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Osun activists honour late Comrade Aremu with candlelight procession, night of tributes
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun Civil Society Coalition (OCSC) held an emotional night of tributes in honour of the late Comrade Fidelista Abiodun Aremu, fondly called Aremson, celebrating his lifelong dedication to social justice, labour rights, and revolutionary movements. The solemn event, which featured a candlelight procession, began at the OCSC State Secretariat in Osogbo and moved through…
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Ogun governor mourns JAF Scribe, Abiodun Aremu
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the family and friends and Nigeria’s civil society over the tragic death of foremost activist, Abiodun Aremu, saying that the incident left him profoundly distressed. Abiodun, who described Aremu as one of the most courageous, forthright and consistent labour rights activists in the country, said the history of activism and the…
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Edo targets improved rural connectivity, economic growth through RAAMP
By Folashade OlorunfemiIn a deliberate effort to enhance rural connectivity and improve access to agricultural markets across the state, the Edo state government has taken steps to finalize the Rural Roads Sector Reform Laws, as part of key requirements for participation in the World Bank-assisted Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). This disclosure was made by the Governor, Sen.…
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We’ll keep launching projects to ease citizens’ lives, says Ondo Energy Commissioner
… highlights mineral potential By Folashade Olorunfemi The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources in Ondo State, Engr. (Dr.) Johnson Alabi has reiterated that the Ministry shall continue to embark on projects that would make life easy for the average citizen in the state. He made this assertion during the oversight visit by the House of Assembly Committee on Energy…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu unveils West Africa’s largest university library at LASU
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Library Complex at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The new complex is said to be the largest university library in West Africa. At the ceremony, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the library symbolizes Lagos State’s commitment to education, knowledge, and innovation. He noted that the library is not…
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Ododo hails Oyebanji’s leadership, commissions key projects in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has lauded Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji for what he described as his exceptional leadership and preparedness for governance. Speaking on Tuesday at Ilawe-Ekiti during the commissioning of the 21-kilometre Ikere-Ilawe road and the renovated General Hospital, Ododo said Oyebanji’s administration has shown capacity and commitment through its developmental strides…
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We are in shock over Director’s death – LASRRA
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) on Tuesday said the agency was still in shock after receiving the news of the death of its Director, Serifat Olubukola Talabi. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of LASRRA, Basirat Lawal, the agency expressed deep sadness over the development. “We are still in shock after receiving…
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Ex-Oyo Assembly lawmaker, Abdulganiyu ‘Aiyesoro’ passes on
By Adejayan Gbenga – A former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Abdulganiyu Oseni, popularly known as Aiyesoro, has passed away. Oseni, who represented the Irepo/Olorunsogo State Constituency, served in the 8th Oyo Assembly during the administration of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi. He was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015.…
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“Prepare to Move”, Ogun govt warns residents as Oyan Dam release looms
The Ogun State Government has urged residents living in riverbank and wetland areas of Akute, Alagbole, Isheri, Magboro,Makogi, Orimerunmu, Iro, Kajola, Lafenwa, Enugada, Adedotun, Iberekodo, Akin-Olugbade, and Ago-Odo to prepare for overflow of Ogun River in the next two weeks, from the 20th of October and the 3rd of November. In a flood alert released by the Ogun State Commissioner…
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Lawmakers urge Makinde to modernize local government secretariats in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State House of Assembly has urged Governor Seyi Makinde to commence the rehabilitation of dilapidated local government secretariat buildings across the state to improve administrative efficiency and workers’ welfare. The call followed a motion moved by Hon. Akintunde Olajide, representing Lagelu Constituency, and co-sponsored by Speaker Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, House Leader Hon. Sanjo…
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