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Oyo Governor receives USSEC delegation, seeks partnership
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Monday received a delegation from the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, ahead of the Omituntun 2.0 Mid-Term Leadership Retreat. The USSEC team was led by Kevin Roepke, Regional Director for South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, and included Dr. Tola Johnson,…
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Ogun Assembly moves to combat GBV through legislation
..as 2025 DEI Establishment Bill scales first reading The Ogun State House of Assembly has initiated moves to combat rising gender-based violence in the state through the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (Establishment) Bill. The Bill which was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Bolanle Ajayi, has 45 sections, and aimed to establish a body that will promote…
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Makinde unveils performance compact, showcases mid-term milestones
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has launched a Legacy Compact, also known as the Oyo State Performance Delivery Compact, designed to track and measure his administration’s progress over the next two years. Speaking on Monday at the 2025 Mid-Term Leadership Retreat held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the governor said the initiative…
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Olubadan launches ‘Toilet in Agbole’ project to tackle open defecation
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has launched a sanitation initiative titled ‘Toilet in Agbole’, aimed at reducing open defecation across Ibadanland. The initiative calls on family heads (Mogajis) to construct toilets within their traditional family compounds. The project was formally introduced during a meeting of all Mogajis…
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NSCDC Lagos Commandant charges officers on more commitment to service
…awards five personnel for excellent performance The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, on Monday charged the personnel to remain focussed, hardworking and supportive to the growth of the service. Keshinro gave the charge during a strategic meeting with his Management Staff, Area Commanders, Divisional Officers and Tactical Commanders…
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Sanwo-Olu highlights role of markets in driving culture, economic growth
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described Lagos markets as vibrant hubs of culture, innovation, and social connection that go beyond commercial transactions. He made this known on Monday during the inauguration of new members of the Lagos State Market Advisory Council (LASMAC) at the Banquet Hall, Alausa, Ikeja. Sanwo-Olu said the council plays a crucial role in…
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Amotekun nabs suspected killer of Ondo APC ward chairman
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested a key suspect linked to the murder of Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi, a ward chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. The arrest was announced on Monday at the Amotekun headquarters in Akure by the agency’s commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye. The suspect…
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Ondo govt demolishes Owo memorial cenotaph
The Ondo State Government has demolished the memorial park built by a former governor of the state, the late Rotimi Akeredolu, to honour and immortalise the worshippers of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, killed in a terrorist attack on the church in 2022. The cenotaph which had the names of the victims of the attack and was located at…
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IGP Egbetokun launches Safe Schools Initiative in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday launched the Safe Schools Initiative and inaugurated the Schools Protection Squad (SPS) in Osun State, urging joint efforts to protect schools from security threats. Speaking at the opening of a two-day Safe Schools Stakeholders Forum at the Local Government Civil Service Commission Hall in Abere, the IGP—represented…
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Makinde seeks legacy of institutional reforms over projects
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has said he wants to be remembered for creating frameworks that promote good governance, stressing that his legacy should be defined by lasting institutions rather than physical infrastructure. Makinde stated this on Monday at a two-day mid-term leadership retreat held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan. Reflecting…
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