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2026 Isese Day: Lagos declares Thursday work-free
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, a work-free day for public servants, political appointees and others to mark the 2026 Isese Day celebrations. According to the state government, the celebration is expected to attract more than three million traditional worshippers and residents, making it one of the largest gatherings of traditional worshippers in…
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Ogun declares August 20 public holiday for Isese Day
The Ogun State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Isese Day celebration. The declaration was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade. The government said the decision underscores the administration’s commitment to preserving and promoting Yoruba culture, heritage and traditional values. August 20…
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Oluremi Tinubu tasks South-West governors on food security, launches Ogun food bank
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday launched the South-West Zonal National Community Food Bank in Ogun State, urging state governments across the region to replicate the initiative to strengthen the fight against food insecurity and malnutrition. Speaking at the launch held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Senator Tinubu said the programme was designed…
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Fadahunsi apologises to Owa Obokun, seeks probe into killing of constituents
The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Adenigba Fadahunsi has apologised for the tension surrounding remarks attributed to him during his campaign visit to the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, and called for investigations into the killing of his constituents. Fadahunsi, in a statement issued after the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election,…
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Lagos Assembly receives Sanwo-Olu’s budget reordering request, pushes for priority funding
…eyes completion of ongoing projects The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday received a letter from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu requesting the reordering of the 2026 Appropriation Law, titled the “Budget of Shared Prosperity.” The letter, read on the floor of the House by the Clerk, Mrs. Adenike Oshinowo, outlined the priorities and justification for the proposed budget adjustment. Leading…
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LAMATA, OCCE partner on data-driven, low-carbon transport in Lagos
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and the Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) are strengthening collaboration on data-driven, low-carbon transportation to reduce emissions and improve climate resilience in Lagos State. The Managing Director of LAMATA, Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, stated this when she received a high-level delegation from OCCE, led by the Special Adviser to the Governor,…
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Fire destroys shops at Ibadan market
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Fire Services Agency has contained a fire outbreak that affected two lock-up shops at Bola Ige International Market, New Gbagi, in Ibadan. The fire reportedly started around noon on Monday at 348 ZI/E Zone of the market before firefighters arrived and brought the situation under control. Some shops within the market were affected by…
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Oyo govt dismisses land-grabbing claims over Ibadan Circular Road
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has dismissed allegations that the ongoing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project in Ibadan is a scheme to take over residents’ land for personal interests. Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal said on Tuesday that the project was initiated solely to support the development of Ibadan, improve transportation and create an environment for increased economic…
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UPDATE: Aiyedatiwa orders probe into Ondo market fire, promises aid for victims
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered an investigation into the recurring fire outbreaks at Sabo Market in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area, following the latest inferno that destroyed 14 shops and goods worth millions of naira. The governor gave the directive on Tuesday when he visited the market to assess the damage caused by the August…
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Monarchs move to end disunity, strengthen ties among Akure-speaking communities
By Boye Oyeyemi The Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Land, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, and the Ogbolu of Ita-Ogbolu, Oba Idowu Faborode, have pledged to deepen unity and reconciliation among communities within the Akure-speaking bloc. The commitment was made during a meeting in Ita-Ogbolu, where traditional rulers and community stakeholders agreed to set aside differences and work together to…
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