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Seek true history from Osogbo elders, Oluwo’s aide tells Ataoja
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Chief Press Secretary to the Oluwo of Iwo, Alli Ibraheem, has advised the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Laaroye III, to seek accurate historical knowledge from respected elders of Osogbo rather than distort the hierarchy of Yoruba traditional stools. Reacting to a viral video in which the Ataoja allegedly made claims about…
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From Analogue to Digital: LASTMA adopts drones for real-time traffic, security surveillance
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has adopted Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), widely known as drones, as part of a new technology-driven approach to improve traffic management and security operations across the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, the initiative marks the beginning of LASTMA’s transition…
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Okpebholo deepens procurement reforms, pushes transparency, ex- procurement in Edo
The Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has intensified reforms in the state’s procurement processes, making transparency, accountability and value-for-money the cornerstone of his administration. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Ituah, the Edo State Public Procurement Agency (EDPPA), led by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Deborah Okunbo, has been…
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LASG suspends all reclamation projects, sets 7-day compliance deadline
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all reclamation projects across the state, with or without Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval or drainage clearance. It warned that failure to comply within seven days would attract arrest and prosecution of anyone involved or found on site. The directive was issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for the Environment…
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Obasa commiserates with victims’ families over Afriland Tower fire
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has commiserated with the families of victims of the fire incident that occurred at Afriland Tower, Broad Street, Lagos Island. In a personally signed statement, Obasa urged all stakeholders to work together to address safety concerns and provide support for those affected by the tragedy. The Speaker…
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Abiodun canvasses stronger collaborative efforts to tackle poverty in Nigeria
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has emphasised the need for collaboration between government, faith-based organisations, wealthy individuals, and corporate entities to break the cycle of poverty in Nigeria. Abiodun made the call on Wednesday while chairing the 12th Annual Lecture of the Foursquare Gospel Church, titled “Poverty Alleviation, Economic Development, and Stability of the Nigerian Economy,” held…
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Oyo Government clarifies rumoured crude oil discovery
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has denied reports circulating on social media that crude oil was discovered in a well at Yemetu, Ibadan, clarifying that the water was actually contaminated by diesel. According to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, a three-day investigation was launched on September 8, 2025, following a petition regarding suspected water pollution…
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Lagos Commissioner advocates stronger policies, inclusion to boost creative industry growth
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has called for stronger policies and greater inclusion to drive the growth of Nigeria’s film and creative industries, especially for women. Delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Women in Film Annual Conference on Tuesday at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Benson-Awoyinka described the creative sector as…
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MURIC, Alaafin at loggerheads over appointment of new Chief Imam
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, and the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) are at odds over the appointment of a new Chief Imam for Oyo town. The Alaafin had asserted that he holds the exclusive right to appoint the Chief Imam — a claim MURIC strongly opposes. MURIC’s founder and executive director, Professor Ishaq…
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Alaafin of Oyo honoured, not ridiculed in Benin – Palace
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Palace of the Alaafin of Oyo has dismissed as false and malicious the reports circulating on social media claiming that His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, was ridiculed during the 91st birthday celebration of Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin. In a statement signed on Wednesday by Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and…
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