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Edo Assembly approves Okpebholo’s eight commissioner-nominees
…expresses concerns over gender imbalance The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed eight additional commissioner-nominees forwarded by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Those confirmed are Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua, Felix Akhabue, Prof. Omorodion Ignatius, Ohimai Ehijimetor, Eugenia Abdallah, Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi, and Prince Kassim Afegbua. This followed the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Rules, Business and Government…
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Sanwo-Olu receives NBA Africa team in Lagos, harps on sports business potential
Governor of Lagos, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasised the potential of sports business in the state. Speaking at a ceremony to receive the team of the National Basketball Association Africa, an affiliate of America’s National Basketball Association (NBA), the Governor stressed that Lagos has all it takes to unlock significant returns for investors in the sports industry on the continent.…
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Lagos plans seven-day cultural festival to celebrate Yoruba Heritage Week
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to inaugurate the maiden edition of Yoruba Heritage Week, a seven-day annual cultural festival aimed at celebrating the history, values, and global identity of the Yoruba people. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, disclosed this during a meeting in Alausa with the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and…
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Ekiti Assembly reaffirms support for agribusiness
The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, has said the Assembly will continue to advancing agribusiness excellence in the state, describing agriculture as the cornerstone of economic growth and job creation. Aribasoye stated this on Wednesday during a legislative visit to Agbeyewa Farms in Ipao Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area. Commending the agro-allied venture for its…
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Oyo LG Service Commission debunks fake recruitment exercise
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Local Government Service Commission has dismissed claims circulating online and offline that it is currently conducting a recruitment exercise. In a statement issued in Ibadan by its Chairman, Bashorun Akinwale Solomon Akinwole, the Commission described the reports as “false, misleading, and the handiwork of fraudsters.” It clarified that the conversion of ad-hoc staff…
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Take advantage of conducive business environment to invest in Ogun- Abiodun tells Chinese Investors
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on Chinese investors to take advantage of the conducive business environment, warm people, and availability of needed infrastructure to open up more investments in the state, as his administration is ready to give them all the needed support. Abiodun made the call when he received a delegation of Chinese Embassy…
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Ondo Assembly, UNODC partner to tackle cybercrime, drug abuse
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Chief Olamide Oladiji, has reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to strengthening governance, accountability, and legislative responses to emerging global challenges. Oladiji gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Representative, Mr. Cheikh Toure, and his delegation on a courtesy…
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Sanwo-Olu, Alausa, Osoba, others hail Tunji Bello’s contribution to education
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of State for Education, Dr. Moruf Olatunji Alausa, and former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, have commended the Vice Chairman/CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Olatunji Bello, for his immense contributions to education and human development. The tributes came during the handover of a newly constructed…
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Governor Makinde visits Olubadan-designate Ladoja
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at his Bodija residence in Ibadan. The visit followed Oba Ladoja’s return to the city after his formal nomination as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Makinde had earlier approved September 26, 2025, for Ladoja’s coronation at Mapo Hall. Confirming the date, the…
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Makinde calls for preservation of Yoruba culture at 2025 Isese Day
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde has urged traditional religious leaders and cultural stakeholders in Oyo State to promote indigenous culture and heritage to younger generations and the global community. Speaking at the 2025 Isese Day grand finale at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, and represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Development, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, Makinde emphasized…
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