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Lagos Govt, Navy collaborate on Apapa clean-up, environmental sustainability
The Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft have unveiled a joint initiative to clean up the Apapa axis and promote environmental sustainability in the area. The collaboration was announced during a courtesy visit by the NNS Beecroft command, led by Navy Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab,…
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Aiyedatiwa inspects ongoing road projects in Ondo South
… hails progress on rehabilitation of 60km selected roads The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that ongoing construction and rehabilitation of 60km selected roads across the State are progressing steadily and will significantly enhance rural access and economic connectivity in the State. Aiyedatiwa made this assertion during an inspection visit to Ilaje Local Government Area, where…
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EFCC, UK Mission train officers to detect document forgery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deepened its collaboration with the British High Commission to strengthen the fight against organised immigration fraud through a specialised training on document forgery. The training, held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the British Deputy High Commission in Ikoyi, Lagos, was organised by the Home Office International Operations and targeted officers from…
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Odu’a Investment Company signs N10bn JV deals to drive agro-industry transformation
Odu’a Investment Company Limited has revealed its agric subsidiary, SWAgCo, has a signed a three joint venture (JV) deals worth N10 billion to drive agro-industrial transformation and food security across the south-west region. The signing ceremony took place at its 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM). The signed agreements, according to a tweet by Odu’a Investment Company disclosed that a N4.6…
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Alaafin visits President Tinubu in Abuja
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, on Friday paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Oba Owoade I was accompanied by his wife, Olori Abiwumi Owoade, and a delegation of traditional rulers from Oyo State. Earlier on Thursday, the Alaafin received a rousing welcome at the Nnamdi…
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Lagos trains 1,200 underserved women, tackles period poverty in schools
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Friday announced it has empowered 1,200 women from underserved communities with financial literacy training, reinforcing its commitment to poverty eradication and inclusive development. Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, made this known during a ministerial press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, marking the second year of…
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Osun residents protest shoddy road project, demand government action
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Residents of Aduramigba community in Ido-Osun, Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, on Friday staged a protest over the poor construction of a 4.76km road linking six communities. The road, a joint project between the World Bank and the Osun State Government, was reportedly constructed without drainage and a stone base. According to protesters, a…
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Lagos to begin enforcement of single-use plastics ban from July 1 – Wahab
By Kunle Sanni The Lagos State Government has announced that it will commence full enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics across the state starting from July 1, 2025. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via his X account on Friday. He emphasized that the move is part of the government’s broader…
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Fire engulfs residential building in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga A fire broke out on Thursday at a residential building in the Ile-Labe Abepe area of Ogbomoso, Oyo State. WESTERN POST learnt that eight rooms were affected in the incident. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maruf Akinwande, confirmed the outbreak in a statement on Friday. He explained that the fire was caused by an…
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Why we must uphold our culture – Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to promoting and preserving culture and tradition in the state. Governor Makinde made this known on Thursday at the grand finale of the 2025 World Egungun Festival, held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. The event was graced by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba…
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