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Ooni, Alaafin end rift, reaffirm commitment to unity, progress in Yorubaland
A new era of peace and cooperation has dawned in Yorubaland as the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Owoade, officially ended their two-year rift. The reconciliation took place on Friday in Lagos during a breakfast meeting held to commemorate the 90th birthday anniversary of billionaire…
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Ondo NAWOJ lauds Adeniyan’s annual education fund for late journalists’ children
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has applauded the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, for his unwavering support to the welfare of journalists’ families through the NAWOJ Education Support Fund. The initiative provides financial assistance to deceased journalists’ children, by funding their education. Adeniyan has sustained this act…
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Edo Information Ministry, Genius Creative Hub forge alliance to drive innovation, progress
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has expressed the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with organizations that focus on individual empowerment, harnessing the creative energy of the people to drive innovation and progress in line with the Governor’s ‘SHINE’ objectives.Prince Afegbua gave this assurance at the Ministry’s Corporate office in Benin city, while…
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Lagos to decommission Olusosun, Solous III landfills as govt advances waste-to-resource plan
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos state government through the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab has revealed plans to decommission the Olushosun and Soulos III landfills, given that they have outlived their usefulness and lifespan. This was disclosed during a convention with all 57 Local Governments and Development Council Chairmen to underscore its commitment to collaborate and…
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Okpebholo’s climate agenda: Edo transitions from flood disaster response to long term resilience
By Folashade OlorunfemiEdo state government has announced significant progress in reducing the frequency and impact of flooding which threatened lives and properties, through pivotal community-led interventions in tackling the impacts of climate change in the state. This development was declared by the Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management Agency (EdoFEWMA) and Project Coordinator of…
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Osun, Drug-Free Project partner to curb substance abuse among youths
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has partnered with the Drug-Free Project, a national initiative dedicated to promoting a drug-free society, to curb the growing wave of substance abuse among youths and workers across the state. The Secretary to the State Government, High Chief Teslim Igbalaye, made this known while receiving the team from the Drug-Free Project,…
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Edo govt reaffirms commitment to durable roads, tasks contractors on quality delivery
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Commissioner for Works, Dr. Felix Akhabue has reassured that all classes of roads across the state will be attended to, reiterating the government’s commitment towards providing durable roads to improve interconnectivity and boost economic activities across the state. The commissioner gave the assurance this during a meeting with contractors handling various road projects across…
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Digital Inclusive Drive: First Lady expands access to ICT education under Renewed Hope Agenda
By Folashade OlorunfemiFostering the Renewed Hope Initiative, the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has commissioned Digital Learning Centers at Ujabhole Grammar School, Irrua in Edo state. Western Post reports that the commissioning occured simultaneously across ten states in the country.Mrs. Tinubu said the initiative is aimed to improve…
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Ondo North Senatorial aspirant Mogaji mourns Akungba accident victims
By Boye Oyeyemi – A senatorial aspirant in Ondo North, Afolabi Momoh Mogaji, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of eight people in a truck accident in Akungba Akoko. In a statement issued on Friday, Mogaji commiserated with the families of the victims and the entire Akungba community, describing the incident as “deeply saddening and heartbreaking.” He urged residents…
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Ogun govt appeals for patience as construction progresses on Abeokuta-Sango Ota road
The Ogun State Government has appealed to motorists and residents plying the Abeokuta-Sango Ota to remain calm and exercise patience as construction work continues along the busy corridor. In a statement issued on Thursday, the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, acknowledged the temporary inconveniences being experienced by road users, noting that some sections of the road…
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