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Tinubu will complete Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Umahi says
By Boye Oyeyemi The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will complete the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying the project remains on schedule despite criticism from some quarters. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of the Ondo section of the highway in Ilaje Local Government Area, where he assessed the pace and quality…
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Osun rejects EFCC’s N11bn claim, says account freeze targeted workers’ palliatives
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has dismissed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) allegation that it froze the state’s account over the alleged diversion of N11 billion, describing the claim as an attempt to justify what it called an illegal action. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment,…
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Kwara lawmakers seek tougher measures to curb attacks on health workers
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Lawmakers in the Kwara State House of Assembly on Wednesday called for stronger measures to end the growing assault on healthcare workers by patients’ relatives across the state. The debate followed a motion sponsored by the member representing Ojomu/Balogun Constituency, Hon. Ogunniyi David Sheun, and seconded by Hon. Mariam Yusuf, who represents Ilorin South Constituency, on…
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Ekiti agrarian community seeks Oyebanji’s intervention over 15 years of neglect
By Boye Oyeyemi Residents of Odo Uro and neighbouring communities in Araromi Local Council Development Area of Ekiti State have appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji to intervene in what they described as “over 15 years of infrastructural neglect.” The appeal was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the proposed Ayonitemi Community, Yinka Akomolafe, who said the agrarian…
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Ondo approves 240kW solar project for medical university teaching hospital
The Ondo State Government has approved the installation of a 240-kilowatt solar power system at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Ondo, to ensure reliable electricity supply and improve healthcare delivery across the state. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. (Dr.) Johnson Alabi, disclosed this on Wednesday, saying Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa approved the immediate commencement of…
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Lagos records 18,660 tonnes of waste evacuation in one week
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it evacuated more than 18,660 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste across its disposal facilities in one week following improvements at the Olusosun Disposal Facility. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this during an operations review meeting at the authority’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa on Wednesday. He…
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EFCC explains freeze on Osun govt account, cites alleged N11bn fraud probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained its decision to freeze the Osun State Government’s bank account, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds and was not connected to the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency disclosed that it had been investigating the Osun State…
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Lagos secures NURTW, RTEAN support for Bus Industry Transition Programme
The Lagos State Government has secured the support of the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) for its Bus Industry Transition Programme (BITP) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reforming public transportation in the state. The agreement is expected to facilitate the integration of informal…
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Police mobilise 15,000 personnel for Osun governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Nigeria Police Force says it will deploy about 15,000 personnel to Osun State for the August 15 governorship election, assuring residents of adequate security to ensure a peaceful, free and credible poll. The commissioner of police in charge of election security in the state, Samuel Etaifo Erale, disclosed this on Wednesday. He said the…
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Osun govt disburses palliatives to civil servants
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government says it has disbursed another round of palliatives to civil servants as part of efforts to cushion the effects of the prevailing economic challenges on their livelihoods. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the government said the latest disbursement reflects the…
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