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Lagos ideal destination for global brands in Africa, says Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Lagos as the ideal destination for global brands seeking sustainable growth in Africa, citing the state’s vibrant economy, youthful population, and enabling business environment. Sanwo-Olu made the remark on Tuesday while receiving Dave Thomas, Managing Director of Adidas Emerging Markets (Middle East, Africa, and Asia), during a courtesy visit at Lagos…
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EFCC secures final forfeiture of mineral-laden truck in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Justice Olukayode Ariwoola (Jnr) of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of a truckload of assorted solid minerals to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The ruling followed an application filed by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which convinced…
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Adeleke celebrates Senator Basiru, acknowledges contributions to Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, on his birthday, acknowledging his contributions to the growth and development of Osun State. In a congratulatory message signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke noted that Basiru’s commitment to success, through struggles and…
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Contractor assures early delivery of Oyo-Ogbomoso dual carriageway
By Adejayan Gbenga – The new contractor handling the Oyo-Ogbomoso dual carriageway project, JRB Construction Company Ltd, has assured that the project will be completed earlier than the September 2026 deadline. The JRB Technical Project Manager, Joseph Onche, gave the assurance on Tuesday while addressing newsmen at the project site in Ogbomoso. Onche explained that the company secured the contract…
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Ondo Assembly confirms 15 commissioner-nominees, defers one
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of fifteen out of the sixteen commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The confirmation took place during plenary on Tuesday after the Committee of the Whole House, chaired by Speaker Olamide Oladiji, presented its report. Lawmakers unanimously adopted the report through a voice vote. However, the…
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Lagos monarch dethrones 6 chiefs over attendance at LP rally
The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, has dethroned six of his chiefs for attending the campaign flag-off of the Labour Party in Apapa, Lagos State, without his consent. The monarch said the chiefs violated palace protocols and impersonated him at the political event. The affected chiefs are Chief Lateef Ojora (Bale Alaba Oro), Chief Saliu Biliamin…
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Alumni reject Ibadan Poly renaming, suggest alternative tribute to Olunloyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alumni Association of The Polytechnic Ibadan has urged Governor Seyi Makinde to reconsider his decision to rename the institution after the late former governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo. In a statement signed by Professor Akinloye Lawal, Acting National President of the Alumni Association, the group appealed to the governor to explore alternative ways of…
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JUST IN: Ex-minister cautions Ondo Govt over inquest into Akeredolu’s death
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former Minister of State for Transport, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, has cautioned the Ondo State Government against being used by certain individuals to ignite tension over the coroner’s inquest into the death of former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Adegoroye issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday titled “All Things Are Lawful But Not All Things Are Expedient.”…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu to commission roads in Agege, Igando, Ikotun
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to formally commission the reconstructed Abaranje Road in Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area and Old Dopemu Road in Agege Local Government Area on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who noted that the projects are additions to the 36 roads…
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OYRTMA issues traffic alert over Polytechnic Ibadan protest
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) has issued a traffic advisory to guide motorists following the ongoing protest by students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, over the renaming of the institution to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic. In a statement released on Tuesday, OYRTMA said the advisory became necessary to prevent motorists from being caught in prolonged…
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