…
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NUT speaks on teacher’s death in Ogbomoso
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State chapter, has refuted reports circulating on social media claiming that a teacher at Soun High School, Ogbomoso, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, was killed by students while trying to stop them from gambling during school hours. In a statement signed by the NUT State Secretary, Mr. Salami Olukayode, the union…
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Oyo govt unveils plan to digitize building, survey plan approval
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has announced plans to introduce a fully digital system for processing building and survey plan approvals as part of its commitment to modernize urban management and improve efficiency. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, disclosed this on Monday during a meeting with zonal directors of town planning…
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Lagos Ministry partners LG Staff Housing Board to boost home ownership
By Folashade Olorunfemi In a move to expand home ownership opportunities for local government employees, the Lagos State Ministry of Housing has expressed its readiness to partner with the Local Government Staff Housing Board to enhance access to affordable housing and strengthen welfare initiatives for personnel across the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The Commissioner for…
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FRSC trains 531 Special Marshals to boost road safety in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo State has trained 531 special marshals to enhance safety during the ember months. The State Sector Commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, said in Akure on Monday that the training aimed to reduce road crashes, injuries, and deaths during the festive season. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Security and Safety Strategies…
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