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Obasa hails Firstlady Oluremi Tinubu at 65, highlights impact of Renewed Hope Initiative
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday, describing her as the “Mother of the Nation” whose boundless philanthropy and political stewardship have greatly advanced humanity and Nigeria. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dave Agboola, Obasa praised Mrs. Tinubu’s selfless…
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FRSC promotes 158 to boost workforce in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has decorated 27 newly promoted officers and 131 marshals with their new ranks. State Sector Commander Dr Samuel Ibitoye, who performed the decoration in Akure, described the promotion as a call to greater responsibility in ensuring safer roads across the state. “Today, 158 newly promoted staff of…
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Oyo deploys 2,000 security operatives ahead of Olubadan coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has announced the deployment of over 2,000 security operatives to ensure a peaceful and well-coordinated coronation ceremony for Oba Rashidi Ladoja, who will be officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mapo Hall, Ibadan. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, disclosed…
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Oyo PDP endorses Oladapo Moruf as Oluyole LG chairman
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State has chosen Alhaji Oladapo Moruf as its consensus chairman ahead of the forthcoming congress. His emergence followed extensive consultations among party leaders and stakeholders. The congress, held on Saturday at Methodist High School, Toll Gate, Ibadan, featured six aspirants: Taofeeq Ogunrinde, Ramoni Jamoje,…
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AGF Fagbemi visits Olubadan-designate Oba Ladoja
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba (Sen.) Rashidi Ladoja, at his residence in Ibadan. The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening ties between traditional rulers and the federal government to promote peace and development. Speaking after the…
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Police arrest driver with illegal firearms in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a driver in Ibadan who was found in possession of unlicensed firearms and other dangerous items. The arrest occurred during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. He said the…
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Ibadan elites announce festivities for Oba Ladoja’s coronation as Olubadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has announced plans for a weeklong celebration to mark the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The coronation is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 26, at Mapo Hall. The CCII President-General, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, said the council decided to go beyond…
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Ogun economy quadruples to N16 trillion in 6 years- Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced that the state’s economy has quadrupled over the past six years, growing from ₦3.5 trillion to ₦16 trillion. The governor also disclosed that Ogun has secured an investment pledge estimated between $1.8 billion and $2.5 billion. Abiodun made the revelations when he received the Strategic Adviser of Mac Group, Fayad Fayad, and…
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LASG to showcase innovation, sustainability at E1 Lagos GP
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to showcasing the state as a hub of resilience, opportunity, and enterprise, as global attention turns to its waterways during the upcoming E1 Lagos GP, scheduled to hold from October 3 to 5 in Victoria Island. Speaking at the E1 Lagos GP Immersion Session held at the LASWA…
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Ondo warns against sexual harassment in public service, introduces tougher rules
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has rolled out new extant rules for the public service, warning that offences such as sexual harassment could attract dismissal and criminal prosecution. Mr Bayo Philip, Head of Service (HoS), issued the warning on Thursday in Akure during the First Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and…
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