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Aiyedatiwa okays committee on circular economy, climate change
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the constitution of a high-level Committee on Circular Economy, Climate Change Policy and Roadmap Development. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Tob Loko in a statement issued in Akure. This step reflects the administration’s strong commitment to building a future-ready, resilient, and green Ondo State — one that…
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Oyo Assembly embarks on oversight of LGAs, LCDAs statewide
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State House of Assembly has commenced a comprehensive oversight visit across the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 35 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The exercise is part of its constitutional mandate to promote transparency, accountability, and effective grassroots development. The oversight focuses on assessing Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), budget implementation,…
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Lagos empowers over 5,000 skill acquisition graduates with tools
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), on Thursday distributed tools to over 5,000 graduates of its skill acquisition centres across the state. The beneficiaries were trained in trades including vulcanizing, welding, aluminium fabrication, carpentry, photography, barbing, catering, hairdressing, bead making, gele tying, and makeup artistry. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
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Lawyer blames parents for rising youth crime rate
By Boye Oyeyemi – An Ondo-based legal practitioner, Bayo Olorunmeke, has decried the growing trend of parents aiding their children in criminal activities, warning that such behaviour threatens the moral fabric of society. Olorunmeke raised the alarm during an interview after receiving the Oka Distinguished Silver Medal Award at the palace of the Olubaka of Oka, Oba Dr Adebori Adeleye,…
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Abiodun mourns Nigeria’s First Female Editor, Doyin Abiola
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Dr. Doyin Abiola, widow of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola. Doyin Abiola, former Managing Director of the National Concord newspaper, reportedly died on Tuesday at the age of 82. Abiodun, in a condolence message noted that…
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FG presents revised compensation rates for acquired land to Oyo Govt
Adejayan Gbenga – The Federal Government has officially presented the revised compensation rates for land acquisition to the Oyo State Government, aiming to ensure fairness for individuals affected by public development projects. The handover took place on Wednesday in Ibadan. The Oyo State Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, received the document from Mr Adelani Israel,…
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Lagos Lawmaker lauds Sanwo-Olu over improved infrastructure in Badagry
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Solomon Bonu, has lauded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his commitment to improving infrastructure in Badagry. Bonu who represents Badagry Constituency 1, in his message to the governor and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, expressed deep appreciation on behalf of the people of the area. He added ” “Thank you for enhancing…
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Olakulehin Family to honour late Olubadan with public book presentation
Adejayan Gbenga – The Olakulehin Royal Family has announced the public presentation of a commemorative book titled “How Not to Be a King” in honour of the late 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on July 7, 2025. Originally intended to celebrate the monarch’s 90th birthday and first coronation anniversary, the event will now serve as…
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Many of life’s problems caused by taboos, not witches – Iyalorisa Elebuibon
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The General Overseer of Egbe Emere Onitesiwaju Worldwide (Progressive Peers of Heaven Society), Iyalorisa Oyelola Elebuibon, has urged spiritual seekers and worshippers to stop attributing all their life problems to witches, saying personal taboos and spiritual ignorance are often the real causes of affliction. Speaking at the 2025 annual anniversary of the society, Elebuibon stressed that…
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Kwara lawmakers move to curb increasing vaping, e-cigarette among youths
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara state House of Assembly has urged parents, teachers, guardians, among others to engage youths in meaningful conversations concerning the health effect of e-cigarettes. The lawmakers enjoined the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to direct Ministry of Health to collaborate with Ministry of Communications to commence on continuous mass media campaigns to educate both business owners…
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