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UNICEF, US donors laud Osun community’s success over tropical diseases
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United States National Committee (US NATCOM) for UNICEF have commended the Faji community in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State for its remarkable success in eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and attaining open defecation-free status. The commendation came during a town hall meeting organized by the…
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165 youths complete filmmaking training at KAP Academy in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – A total of 165 young aspiring filmmakers drawn from the 33 local government areas of Oyo State have successfully completed a 10-day residency training at the KAP Film and Television Academy. The initiative was a partnership between the Oyo State Government and the KAP Academy, with the state government sponsoring the participants as part of its…
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Edo Commissioner vows to foster collaboration, promote scientific approach to governance
By Folashade OlorunfemiAs a way of facilitating development across all sectors of the state, the newly appointed Edo State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Etin-osa Ogbeiwi has assured that his guidance will enhance the Ministry’s innovations that will strategically lead to achieving tangible results in the State. He gave assurances on understudying the Ministry to be able to proffer practicable…
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Edo: Okungbowa tasks MDAs on discipline, teamwork
By Folashade Olorunfemi In a bid to promote professionalism and prevent favoritism or nepotism, The Edo State Head of Service, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa has pressed for the democratization of staff training and development opportunities, emphasizing the importance of discipline, fairness and transparency as the guiding principles of Public Administration. Okungbowa made this demand during a strategic engagement with senior management…
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We’ll prioritize infrastructure to boost industrialization — Abiodun
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing infrastructure development as a key driver of industrialization and inclusive growth across the state. Speaking during a town hall meeting and participatory forum for the preparation of the state 2026-2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 budget, held at the Bisi Rodipe Event Centre,…
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Iperu stands still as Tinubu, Akpabio, SGF, govs, others celebrate Abiodun’s mother at 90
The ancient town of Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State was agog on Wednesday as dignitaries across the country converged on St James Anglican Church to commemorate the 90th birthday of Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun, the mother of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Among the attendees were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Senate Leader,…
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Oba Ladoja inaugurates committee to curb land grabbing in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has inaugurated a five-member committee to tackle the menace of land grabbing in the ancient city. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held during the week at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, the monarch warned that tough measures await those involved in illegal land dealings, which he said have…
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Edo gov reaffirms commitment to building disaster-resilient infrastructure
By Folashade Olorunfemi Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in infrastructure that can withstand environmental shocks, ensuring that disaster risk reduction remains central to governance. Okpebholo gave the assurance during an event organised by the Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA) to commemorate the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, held…
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Edo HoS promises to fund digital public service library from book proceeds
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Head of Service, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, has announced that proceeds from his recently published book will serve as seed funding for the proposed Digital Public Service Library, a knowledge hub and learning platform for civil and public servants across the state. Dr. Okungbowa disclosed this at the commencement of his visitation tour across Ministries,…
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National Assembly lacks capacity to enact gaming law — LASG
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), has cautioned the National Assembly against proceeding with the proposed Central Gaming Bill, describing it as unconstitutional and a direct violation of a binding Supreme Court judgment. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Pedro said the…
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