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PMO visits LAMATA, reviews transport projects, plans
The Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO) has commended the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) for its transparency and commitment to delivering major transport infrastructure projects in the state. The PMO team, led by Special Adviser Hon. Babajide Obanikoro, paid a working visit to LAMATA as part of its annual engagement with government agencies. During the visit, LAMATA’s Managing Director, Engr.…
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Promote unity, preserve culture – Ladoja tells Yoruba monarchs
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged traditional rulers across Yorubaland to prioritise peaceful coexistence, unity, and the preservation of Yoruba culture. Ladoja gave the charge at the weekend while receiving the Elerinmo of Erinmo-Ijesa, Osun State, Oba Michael Adeyemi Odunayo Adeagbo Ajayi, who paid him a congratulatory visit at his Bodija residence in Ibadan. He…
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Olubadan coronation programmes threaten Muslim Friday prayers – MURIC
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed concern that the programmes announced by the Olubadan coronation committee could infringe on Muslims’ right to observe Friday prayers. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Isiaq Akintola, MURIC criticized the scheduling of the coronation events for the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, slated…
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Joseph Tegbe visits Olubadan-designate, prays for impactful reign
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, accompanied by his wife, Abimbola, on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Adewolu Ladoja, in Ibadan. The visit, which was both a show of respect and support, was aimed at offering prayers for the incoming monarch’s reign. Taking to social…
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Diesel-like substance discovered in Ibadan well
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of a liquid suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in a well at Omikunle, Yemetu area of Ibadan. According to the Command, the incident was reported on Saturday, September 6, at about 6:50 p.m. Officers from the Yemetu Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, immediately…
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Oyebanji pledges action on teachers’ retirement age
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has promised to look into the proposed 65-year retirement age for teachers in the state. Oyebanji made the pledge in Ado-Ekiti while receiving the new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), led by its Chairman, Comrade Lawrence Egbeyemi, alongside the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman, Comrade Kolapo Olusola. He…
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Kwara govt has executed over 190 road projects, says works commissioner
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The Kwara State Government has disclosed that it successfully executed more than 190 road projects across the three senatorial districts between 2023 and late 2024, in line with its renewed infrastructural development agenda. Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr Abdulquawiy Olododo, made this known in Ilorin during the 45th edition of the Media Parliament organised…
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Youth group queries Akure North chairman’s spending of ₦2.95bn FAAC allocation
The Ondo State Youth Network has raised questions over the handling of federal allocations by the Chairman of Akure North Local Government Area, Hon. Johnson Ogunbolude. The group alleged that despite the council receiving about ₦421m monthly since February 2025, totalling nearly ₦2.95bn in seven months, residents of the local government have yet to feel the impact of such funds.…
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Oyo begins construction of 400,000-litre water tank at Ibadan airport
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has commenced the construction of a 400,000-litre capacity elevated Braithwaite water tank at the Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, as part of its efforts to upgrade the facility and achieve international status. Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo, disclosed this during a meeting with engineers of the Corporation…
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Lawal tasks contractors on quality as Oyo reviews RAAMP projects
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Acting Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, on Thursday inspected ongoing Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) roadworks and market upgrades across the state, urging contractors to ensure quality delivery and timely completion. Lawal, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye; Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Esther Owoeye; and RAAMP…
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