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Sanwo-Olu swears in LG chairmen, urges visible governance, transparency
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday swore in the newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen of the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state, following the July 12 council elections. Speaking at the ceremony in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu described their emergence as a call to service and a responsibility to deliver selfless and accountable leadership…
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Ilorin residents count losses, demand action over ongoing blackout
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Residents of several communities in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, are calling on the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to urgently restore power supply as a weeklong blackout continues to disrupt lives and businesses. Since Saturday, July 19, areas such as Odota, Oko-Erin, Olorunsogo, Adeta, and Surulere have been without electricity, with no official explanation…
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NYSC cautions female corps members ahead of Egungun Festival in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Oyo State has issued a strong advisory to female corps members in Ibadan, urging them to avoid restricted areas during the forthcoming Egungun festival. Mrs. Abimbola Faniyi, Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit, said in a statement on Saturday that the advisory was necessary because many corps…
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Federal government drags Osun to Supreme Court over withheld LG funds
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government of Nigeria has asked the Supreme Court to compel the Osun State Government to refund seven months’ worth of local government allocations, accusing the state of unlawfully withholding funds meant for its 30 local councils. The request was made by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, in…
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JUST IN: Former Ondo lawmaker dies, APC mourns
By Boye Oyeyemi – A former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Cecilia Fayase, has died. She passed away early Saturday, shortly after celebrating her Platinum Jubilee. Fayase, who represented Ondo West Constituency 1 during her time in the Assembly, also served as a Federal Commissioner at the Public Complaints Commission. Her death has been described by political…
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Ogun, Arise Integrated form joint project implementation team for takeoff of world’s biggest garment factory
The Ogun State Government and the Arise Integrated Industrial Platform (IIP), an India-based multinational company, have put together a project implementation team for the takeoff of the biggest garment production company in the country. Speaking when he received a delegation from the Arise Integrated Industrial Platform, led by its President, Mr. Gagan Gupta, and the representative of AFRIXEM Bank…
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Afenifere blasts Kwankwaso over claims of Northern marginalisation
By Boye Oyeyemi – The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has criticised Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over his recent remarks accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of marginalising the North. In a statement released in Ondo by its National Organising Secretary, Otunba Kole Omololu, the group described the allegation as baseless, warning that such claims could deepen regional tensions and distort…
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Oyebanji charges newly recruited Amotekun, Grazing Marshal corps on crime reduction
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Friday charged the 404 newly recruited personnel of Amotekun, Agro Marshal and Grazing Marshal corps on crime reduction, protection of lives and property and as well agricultural projects to ensure food security. Oyebanji charged them on the need for enhanced intelligence gathering and sharing and collaboration with other security agencies to ensure security…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu commissions landmark projects in Agboyi-Ketu, Bariga LCDAs
…reaffirms LG autonomy By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening grassroots governance as he commissioned major infrastructure and social projects in Agboyi-Ketu and Bariga Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Speaking at the twin commissioning ceremonies on Friday, Sanwo-Olu praised the performance of the outgoing council chairmen, describing their achievements as dividends of true…
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Sanwo-Olu commends traditional rulers for promoting peace in Lagos, assures improved welfare
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lauded traditional rulers across the state for their continued efforts in promoting peaceful coexistence and stability. He gave the commendation on Friday at the second day of a three-day retreat for members of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, held in Lagos. The retreat, themed “Strengthening Traditional…
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