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Lagos moves to strengthen financial accountability, trains officers on NCOA
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening financial accountability, transparency and efficient management of public resources through continuous capacity building for Finance and Accounts Officers across its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, stated this at the opening of a three-day capacity-building programme on Financial Reporting Using the…
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NOA, NAPTIP take anti-trafficking campaign to Ondo schools, communities
A coordinated anti-trafficking sensitisation campaign has reached schools, tertiary institutions and community centres in Akure South and Idanre local government areas of Ondo State. The campaign, organised by Dreambuilders Child Education and Empowerment Foundation through its advocacy arm, Seedmentors Africa, was supported by officials of the National Orientation Agency and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons.…
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Court settles long-running Oluwo Afobaje dispute, rules Alabi section produces next
By Adejayan Gbenga An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has ruled that the Alabi section of the Labosinde family should produce the next Oluwo Afobaje of Ibadanland. Justice Babatunde Olawoyin of Oyo State High Court 8 delivered the judgment on Wednesday while ruling on a suit filed by the Alabi section after it was denied the opportunity to…
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Oyo govt vows to prosecute examination malpractice culprits
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has vowed to prosecute any individual, teacher, head teacher or principal found culpable of examination malpractice in connection with the recently conducted Common Entrance Placement Examination. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, made the disclosure during a meeting with Local Inspectors of Education and principals to investigate allegations of examination…
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Osun CSOs pick Adeleke as strongest town hall meeting candidate
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Network of Civil Society Groups in Osun State has picked Governor Ademola Adeleke as the strongest candidate among those who participated in the ARISE News Osun Governorship Town Hall Meeting held in Osogbo on Tuesday. The group said its assessment was based on the candidates’ presentations, governance experience, existing achievements and capacity to sustain…
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Yoruba, Itsekiri groups unite in Lagos, seek end to insecurity, religious extremism
More than 100 Pan-Yoruba and Itsekiri groups have called for greater unity and collective action to address insecurity, religious intolerance, poverty and other challenges threatening communities across the South-West and neighbouring Yoruba-speaking areas. The groups made the call at a meeting held in Lagos on Tuesday, with a communique issued on Wednesday by the conveners, journalist Adewale Adeoye, Chief Adekunle…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu commissions fresh food hub in Agege
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned the Lagos Fresh Food Hub in Pen Cinema, Agege, as part of efforts to strengthen food distribution and improve food security across the state. The 7,000-square-metre facility provides space for hundreds of traders, as well as dry and cold storage facilities, a dedicated seafood section, parking spaces and electric vehicle charging points. The…
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Adeleke declares Friday work-free ahead of Osun governorship poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for public service workers to enable them to participate in Saturday’s governorship election. The declaration was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, and signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. The circular said…
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Oyo seeks monument status for Duro Ladipo’s residence
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has called for the conversion of the residence of late cultural icon Chief Duro Ladipo into a monument or museum to preserve his legacy and promote appreciation of Yoruba cultural heritage. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, made the call at the third edition of the World Sango Festival and…
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Oyo govt unveils cultural anthem to promote Yoruba heritage
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has unveiled a new cultural anthem as part of efforts to promote, preserve and sustain Yoruba culture and traditions across the state. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, disclosed this at the third symposium held to commemorate the World Sango Festival and Duro Ladipo Memorial Symposium at the Cultural Centre…
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