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Violence against LASTMA officials will be punished, says Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has vowed that anyone who assaults officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be prosecuted and may face jail time. The governor made the statement on Tuesday during the flag-off of the Second Lagos Traffic Conference, marking LASTMA’s 25th anniversary. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy,…
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Over 295,000 voter cards unclaimed in Ondo – INEC
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that more than 295,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remain uncollected in Ondo State, as preparations begin for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Toyin Babalola, disclosed this during a press briefing in Akure, where she announced that the CVR…
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan visits Lagos, celebrates cultural ties
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has arrived in Lagos as part of a cultural visit aimed at strengthening ties between the UK and Nigeria’s entertainment and creative sectors. Sharing a photo of himself in Lagos on X (formerly Twitter), Khan described the city as “Africa’s cultural capital,” highlighting its global influence in Nollywood, Afrobeats, and fashion. “I’m here to deepen…
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Aiyedatiwa assigns portfolio to new commissioners
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assigned portfolio to the newly-inaugurated commissioners. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor assigned Education Ministry to Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, Engr Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye (Infrastructure, Lands and Housing), Hon. Ayodele Akande ( Water Resources and Public Sanitation). Others include ; Engr Alabi Johnson (Energy…
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Olubadan-designate Ladoja cautions monarchs against land grabbing, indiscipline
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has cautioned traditional rulers in Ibadanland against involvement in land grabbing, indiscipline, and actions that could tarnish the image of the Olubadan institution and the Ibadan Advisory Council. Speaking through the Ekerin Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Amidu Salawudeen Ajibade, during a meeting with royal fathers at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo,…
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Makinde seeks Assembly nod for Judicial, Civil Service Commission appointments
By Adejayan Gbenga – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has forwarded a list of nominees for the reconstitution of the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission and the Civil Service Commission to the State House of Assembly for screening and approval. The nominations were presented in two separate letters read during the House plenary on Monday by the Speaker, Rt.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Osinbajo, Dangote, Sanwo-Olu, Osoba, other dignitaries bid Oba Adetona farewell
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former Ogun State Governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba, and other dignitaries from within and outside Ogun State attended the funeral rites of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, in Ijebu Ode on Monday. The late monarch was interred after prayers were offered for the repose of his soul…
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Oba Adetona laid to rest at private residence in Ijebu Ode
The Awujale of Ijebuland and paramount ruler of the Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has been laid to rest at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Oba Adetona, who passed away at the age of 91, was interred on Monday in a solemn ceremony attended by dignitaries, royal family members, and high chiefs of the Ijebu Traditional Council. The…
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JUST IN: Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s €55m loan for statewide health reforms
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to access a €55 million loan facility from the French Treasury to fund the Oyo State Healthcare Project VI. The approval was granted during a plenary session held on Monday, following the reading of a letter from the governor, dated July 11, 2025, by…
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Otunba Alebiosu mourns late Awujale, extols legacy
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Chairman of the Council of Otunbas of Ijebuland, Otunba Busura Alebiosu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, Ogbagba II, the revered Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, who joined his ancestors on Sunday. In a statement issued on behalf of the Council, Otunba Alebiosu…
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