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Makinde set to flag off Ibadan Airport upgrade on Wednesday
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to flag off the upgrade of Ibadan Airport, Alakia, to international status on Wednesday. This development follows weeks after the governor inaugurated an 11-member committee to oversee the project’s implementation. The committee, led by former Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has been tasked with ensuring the timely delivery of the project. The…
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LASG reopens Cubana Chief Priest’s restaurant after 48-hour closure
By Tosin Brown Following a 48-hour closure of De Angels (Donald’s Fast Food) due to environmental violations, the Lagos State Government has reopened the restaurant owned by popular celebrity, Cubana Chief Priest. The eatery was sealed on Sunday, September 15, but has since addressed the necessary issues and resumed operations. The Lagos State Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and…
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Heed flood alerts, safety measures, Kwara gov’t urges residents
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has called on residents to take flood warnings and precautionary measures seriously, as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of flooding in the state. The appeal was made on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Communication, Bola Olukoju, who emphasized the need for communities, especially in flood-prone areas, to remain vigilant.…
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Lagos Assembly condemns murder of Prince Kazeem Akinloye, calls for urgent investigation
The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the murder of Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, the first son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Oba Tijani Akinloye, describing the incident as “one too many.” The Assembly called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to swiftly launch an investigation into the tragic incident to ensure justice…
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Glitz, glamour as First Baptist Church Ilorin marks 85th anniversary
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The 4,000 church auditorium was filled to capacity with overflow of members, visitors and well wishers who had come from far and near to celebrate the 85th year anniversary of the church. The church members clad in Aso-ebi (uniform) with predominant gold and black colours were in high spirits, jubilant with hearts full of thanksgiving. On…
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Laderin train station road to be completed soon- Abiodun
…calls for quick dispensation of justice Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday promised that the construction of the Laderin train station road in Abeokuta will soon be completed. Abiodun, who decried the idea by the Federal Government to conceptualize and build the train station without an access road, said that his administration, upon the construction of a world-class…
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Oyebanji lauds appointment of Ajayi as DG DSS
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has hailed the appointment of Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director General of the Department of State Service. Oyebanji, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described the appointment as a befitting recognition of Ajayi’s distinguished public service record. The Governor described Ajayi as a highly professional Intelligence Officer…
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Maternal malnutrition: Lagos scales up micronutrient supplementation for better pregnancy outcomes
Lagos State Government recently organized a one-day stakeholders’ meeting, involving development partners, to strategize on scaling up Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for improved pregnancy outcomes. The event, held at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, brought together health professionals, government officials, and representatives from organizations such as UNICEF, Alive and Thrive, Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), the Nutrition Society…
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Eid-el-Maulud: Abiodun urges peaceful co-existence among religious groups
In the spirit of unity and celebration, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim community in commemoration of Eid-el-Maulud, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, said the significant occasion serves as a reminder of the values of love, compassion, and tolerance…
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Lagos reopens Ojota-Maryland, Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, after repairs
The Lagos State Government has officially reopened the Ojota and Maryland sections of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge to traffic following the completion of major repair works. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, reopened the bridge on Monday, September 16, 2024, affirming that motorists can now use both sides of the bridge immediately. Speaking at the…
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