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PHOTO NEWS: Odu’a Investment renovates Harold Block at Lagos Airport Hotel
The Chairman of Odu’ a Investment Limited, Otruba Bimbo Ashiru recently revealed that the newly renovated 50 rooms Harold Block at Lagos Airport Hotel, Nigeria. Lagos Airport Hotel, one of Odu’ a Investment hospitality subsidiaries, opened the newly renovated Harold Block of the hotel. Odu’ a Investment Odu’ a Investment in a tweet on X said “Over 50 rooms of…
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Reject rituals, celebrate honest labour – Olubaka charges youth at Aje festival
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Olubaka of Oka Akoko, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr) Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, OON, has called on the people of his domain to embrace hard work and resist the temptation of ritual killings and illicit wealth. He made the call during the maiden edition of the Aje Festival, which was held at the palace in Oka-Akoko,…
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Improved road infrastructure will enhance trade, tourism, says Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday said his administration is using improved road infrastructure to enhance trade and commerce, stimulate the tourism sector in Lagos State. Sanwo-olu made this known when he inaugurated seven network of roads in Badagry axis, saying infrastructural development remains the foundation for a vibrant tourism sector. He said “Infrastructural…
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Oyo Govt begins crackdown on street trading, open grazing violations
Adejayan Oluwagbenga – The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has commenced a statewide crackdown on street trading, open grazing, and other environmental and public order violations. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Oyo State, on Wednesday. The enforcement exercise, which began on Tuesday in Ibadan, was led…
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Sanwo-Olu demands special status for Lagos, cites heavy economic burden
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has renewed calls for Lagos to be granted a special status, citing its central role in Nigeria’s economy and the heavy infrastructural burdens it bears. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening session of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s (RMAFC) on-the-spot assessment visit to the state, Sanwo-Olu—represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi…
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Lagos partners EUDiF to train tourism practitioners
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has collaborated with the European Union Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF) to enhance training opportunities in heritage preservation and cultural development. The collaboration was formalised on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Honourable Commissioner’s office in Alausa, Ikeja, during a virtual meeting between the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism,…
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Makinde inaugurates Oyo Judicial Service Commission
…vows to prioritise merit over politics in appointments Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission. Speaking at the event held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to appointing individuals based on merit, competence, and capacity, rather than political affiliation, ethnicity,…
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Ondo pledges to promote Yoruba culture, tradition
The Ondo state government has expressed its readiness to promote the rich culture of the state and Yoruba land at large. Commissioner for culture & tourism, Adesoji Afolabi stated this while receiving the members of the Egbe Onisese Agbaye in his office in Akure. Afolabi assured that the ministry will not shirk its responsibility of promoting the rich culture of…
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Oyo gets new Commissioner of Police
Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State has a new Commissioner of Police. CP Femi Haruna assumed duty on Tuesday as the 48th officer to lead the state police command. His appointment comes days before the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025. Haruna formally took charge at the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, where…
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PHOTO NEWS: Lagos hosts 20 countries in ‘Festival of Table Tennis’ tournament
Two nations from across the world have converged on Lagos State for the 2025 Festival of Table Tennis tournament. Taking to his social media pages, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso said the players and their coaches are in the state to savour the warmth of Lagos. “THIS IS LAGOSThey keep coming to savour our warmth, our…
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