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LAMATA moves to finalise Lagos freight policy after stakeholder consultations
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has concluded its fifth and final stakeholder engagement on the development of the Lagos Freight Policy and Regulatory Framework, as the state moves towards a more efficient and coordinated freight transport system. The engagement, held under the theme, “Smart Freight for a Thriving Lagos,” brought together leaders and representatives of market associations, commodity…
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Traders count losses as fire destroys 14 shops in Ondo market
By Boye Oyeyemi Traders in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, are counting their losses after a fire destroyed 14 shops and goods worth millions of naira. The inferno, which broke out around 10:00pm on Wednesday, reportedly swept through the market, destroying various businesses and throwing traders into distress. Among the affected traders were those dealing…
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Osun poll: APC alleges thugs mobilised to Government House
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has raised the alarm over the alleged mobilisation of political thugs to the Government House in Osogbo ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. A member of the media committee of the APC Governorship Campaign Council, Kehinde Ayantunji, made the allegation at a press conference on Friday, calling on…
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Ondo deploys experts to investigate mysterious odour
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has engaged environmental and analytical chemistry experts to investigate the offensive odour reported in parts of the state. The Commissioner for Environment, Tob Loko, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the move followed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s directive to identify the source of the odour and protect residents. Loko said the team…
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Obasa calls for stronger African parliamentary cooperation at 55th CPA
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has called for stronger parliamentary cooperation, dialogue and collaboration among African legislators to address challenges confronting the continent. Obasa made the call in a statement on his official Facebook page on Friday while commenting on the ongoing 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference and Annual…
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Adeleke vows probe, justice for victims of Osun election violence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has pledged to pursue justice for victims of election-related violence, announcing plans to establish an Independent Commission of Inquiry immediately after Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke, at a press conference in Osogbo on Friday, said the commission would be constituted on Monday to investigate reported killings and acts of violence recorded…
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Ondo unveils healthcare reforms, targets medicine self-sufficiency
The Ondo State Government has unveiled fresh healthcare reforms aimed at strengthening medicines security, boosting local pharmaceutical production, improving diagnostic services and increasing private-sector participation in the health sector. The Senior Consultant on Pharmaceutical and Medical Investments to the state government, Dr Samuel Adekola, disclosed this during a familiarisation visit to the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Ondo.…
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TICC commends Nigerian Navy over professionalism ahead of governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly the Nigerian Navy, for its professionalism and neutrality in handling security matters since the commencement of the Osun governorship election campaigns. The council, in a statement by its spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, on Friday, said the Navy had been proactive in arresting troublemakers regardless…
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BREAKING: Akure monarch orders closure of markets, shops, allows pharmacies
By Boye Oyeyemi The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo, has directed the closure of all markets, stalls and shops in Akure, Ondo State, on Monday, Aug. 17, and Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, as part of activities marking the annual Aheregbe and Amole festivals. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the monarch’s Chief Press Secretary,…
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Shun reports capable of fuelling election violence, Oyo CP tells journalists
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Abimbola Olugbenga, has urged journalists to exercise professionalism, restraint and accuracy when reporting election-related incidents, warning that sensational and unverified reports could heighten tensions and trigger violence. The CP gave the warning while delivering a lecture titled, “Covering Election Violence Responsibly: Best Practices for Reporting Incidents Without Escalating Tensions,” at a Tribune Discourse…
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