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Ogun lawmakers challenge Environment Ministry on ecological issues, refuse collection

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Concerned by the need for a more coordinated and safe environment, members of the Ogun State House Committee on Finance and Appropriation have tasked the Ministry of Environment to evolve more measures towards ensuring improved flood and address indiscriminate dumping of refuse across the State. The Committee Chaired by Hon. Musefiu Lamidi, threw the challenge while…

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Yuletide: Osun NSCDC deploys 2,350 personnel, issues warning to criminals

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, said it has deployed 2,350 personnel across the state to provide watertight security, covert and overt intelligence operations and round the clock surveillance to ensure that criminally minded people do not perform their anti-social acts during the Christmas and new year celebrations. The State Commandant of the corps, Sunday…

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Yuletide: Abiodun urges Nigerians to renew faith in God, hope for better future

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Nigerians to renew their faith in God and hope for a better future as the challenges confronting the nation are surmountable. Speaking at the year 2023 Christmas Carol and Service of 9 Lessons held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Abiodun called on Nigerians…

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Lagos Assembly holds 2023 Christmas carol

The Lagos State House of Assembly on wednesday held its 2023 Christmas carol and end of the year party. WesternPost reports that the annual end of the year party was witnessed by the Wife of the Governor, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, traditional rulesr, political leaders, former state lawmakers and current lawmakers. A popular gospel singer, evangelist Adeyinka Alaseyori and some other…

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Itire-Ikate: Apatira lays foundation for construction of ultra-modern Area Office

The Chairman of Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area (IILCDA), Mr Ahmed Apatira, on Wednesday laid the building foundation for the construction of ultra-modern Baruwa Area Office for administrative efficiency. WesternPost reports that the groundbreaking event was attended by council executive members, community leaders, party leaders, youths, and elders of the council. Apatira, in his address, said that the building when…

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Sanwo-Olu appoints Oyetunde-Lawal as LASODA GM

By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State ,Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA). A statement signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro said the appointment was in recognition of Oyetunde-Lawal’s impressive track record as a reputable lawyer, highly qualified alternate dispute…

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Sanwo-Olu promises to increase funding for artisans

By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to scale up funding for capacity development of artisans and tradesmen in the state. Speaking at the 14th Tradesmen and Artisans Day with the theme ‘Collaboration and Networking: the Path to Artisanal Growth and Development’, Sanwo-Olu said that the event was designed to showcase the huge potential…

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Sanwo-Olu eulogises ex-HOS, Muri-Okunola at pulling out ceremony from civil service

Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, formally pulled the 21st Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, out of the civil service, with a ceremonial parade. This came about four months after the former Lagos Number One civil servant penned down, exiting the State’s public service voluntarily after his meritorious service to the State. Muri-Okunola has since assumed a new role…

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AbdulRazaq lauds Sanwo-Olu’s infrastructure renewal projects

By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has lauded the effort of Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu in repositioning the state through infrastructure renewal projects. Speaking as a guest of honour at the commissioning of the Ikeja Redline Overpass Bridge on Tuesday, AbdulRazaq commended the dexterity and vigour exhibited by Sanwo-Olu to change the socio-economic landscape…

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Kaztec Engineering asks Appeal Court to set aside judgment on OML 123,124,126,137 dispute

An indigenous oil and gas engineering company, Kaztec Engineering Limited, has asked the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to set aside the judgment of Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha of Federal High Court Abuja, which struck out its suit filed against the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, and five others regarding Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 123, 124, 126 and 137.…

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