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Ekiti govt cancels Oct environmental sanitation exercise
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has announced the cancellation of the October edition of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. A statement issued in Ado-Ekiti from the Office of the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, said the decision affects the entire state. The statement, however, urged residents to continue maintaining clean and healthy surroundings by properly disposing…
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Oba Ladoja unveils economic committee to reposition Ibadan as investment hub
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has inaugurated the Monarch Investment and Economic Committee, a high-powered body charged with repositioning the ancient city as a leading economic hub in Nigeria. The inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, and was attended by members of the Olubadan-in-Council and other distinguished…
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Okpebholo pledges unwavering support for NBA, promises operational vehicles
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration would not repeat the errors of the past government, saying that the failure of the last administration to swear in three judges duly cleared by the National Judicial Council (NJC) was a “slap on the face of the judiciary” and a great disservice to the state’s justice system.…
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Oyo is Nigeria’s most investable sub-national economy, says Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the state as Nigeria’s most investable sub-national economy, highlighting its readiness for global partnerships during his keynote address at the Nigeria–Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum held on Wednesday. Speaking on the theme “Oyo State: Nigeria’s Investable Frontier for Strategic Global Partnerships,” Makinde said the state had undergone significant transformation over…
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Oyo government denies viral entertainment tax claim
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has dismissed as false a viral post alleging plans to tax social events such as burials, weddings, and naming ceremonies. In a statement, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the post was a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and tarnish the image of Governor Seyi Makinde. Oyelade clarified that…
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Aiyedatiwa’s aide tasks women on CEO mindset, empowers entrepreneurs
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Research and Documentation, Ewatomilola Emiola-Owoeye, has urged women to embrace a CEO mindset anchored on vision, purpose and resilience as key drivers of success in leadership and business. Delivering a keynote lecture titled “The CEO Mindset: Leading with Vision, Purpose and Worth” at the 2025 Redefined…
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Osun govt names Davido Chairman of Sports Trust Fund
— says stadium will meet Olympic standard By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has announced plans to appoint global Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as Chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund, as part of efforts to reposition the sports sector in the state. The state Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Sports, Prince Kola…
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Calm returns to Owo Council as acting chairman assumes office
By Boye Oyeyemi – Peace has returned to the Owo Local Government Secretariat in Ondo State following the suspension of the council chairman, Hon. Tope Omolayo, over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. The Vice Chairman, Hon. Hamed Ibrahim, has taken over as Acting Chairman, calling for unity and cooperation among stakeholders to ensure smooth governance. Addressing councillors during…
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Residents hail BUA concrete road project, call for tertiary institution in Alagbon Odetunde
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Residents of Alagbon Odetunde community of Moro Local Government Area in Kwara State have commended the Federal Government and BUA Group for the ongoing 130-kilometre concrete road construction, which they say has opened up their communities to development and improved accessibility. The road project, being undertaken by the Federal Ministry of Works and flagged off…
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British Envoy restates partnership with Ondo State, confirms $40m investment in cocoa
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonny Baxter, has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Ondo State, particularly in areas of trade and investment. Baxter gave the assurance during a working visit to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure on Wednesday. He noted that the UK’s engagement with Nigeria had evolved from donor aid to mutually…
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