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2025: Oyo increases budget allocation for PLWDs by 70%

The Oyo State Government has increased the 2025 capital budgetary allocation for Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) by over 70 per cent of what they received in 2024. Governor Seyi Makinde, disclosed this in Ibadan, during the celebration of the 2024 Stakeholders summit and International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Makinde, represented by his Deputy, Bayo Lawal spoke on how…

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Osun workers praise Adeleke, back 2026 re-election

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Workers in Osun State welcomed Governor Ademola Adeleke to his office on Monday, expressing their gratitude for the implementation of the new minimum wage. They declared that, come 2026, there would be no vacancy in the Osun Government House for opposition parties. The state government had signed an agreement with labor unions last week, approving a…

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Lagos Safety Commission, LASEPA intensify ‘No-Smoking’ advocacy campaign

The Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) have launched an advocacy campaign to enforce the ban on smoking in public spaces. Director-General of LSC, Mr. Lanre Mojola, emphasized the health risks of indoor smoking, including lung cancer and respiratory diseases. Mojola highlighted the dangers of secondhand smoke in shared spaces like lounges and…

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Lagos committed to development of tourism, says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to advancing the tourism and creative industries in the state. Speaking at the inaugural Isimi Lagos Festival over the weekend, the governor highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment for businesses and investments to thrive. The event, held at the Isimi Lagos Wellness and Polo Country Estate…

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Why i consistently focus on Ogun West development- Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration consistently focused on the speedy development of Ogun West Senatorial District due to age-long neglect of the zone by previous administrations. H Abiodun, who spoke at this year’s grand finale of Oronna Day Celebration held at Ilaro, in Yewa South Local Government, noted that despite the zone beingthe largest…

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50 Senators storm Iperu for Akesan Day celebration

…Governor Abiodun leaving history, legacies behind-Ganduje No fewer than 50 Senators on Saturday attended the 38th Akesan Day Celebration held at Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Speaking at the occasion, the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who led the delegation on behalf of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said they were at the event…

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No plans to ban sachet water in Lagos- Commissioner Wahab

The Lagos State government said it has neither banned sachet water nor have any plans to do so. This was disclosed on Sunday by the State’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his X handle while reacting to a viral video showing some individuals bursting sachet water packs at factories and on buses. He debunked claims that…

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Abiodun lauds FG on Nigeria Customs projects, says Ogun remains industrial hub of choice

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has lauded the federal government for approving the construction of the Nigeria Customs facilities in the State, adding that with the provision of infrastructure by his administration, the State would continue to be the industrial hub of the country. The Governor also disclosed that the Special Agro-Processing Zone at the Gateway International Agro-cargo Airport…

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