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Owu Obas hold quarterly meeting in Ijebu
…reaffirm commitment to unity and heritage The Owu Obas Quarterly Meeting was held on Thursday at the Owu Ijebu Town Hall in Ogun State, bringing together traditional rulers from various Owu kingdoms to strengthen unity and promote shared heritage. The meeting, hosted by the Owu Ijebu, featured the presence of prominent royal fathers, including His Royal Majesty, Oba Prof. Saka…
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Okpebholo okays remedial works on Auchi-Igarra road
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has approved the total rehabilitation of over 45 failed portions on the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo Federal road, as part of moves to revive economic activities in towns and villages within Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the State. A statement on Sunday by the governor’s CPS, Fred Itua, said the latest approval is coming,…
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Lagos named world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem for 2025 — Dealroom Report
Lagos has been named the fastest-growing tech ecosystem in the world for 2025, according to the newly released Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 by Netherlands-based research firm, Dealroom.co. The report places Lagos ahead of Istanbul, Turkey, and Pune, India, in its “Rising Stars” category, which highlights emerging tech cities that have seen explosive growth in enterprise value relative to their…
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Food security: Lagos agency conducts field assessment to boost farmers’ productivity
As part of its continued efforts to enhance agricultural productivity across the state, the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) conducted its monthly field assessment at Agbowa area of Epe local government. The monitoring exercise, led by Professor Oluremi Ojo from the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, in partnership with the LSADA technical team, was officially part…
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Aiyedatiwa assures successful take-off of FUTA teaching hospital
The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured the successful take-off of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital in Akure. He gave the assurance on Sunday while receiving members of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Health Institutions at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure. Aiyedatiwa, while welcoming the committee led by its Chairman, Hon.…
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Aiyedatiwa inspects Ondo Judiciary Complex, assures timely completion
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the ongoing construction of the new Ondo State Judiciary Complex in Akure. The project, named after the late former Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, was flagged off on December 27, 2024, with a completion timeline of 48 weeks. Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed optimism…
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Governor Adeleke congratulates former Osun governor Aregbesola at 68
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated former Governor Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola on the occasion of his 68th birthday. Adeleke commended Aregbesola’s courage and conviction, describing him as a politician who stands out for his principles and dedication. He acknowledged Aregbesola’s significant contributions to the progress Osun State has achieved over the years. In a statement…
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Osun Amotekun arrests suspects over N4.5 million steel theft
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has apprehended members of a criminal syndicate involved in the theft of iron steel worth over N4.5 million from a steel company in Ede. In a statement signed by the Corps’ spokesperson, Idowu Abass, on Sunday, the suspects—Wilson Titus (26) and Gabriel Simon (23), both…
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Navy, LASG give mechanics under marine Bridge 48hrs ultimatum in bid to clean up Apapa
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Nigerian Navy’s Western Naval Command, has commenced a comprehensive environmental clean-up exercise in Apapa and its surrounding areas, with officials declaring the initiative as a long-term collaborative effort. The clean-up, which began on Friday and continued into Saturday, targeted locations such as Mobil Road and Marine Beach Under Bridge. During the operation,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Lagos GAC leader, Tajudeen Olusi, bags chieftaincy title in Ado-Ekiti
Prince Tajudeen Olusi, the Governor Advisory Council Leader in Lagos State and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress has been honoured with the chieftaincy title of Atobatele of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State by the Ewi of Ado, Oba Rufus Adejugbe. The event was attended by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele…
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