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Aiyedatiwa showcases Ondo’s potentials in oil, gas, bitumen exploration at NAPE conference
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has called for homegrown solutions to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products and lower fuel costs for domestic consumption. He made the call on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 43rd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) held in Lagos, where he was…
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Ondo tasks forest guards on intelligence sharing to curb insecurity
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has urged forest guards across the country to provide useful information that can help combat the growing security challenges in Nigeria. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Mr Leye Akinola, gave the charge on Monday in Akure during the annual conference of the National Association of Forestry Uniformed Staff of Nigeria (NAFUS),…
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FG backs Ondo methanol plant expansion, targets 500,000 metric tons by 2026
The federal government has reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s first methanol production facility at the Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub in Ondo State, aiming to boost local production and industrialisation. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, made the announcement on Monday during an inspection of the SuperTech methanol and ammonium bicarbonate plant in Omotosho, Okitipupa Local Government Area. Ekpo…
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LASG moves to curb touting, unify bus operations along Lekki-Epe corridor
By Folashade Olorunfemi In a bid to curb illegal activities and promote orderliness in the transport sector, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, has announced the unification of commercial bus operations along the Lekki–Epe Expressway, effective November 17. Musa made the disclosure during a one-day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting organised by the Lagos State Government at…
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Alaafin of Oyo hails Chief Tunde Afolabi on 75th birthday
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has described oil magnate Chief Tunde Afolabi as a “gift to the earth” during celebrations marking his 75th birthday. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin. Despite being one of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Chief Afolabi…
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Lagos WAPA reaffirms commitment to eradicating gender-based violence through faith, community partnerships
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has reiterated its commitment to eradicating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and fostering a society rooted in dignity, compassion, and justice through strong collaboration with religious and community leaders across the state. This reaffirmation came during a one-day Workshop for Religious and Community Leaders in the Fight Against…
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Ondo to plant 10 million trees to revive forest reserves
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has announced plans to plant 10 million trees across its forest reserves as part of efforts to restore degraded forests and promote environmental sustainability. Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Mr Olaleye Akinola, disclosed this at a news conference in Akure, saying the government had begun setting up nurseries to raise seedlings for…
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Lagos strengthens Household Economic Programme, empowers 200 families
Not less than 200 vulnerable households in Lagos State have benefited from the Household Economic Strengthening (HES) programme, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development at the Assbifi Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at the event, the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, said the initiative is aimed at enhancing the…
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Preserve African religious heritage, Alaafin of Oyo urges diaspora yoruba
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Engr.) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has warned against the demonisation and abandonment of African traditional religion and cultural heritage under Western influence. The call came on Friday, during a courtesy visit to the monarch by members of Omo Yoruba Ni Wa, a Yoruba cultural association with branches in…
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Tinubu’s SDG adviser commends Odunmbaku for transforming healthcare in Ojodu LCDA
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has commended the Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. David Odunmbaku, and Eko Club Atlanta for the free medical outreach program for residents. Orelope-Adefulire gave the commendation during a visit to…
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