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A Legacy of Service: 750 Lagos Public Servants honoured for 3 decades of dedication
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government has bestowed honour on 750 Public Servants, including Permanent Secretaries, with Long Service Awards for their dedication and meritorious service to the State over the past 30 years and more. This was announced by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, at the 2025 Long Service Merit Award ceremony held in Ikeja. The…
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Lagos HoS urges public servants to harness AI, digitalization for inclusive governance
By Folashade Olorunfemi Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, has called on public servants to utilize the power of digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to foaster inclusive governance and increase public satisfaction. He made this call at a public lecture and celebration of outstanding officers, themed “Transforming Public Service Delivery: Leveraging Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, and Inclusive Governance,” in…
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Governor AbdulRazaq, Osinbajo, Oyinlola, others attend wake-keep for late Cornelius Adebayo
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday described former Governor Cornelius Adebayo as a great leader, a bridge, and a shepherd who played important roles at different moments in Nigeria’s history. He said history would never forget how Adebayo acted with moral courage and humility, which made him a hero of the people and a…
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Oyebanji presents N415bn 2026 budget, hails Tinubu’s economic reforms
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Friday presented a budget estimate of N415.57 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, focusing on completing ongoing projects and deepening his administration’s development agenda. Presenting the budget titled “Budget of Impactful Governance” before the State House of Assembly, Oyebanji said it comprises N221.87 billion for recurrent expenditure and N193.70 billion…
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OSHA condemns sealing of Amotekun offices, alleges political interference
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State House of Assembly has alleged that political interference may be behind the forceful sealing of the operational offices of the Osun Amotekun Corps by federal security operatives. Addressing journalists at the Assembly complex on Friday, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, described the action, if proven true, as a reckless abuse of…
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Makinde vows to keep citizens’ needs central in Oyo’s budget
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, assuring that citizens’ needs will continue to guide the preparation of the state’s annual budget. Makinde made this known on Thursday during the Stakeholders’ Consultative and Engagement Meeting on the 2026 Budget, held at the Ogunlana Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.…
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LASG gives Trade Fair Complex property owners 2 weeks to obtain necessary approvals
The Lagos State Government has given property developers and owners at the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo a two-week ultimatum to regularise their buildings by obtaining the necessary planning approvals. In a statement on Thursday, the State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, directed all developers and occupants to approach the ministry within the stipulated period…
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Makinde appoints OYSIEC board, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Governing Council
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of members into the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. According to letters signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, the appointments take immediate effect. Comrade Adeniyi…
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House of Reps bill seeking creation of Ibadan State scales second reading
A bill proposing the creation of Ibadan State from the present Oyo State has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Abass Adigun (Agboworin), representing Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East Federal Constituency, advanced during Thursday’s plenary session. Leading debate on the bill, Adigun said Ibadan deserves statehood considering its historical importance, population size, and…
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FRSC urges road users to exercise patience always
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Samuel Ibitoye, has called on motorists and other road users to exercise patience and respect officers on duty to ensure safer roads. Ibitoye gave the charge on Thursday in Akure during the 2025 Customer Service Week celebration organised by the command with the…
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