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Ogun announces death of Abiodun’s Special Adviser, Egunjobi
…Gov. commiserates with family, says death is painful The Ogun State Government has announced the death of the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Housing, Hon. Tajudeen Egunjobi. Hon. Egunjobi reportedly died on Tuesday after a brief illness. Meanwhile, Governor Abiodun has described his late Special Adviser as a very humble and reliable team member. Governor Abiodun stated this…
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Makinde approves N80,000 minimum wage for Oyo workers
The Oyo State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the State workforce. A statement issued on Wednesday by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation of the new salary scale. He added that the…
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Lagos to host inaugural International Theatre Festival, create opportunities for youth, boost economy
Lagos State is gearing up to host the first Lagos International Theatre Festival, scheduled to take place from November 14 to 17, 2024. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the initiative at a press briefing on Tuesday night, attended by former Cross Rivers State Governor Donald Duke and Channels Television Chairman, who are part of the committee tasked with ensuring the festival…
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Ilobu suspends 2024 Ilobu Day celebration in mourning of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The sudden passing of Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, has left the residents of Ilobu, his hometown in Osun State, in deep mourning. In response to the tragic loss, the Ilobu community has announced the suspension of the 2024 Ilobu Day celebration, originally scheduled to take place in honor of the…
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Lagos extends free hypertension, diabetes screening campaign
The Lagos State Government has announced a two-week extension to its free hypertension and diabetes screening campaign, “Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers,” which will now run until Sunday, November 17, 2024. The campaign, which was initially set to end on November 3, offers free health screenings across over 330 designated sites, including 30 General Hospitals and 300 Primary Health…
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Governor Oyebanji appoints Justice Ogunmoye as Acting CJ of Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed Justice Lekan Adekanye Ogunmoye as the Acting Chief Judge of the state, effective November 5, 2024. This decision follows the passing of the former Chief Judge, Justice John Oyewole Adeyeye, on November 4, 2024. The appointment, in line with Section 271 (4) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as…
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LAGFERRY trains staff on personal survival technique, search, rescue operations
As part of efforts to ensure passenger safety and rescue , the Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has trained its staff on personal survival technique, search and rescue, Citizenship and Leadership training programs. The training was aimed at enhancing their readiness to challenges and ensure smooth waterways transportation. In his welcome address, the Managing Director, LAGFERRY, Hon Abdoulbaq Balogun, reiterated…
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Ogun pensioners laud Abiodun over wage increase
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State Branch, has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for the wage increase extended to all categories of its members in the state. The Union, in a letter titled “New Wage Increase to Ogun Pensioners: Expression of Gratitude,” signed by the State Chairman, Comrade Waidi Oloyede, Secretary Comrade Bola Lawal, and the State Treasurer, Comrade O.…
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Sanwo-Olu seeks federal partnership to tackle environmental challenges in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with key stakeholders to address pressing climate, environmental, and waste management challenges facing the state. During a weekend meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Funds, led by its Chairman, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, at the Lagos House in Marina, Sanwo-Olu assured the committee that…
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Oyebanji, Ekiti indigenes mourn late CJ
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed condolences on the death of the State’s Chief Judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye. The Chief Judge died on Monday at 64 after a brief illness. Oyebanji, in a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described Adeyeye’s death as “heartrending and a colossal loss for the state.” The governor said,…
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