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LASG disburses N10 billion to entrepreneurs through LSETF
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), has disbursed N10 billion to entrepreneurs to support their businesses and create jobs for Lagosians. This was announced by the Acting Executive Secretary of LSETF, Feyisayo Alayande, in anticipation of the upcoming Lagos State Employment Trust Summit 3.0, scheduled for July 3 at Eko Hotel…
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Ekiti Govt rejects planned 23-day power outage, invites stakeholders to a meeting
The Ekiti State Government has refused to accept the planned 23-day power outage in the state, announced by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), saying the economic, financial, and social impact on the residents would be enormous. This followed BEDC’s public notice broadcast on radio and other social media platforms, revealing a power cut would be experienced between July and…
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Lagos unveils plans to achieve carbon-neutral status by 2035
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to fully achieve a carbon-neutral status across its transportation system by 2035. According to the State Government, the plan is in line with its mission to provide smart and sustainable bus transportation solutions to meet the demands of aa modern city. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known during the second…
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Media expert advocates regular ‘use of language’ training for journalists
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A media expert, Mr Sola Imoru has called on media owners and managers to organise regular training for journalists in the area of use of language. Mr Imoru, who spoke at the WESTERN POST 2024 Annual Retreat with the theme “The role of the media in regional integration and development”, held at the OOPL Green Legacy…
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Sanwo-Olu condoles Borno over deadly bomb attacks
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his condolences to the Government and people of Borno following a series of bomb attacks in the Gwoza Local Government Area of the state, which left several dead and many injured. The attacks reportedly occurred on Saturday during two separate ceremonies: a wedding and funeral respectively. In a statement issued…
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Soun has appointed Ogbomoso Chief Imam since 1818, says Muslim leaders
By Innocent Raphael Muslim leaders in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have issued a stern warning to those criticizing the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, over the controversy surrounding the town’s Chief Imam. The leaders, under the aegis of the Ogbomoso Committee on Islamic Affairs, emphasized that the appointment and removal of the Chief Imam has historically been at the…
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BREAKING: Two SouthWest States to witness power outage for 2 months
Two southwest states would experience power outage as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Sunday announced plans to carry out critical maintenance work on the 132kV Akure Osogbo transmission line. According to a public notice, the upgrade would disrupt power supply to Ondo and Ekiti states for two months. The notice further indicated that the affected states would experience…
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Inter-state rail system strategic for Southwest development- Abiodun’s aide
The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade has said the inter-state rail system is strategic for the development of the South West region. Akinmade made this known on Saturday when speaking on the topic ‘Regional Integration and Development: The case of Ogun State’ at the Western Post 2024 annual retreat in Abeokuta. He…
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Kwara govt. renovates, expands Cottage Hospital Adewole
The Kwara State Government on Saturday announced the commencement of the expansion of Adewole Cottage Hospital, Ilorin, as part of efforts to strengthen the primary health care facilities in the state. Press Secretary, Ministry of Health, Gbenga Falade stated in a statement, quoted the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-lmam, when he was interacting with the media crew of…
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VIDEO: Ogun awaits FEC approval to commence construction of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
The Special Adviser/Consultant on Information to Ogun State Government, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, on Saturday revealed that the state government awaits Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval to commence construction of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Speaking at WESTERN POST 2024 annual retreat with theme “the role oof the media in regional integration and development” , he expressed confidence that once FEC approved of the…
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