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Aiyedatiwa meets US Ambassador, discusses investment opportunities in Ondo
..targets deep sea port, petrochemical hub, agribusiness, others The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the officials of the United States Embassy on Tuesday discussed areas of investment in the state’s economy and the development of strategic economic projects. Speaking during his visit to the United States Embassy in Abuja, Governor Aiyedatiwa explained that the state government had provided…
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Governor Adeleke urges citizens to embrace peace, unity as Osun clocks 34
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged citizens of the state to shun divisions and work together for peace, unity, and progress. In a statewide broadcast to mark the 34th anniversary of the creation of Osun on Wednesday, Adeleke reaffirmed his commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-centred governance, stressing the need for all stakeholders to…
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Protests rock Ondo communities over alleged invasion
By Boye Oyeyemi – Indigenes of Ikale communities in the Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have protested against what they described as the invasion of their ancestral land and intimidation of their people by private companies. The protesters, drawn from Ago-Alaye and Agrifon, stormed the A1 and A9 areas with placards bearing inscriptions such as “Enough is Enough”,…
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Alaafin of Oyo charges religious leaders on peace, national unity
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has urged religious leaders across Nigeria to promote peaceful co-existence in the collective interest of national unity and development. The monarch made the appeal at the ongoing Annual Session of the Oyo West Baptist Conference, held at the under-construction Conference Hall in Elekara, Oyo…
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Abiodun sets up Administrative Body for Ijebu Ode until new Awujale emerges
In line with the existing historical and traditional governance structure of Ijebu Ode, the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has constituted an Administrative body to superintend over the management of various administrative and traditional responsibilities during the period of transition, until a new Awujale is installed. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu…
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Oyo govt disburses N2bn gratuity to retired LG staff, primary school teachers
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State government, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, has released N2 billion as gratuity payments to retired local government staff and public primary school teachers for June and July. The disbursement ceremony was held at the Local Government Staff Training School, Secretariat, Ibadan. Chairman of the Local Government Staff Pension Board, Akeem Ige, said the…
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Ilesa road project will meet global standards — Adeleke assures residents
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday inspected the ongoing Ilesa road dualisation project, giving firm assurance that it will be completed on schedule and in line with global standards. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor expressed satisfaction with the progress of work during the inspection, stressing that his…
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Sanwo-Olu tasks MDAs to curb haphazard developments in waterfront communities
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday directed the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, the Ministry of Physical Planning, and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) to stamp out haphazard building and physical developments in waterfront communities across the state. Sanwo-Olu gave the directive during an inspection tour of waterfront communities in Amuwo Odofin and Ojo local…
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Lagos to host 8th International Badminton Classics with players from 31 countries
Lagos is set to take center stage in world badminton as preparations reach their peak for the 8th Lagos International Badminton Classics, scheduled to hold from August 27 to 30, 2025, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. The prestigious four-day championship, organised by the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) in collaboration with the Badminton World Federation (BWF)…
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Lagos Assembly asks Sanwo-Olu to enforce appropriate sanctions against land grabbers
…wades into Ikorodu land dispute In an effort to address the extortion and fraudulent sale of land to multiple buyers, the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct all land-related agencies to expedite actions that will protect ownership rights, ensure peaceful possession of properties, and enforce appropriate sanctions against land grabbers. The House made…
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