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World Bicycle Day: LNSA receives excellence award for promoting cycling
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has received a Recognition Award for promoting cycling. The Agency was bestowed the award during the recent World Bicycle Day 2025 celebration. According to the event organizers, the Agency was honoured for its exceptional contributions to the promotion of cycling within the community. Catalytic Cycling Foundation Nigeria and the Cycling Federation of Nigeria,…
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NIHOTOUR moves to enhance compliance in Lagos hospitality, tourism sectors
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has launched a sweeping compliance exercise across Lagos State aimed at enforcing professional standards within Nigeria’s hospitality, travel, and tourism industries. The exercise targets hotels, restaurants, and related establishments, ensuring that personnel and operators are properly certified and registered in accordance with the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act of 2022. According to the Director…
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Ogun Commissioner advocates for more women representation in political leadership
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Motunrayo Adeleye, has emphasised that the advancement of women in politics is no longer optional but a national necessity for inclusive governance and sustainable development. Adeleye called for increased support for the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to enhance women’s representation in political leadership across Nigeria. She spoke on Tuesday…
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Lagos commissioner emphasizes urgent need for more innovative solutions in Agric
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems in Lagos State, Ms Abisola Olusanya, has emphasised the urgent need for more innovative solutions like those provided by PricePally. Speaking at the inaugural PricePally Impact Summit held in Lagos on Monday, Olusanya called on startups and businesses to deepen their involvement in the sector. Olusanya highlighted the critical role that digital platforms and…
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Tremor: Oyo Govt tells Igbeti residents to vacate Iyamopo Hill
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has allayed the fears of residents of Igbeti in Olorunsogo Local Government Area following a slight earth tremor over the weekend. However, it urged residents living near Iyamopo Hill to temporarily evacuate until a permanent solution is reached. The Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, stated on Tuesday that…
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Pastor Adeboye visits Alaafin Owoade in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, visited the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, at his palace in Oyo Town on Tuesday. Accompanying the cleric were his son, Leke Adeboye, and other pastors. One of the pictures captured the moment the man of God prayed for the monarch. This…
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Panic as petrol tanker catches fire in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga There was palpable fear in Ibadan on Tuesday when a petrol tanker with a capacity of 33,000 litres suddenly caught fire. The incident occurred near Muslim Grammar School, Odinjo end of Ibadan, along the Lagos-Ibadan highway, forcing residents and shop owners to scamper for safety. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident. An eyewitness stated that…
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LASG sets conditions for electricity distribution across communities
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has introduced new regulations governing electricity distribution, prohibiting individuals and organizations from operating in the sector without formal approval from the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). This move aims to streamline and regulate electricity activities within the state more effectively. This development follows the issuance of Order No. LASERC ORDER/001/2025 by LASERC,…
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Adeleke mourns passing of Olori Solape, hails her virtue
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin, over the passing of his beloved wife, Olori Solape Christianah Abolarin. Adeleke, who expressed profound sorrow on the demise of Olori Solape, described the deceased as a virtuous woman and a pillar of support to the monarch in the challenging…
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Okpebholo builds sub-injection station to light up over six communities
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has provided a 2.5MVA injection sub-station to Udomi community in Esan Central Local government area. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Ituah. The governor, accompanied by top officials, was at the injection station to inspect the project, which is already completed and ready for…
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