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Oyebanji urges Ekiti LGs to utilize financial autonomy potentials in scaling up service delivery
The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has charged local governments in the state to harness the potential in financial autonomy to scale up service delivery to the grassroots. Oyebanji, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Oyeniyi Adebayo, at a three-day seminar, said local government, “as grassroots-oriented, remains a pivotal institution in the realisation of sustainable development goals…
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Building collapses in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga A building undergoing reconstruction has collapsed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The building, located on the main road leading from Dugbe to Mokola in Ibadan, and said to have been acquired by a food brand, collapsed on Saturday. As of the time of filing this report on Monday, it is still unclear if there were any…
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LASG to reintroduce monthly environmental sanitation
…moves against syndicate behind cart-pushing business in Idi-Araba By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has announced plans to reintroduce the monthly sanitation exercise as part of efforts to promote a clean, livable, and sustainable environment. According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, a commencement notice will soon be published. Wahab made this known on…
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Lagos Agency warns against occupying buildings under construction
The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has warned against occupying buildings under construction. Director of Monitoring and Compliance of LASPPPA, Tpl. Olarinde Iyiola gave this warning during the Authority’s routine weekly enforcement exercise carried out by officials of the Monitoring and Compliance Unit. He noted that the Monitoring and Compliance officers of LASPPPA encountered resistance from some property…
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Your anti-Tinubu coalition will fail, APC chieftain tells Atiku, others
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has declared that the current move by opposition leaders to unite against President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 will not succeed. He made this statement during a media chat with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo. Oyintiloye, who served as a member of the defunct APC Presidential…
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Lagos launches creative vault to power Nigeria’s creative economy
Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has described the “Lagos Creative Vault” as a groundbreaking initiative poised to redefine Nigeria’s creative economy. She highlighted the platform as a digital archive, talent accelerator, and global gateway for creatives in Lagos. The announcement was made during the Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s sixth year in…
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Lagos gets acting Surveyor General
..Odupe charges staff on service delivery, diligence The newly appointed Acting Surveyor-General of Lagos State, Surv. Olalekan Odupe has held his inaugural meeting with the management and staff of the Office of the State Surveyor-General (OSSG), urging them to embrace punctuality, teamwork, and a positive mindset that aligns with the government policy agenda. Addressing staff at the OSSG premises, Surv.…
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2026: Why I’m running for Osun governor – Ogunbiyi
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 Osun State governorship election, citing the marginalization of the Iwo Federal Constituency as a major reason for his decision. Speaking in his hometown of Ileogbo, Ayedire Local Government Area of the state on Saturday, Ogunbiyi formally announced his…
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LASG takes growth mindset advocacy programme to LG officials
The Lagos state government through the Office of Transformation, Creativity, and Innovation (OTCI) has launched an impactful advocacy programme aimed at promoting a growth mindset among officers in Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The event was held at the Ikeja Local Government Conference Hall, highlighting the significance of creativity and innovation as foundational values in…
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Okpebholo presents SUVs to Edo Council Chairmen
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has presented new SUVs to the 18 local government chairmen in the State to aid effective service delivery. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okpebholo, Fred Ituah on Saturday. Okpebholo said that his administration does not interfere with local government funds to enable the…
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