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Alepata of Igboho visits Alaafin, pledges support
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alepata of Igboholand and Paramount Ruler of Oorelope Local Government, Oba (Dr.) Joel Olalere Olawuwo, has declared his support for the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I. The monarch made the commitment when he led his traditional council in the local government, along with the leadership of the Igboho community, to pay homage…
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Oyetola urges Osun APC members to unite for common political goal
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged members and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State to remain united in the pursuit of a common political goal by maintaining the peace, unity, and cohesion currently prevailing within the party. Oyetola emphasized the importance of building a formidable and indivisible…
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Gani Fawehinmi’s allies demand demolition of hotel near his house in Ikeja
Allies of the late Gani Fawehinmi, SAN, on Friday demanded the immediate demolition of a four-storey hotel erected next to his Ikeja GRA residence in Lagos. The rights advocates made demand during a press conference after Fawehinmi’s posthumous 87th birthday on April 22, denouncing the building as illegal and a grave risk to the safety, privacy, and legacy of his…
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Lagos pushes circular economy in waste management overhaul
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming waste management from a “collect and dump” system into a sustainable circular economy. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this known during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Wahab noted that Lagos generates over…
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Ekiti lifts movement restrictions during April edition of environmental sanitation
The Ekiti State Government has lifted restriction on human and vehicular movement during the April edition of the monthly statewide environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. This decision, according to a public announcement issued on Friday, was made in consideration of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in order to ensure smooth movement for candidates and examination…
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Oyo NSCDC Commandant bags award for welfare projects
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Augustine A. Padonu, was on Thursday honoured with a Distinguished Patron Award. The award was in recognition of his unwavering support, visionary leadership, and commitment to the welfare of officers and men of the Command. The landmark event, held on Thursday, 24th April 2025,…
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Abiodun releases N6.7bn to offset backlogs of gratuities
The Ogun State government has reiterated its commitment to consistently prioritize the welfare of its retirees. This was demonstrated through the recent release of the sum of N6.7 billion to offset backlogs of gratuities for retired public servants. The Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, made this known while declaring open the 9th Quarterly General Meeting of the Association of Retired Heads…
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Lagos is building future-ready workforce for digital economy — Commissioner
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has announced efforts to reposition its tertiary education sector for improved effectiveness and alignment with the demands of the digital economy. This initiative supports the administration’s broader vision for a brighter and more prosperous future for the state. Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2025 Ministerial…
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Lagos is investors’ delight — Sanwo-Olu tells Harvard students
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described Lagos as an investor’s haven, citing its GDP of $259 billion, a population of 25 million, four seaports, and business-friendly government policies. He made this known on Wednesday while speaking as a guest lecturer at Harvard University in Professor Hakeem Belo-Osagie’s course, Understanding Africa: Business, Entrepreneurship, Political Economy and the Complexities of…
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Late Otegbola’s contributions to Nigeria impactful- Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, said that the deceased made impactful contributions to the development of the country as a Senator and as a former chairman of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). He described him as a distinguished politician and a patriotic Nigerian who dedicated his life to public service and the development of Ogun State and…
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