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LASG harmonised year 2025/2026 academic calendar ready in two weeks – Commissioner
Following the adoption of a harmonised academic calendar by key stakeholders in the education sector in Lagos State on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun , has expressed optimism that an approved academic calendar will be ready in two weeks. He made this known while speaking at the final stakeholders’ meeting on the Y2025/2026…
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Democracy Day: Adeleke reaffirms commitment to democratic values, transparency
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening democracy, justice, accountability, transparency, and equality. Speaking during the June 12 Democracy Day celebration held in Osogbo, Adeleke described the day as not just a commemoration of a pivotal election but an opportunity to renew commitment to democratic values. The Governor, who was represented…
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Osun Amotekun Corps mourns officer who died on duty
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo An officer of the Osun State Amotekun Corps, Ogundiran Sheriff, has reportedly died while on duty in the Ila-Orangun area of the state. The late officer, who served as Provost of the B Division at the Ila-Orangun Command, was said to have collapsed unexpectedly and was later confirmed dead. In a statement issued by the Corps…
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June 12: Lagosians lament lingering economic hardship
By Adeola Ogunrinde Residents in Lagos have expressed concern over the lingering hardship and hunger in the country, calling for government intervention to provide relief and better living conditions for citizens. Despite a heavy presence of police and other security agencies, residents trooped out in large numbers on Obafemi Awolowo Road in Ikeja, the state capital, to commemorate June 12.…
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Journalists’ cooperative multipurpose society begins operations in Lagos
The Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society has announced its official take-off. The President of IMPCMS and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, made the announcement in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to Oladipo, the formal commencement of activities followed the completion of all registration formalities and opening of a bank account. The statement added that this also…
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Nigeria’s growth depends on our collective efforts in promoting good governance – Oyebanji
The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has said that Nigeria’s growth depends on collective efforts in promoting good governance, sustainable development and economic progress. Oyebanji in commemoration of Democracy Day and the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, said ” Today’s commemoration of the Democracy Day serves as a reminder that our nation’s growth depends on our…
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Tragedy averted as petrol tanker somersaults in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga A petroleum tanker carrying 60,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, lost control and somersaulted in Oyo State. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday at Irepo Junction along the Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway, involved a tanker with registration number KMC 65 ZC (Kano), loaded with PMS. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded. The Chairman of the…
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Democracy Day: Protesters gather in Ibadan, demand good governance
By Adejayan Gbenga Some angry protesters on Thursday marched through major streets in Ibadan to mark the 2025 Democracy Day, demanding accountability and good governance. The protesters also decried economic hardship and the lack of genuine electoral reforms in the country. Displaying placards with various inscriptions, they marched from Mokola to Adamasingba, Dugbe, and nearby areas, demanding action from governments…
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June 12: CSOs in Osun demand presidential entitlements for Abiola’s family
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun Civil Societies Coalition on Thursday staged a Democracy Day rally in Osogbo, calling on the Federal Government to pay all entitlements due to the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola as a former President of Nigeria. Members of the coalition and the Take It Back Movement held separate peaceful rallies across Osogbo under heavy…
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Oyo Governor, Speaker mourn passing of Ambassador Adefope
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Zambia and member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council, Ambassador Ibironke Adefope, as a great loss to the state. The governor described Adefope as an Amazon and an icon who made indelible marks on the sands of time, stating that she would…
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