Homeland News
-
Oyetola poised for Osun governorship election in 2026, says APC chieftain
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has declared his unwavering confidence that former Governor Gboyega Oyetola will contest and emerge victorious in the upcoming 2026 governorship election. Oyintiloye made these remarks during a press briefing in Osogbo on Wednesday, asserting that Oyetola holds the “first right of…
Read More » -
Lagos set to host GITEX Nigeria 2025, says Deputy Governor Hamzat
The Lagos State Government has announced its readiness to host the GITEX Nigeria conference in September 2025, showcasing the state’s growing role as a hub for technology and innovation in Africa. Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos State Deputy Governor, expressed the government’s enthusiasm during a meeting with Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of Kaoun International, and her team at the ongoing GITEX 2024…
Read More » -
PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu’s inaugural trip kicks off Lagos Red Line’s commercial operations
At exactly 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, the Lagos Red Line rail departed from Platform 2 at Oyingbo Station, heading for Agbado — a suburb at the Lagos boundary. The inaugural ride marked the commencement of the train’s commercial operations, seven months after the rail infrastructure was completed and commissioned. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu arrived at the station at 5:00 p.m., greeted…
Read More » -
Sanwo-Olu launches commercial operations of Lagos Redline railway
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially launched the commercial operations of the Lagos Redline railway on Tuesday with a ceremonial ride from Oyingbo Station to Agbado. The Redline, a key part of the state’s mass transportation system, is expected to significantly ease the movement of residents across Lagos. The inaugural journey began at 5:20 PM, with the first stop at…
Read More » -
Uncontrolled mining activities causing ecological disasters in Ogun- Abiodun
…as Reps Committee promises to address gully erosion Governor Dapo Abiodun has attributed the cause of most erosions in Ogun State to activities of those who indiscriminately mine laterite and other natural resources in the state. The governor said members of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ecological Fund should impress on the federal agencies in charge of mining to…
Read More » -
OGSG not joining States to challenge constitutionality of EFCC in court- Abiodun’s Media Adviser
….contends NFIU’s financial guidelines The Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, dismissed several reports in the media indicating that the state had joined some states of the federation in a case at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It added that the issue it is contending in court relates to the Nigerian Financial…
Read More » -
Fashola criticizes overregulation of construction in Lagos
…calls for streamlined permitting process Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has voiced concerns over the excessive number of regulatory agencies overseeing construction in the state, warning that the current system hampers investment. He made these remarks while delivering the keynote address at the Physical Planning Summit organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on…
Read More » -
Oyo launches digital Utility Card for Lekan Salami Stadium
By Tosin Omojola The Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports has introduced the Utility Card, a groundbreaking contactless payment system designed to streamline fee collection at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan. The card is set to modernize how payments for services and events at the stadium are handled, marking a significant step towards digital transformation in West…
Read More » -
Kwara Govt closes Post Office-Emir’s Road for upgrade, diverts traffic
The Kwara State Government has announced the immediate closure of Post Office-Emir’s Road for rehabilitation and upgrade, starting Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The project is part of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s ongoing urban renewal efforts aimed at improving road infrastructure and boosting the state’s economic growth. According to a statement signed by the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Works and…
Read More » -
Kwara court jails BDC operator, two others for fraud
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Federal High Court in Ilorin has sentenced a bureau de change operator, Yakubu Aminu, to 200 hours of community service for running an unlicensed currency exchange business. The court, presided over by Justice Abimbola Awogboro, ruled that Aminu had violated financial regulations by operating without a valid license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).…
Read More »
