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Lagos, South Africa, 10 others to participate in Carter Centre’s Programme

By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State, South Africa and 10 other cities around the world have been picked among the 300 cities that competed to participate in the Carter Centre’s Inform Women, Transform Live Campaign. This was disclosed by the Secretary to Lagos State government, Mrs Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin who represented governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday at a press briefing. Sanwo-Olu said:…

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Two final year LAUTECH students, driver die in Osun auto crash

Two students of Ladeoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso have lost their lives in a ghastly lone accident in Osun State. The driver of the bus was also said to have died in the accident. Five other persons; four males and one female adult were also said to have sustained varying degrees of injuries in the fatal crash. The…

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We’ll support, empower women in the mining sector, says Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed commitment to supporting and empowering women in the mining sector. The Governor made this known at the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE, 2023) at African Gemstone and Jewellery Conference Centre, Lagos. Represented by the Special Adviser, Mining and Mineral Matters, Prof Lukman Jimoda, the governor noted that the inclusion and empowerment…

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LASG to clean up rail corridors ahead Red Line completion

By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said government would carry out total clean up of rail corridors ahead the completion of the Red Line. Sanwo-Olu who went on inspection tour of the project, stated that intruders who were carrying out illegal activities would be flushed out. WesternPost reports that the capacity of the…

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VIDEO: Sanwo-Olu warns traders off Red Line Rail tracks

Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu continues the zero tolerance message on the environment today on a tour of the Ongoing Red Line Rail Project. He was at the Agege Station of the Red Line Rail today, where he gave the traders just 2 days to vacate the tracks, he says the whole tracks will be walled off totally.

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Osun govt explains its infrastructure agenda, says funding plan sustainable

Osun State Government has explained that its infrastructure plan has a sustainable funding model which targets facilitation of economic growth and development of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, made the clarification while responding to advocacy of non governmental groups such as the Osun Masterminds and the Coalition for Good Governance(C4GG) on planned flyover bridges,…

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Abiodun urges prayers for Nigeria at Eid-el Maulud

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has urged Muslims across the country to offer prayers for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-El Maulud. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, the Governor emphasized the need for Nigerians to come together and pray for the country’s progress, unity and development. Governor Abiodun…

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You are shining light in Christendom, Abiodun praises Oyedepo at 69

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, as a shining light in Christendom. He described the Bishop as a great man of God and an educationist worth emulating. Abiodun stated this in his goodwill message to mark Bishop Oyedepo’s 69th birthday. The governor, in a statement by his…

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Abiodun flags off aviation village, says project will complement cargo airport

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday flagged off the construction of 200 units of two-bedroom expanded bungalows, at the Gateway Aviation Village, located at Iperu in Ikenne Local Government Area of the State. He said the project was divided into two phases, with the first 100 units ready in six months. The governor, who was represented by the…

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Adeleke decries dwindling number of experts in medical field

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has decried the dwindling number of experts in the medical field in Nigeria even as he described them as life-savers. The Governor made this known on Tuesday at the 9th Annual International Oncology Multidisciplinary team symposium organized by the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Clinical Science, College of Health Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Adeleke,…

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