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Free medical screening for Lagos Hajj pilgrims as Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat step in
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, have sponsored the compulsory medical screening for the state’s intending pilgrims embarking on the holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Speaking during the flag-off of the medical exercise at the Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Ajarah, the Commissioner for Home Affairs and Amir-ul-Hajj, Hon. Ibrahim Layode,…
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Easter: Sanwo-Olu rejoices with Christians, preaches love among Nigerians
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly Christian faithful in the state, as they celebrate this year’s Easter, which marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In an Easter message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu urged Lagos residents, particularly Christians, to emulate the virtues of humility,…
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Easter: Abiodun urges Nigerians to continue praying for Nigeria
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Christians in the state and Nigeria as a whole on this year’s Easter celebration, reiterating the commitment of his administration to forging ahead with its numerous developmental strides. The governor, in his Easter message in Abeokuta on Sunday, also called on Nigerians to look forward to a brighter future in line with…
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Easter: Abiru urges unity, steadfastness in nation building
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, extended warm Easter greetings to Christians in Lagos East Senatorial District and across Nigeria. In his Easter message, Senator Abiru emphasized the importance of unity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, regardless of faith or background, encouraging citizens to reflect on the significance of…
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With harmonised transport system, Southwest can become largest economy in Nigeria – Lagos SSG
The Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barrister ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, has said the Southwest region could become the largest economy in Nigeria if the region’s transportation systems are harmonised and efficiently developed across all six states. Speaking at the Southwest Secretaries to the State Governments Forum held in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Salu-Hundeyin emphasised the urgent need to strengthen rail transport…
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Easter: Aiyedatiwa preaches unity, peaceful coexistence
As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has urged the people of the State to use the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to show love to one another and promote unity among all residents. The governor made the charge on Saturday in his Easter message signed by his Chief Press Secretary,…
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Tragedy as family of four, maid die in fatal crash in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A family of four—comprising a father, three children, and their maid—lost their lives in a fatal road accident involving a truck and a Toyota Hilux along the Ife-Ilesa Expressway in Osun State on Saturday. The wife, who was also in the vehicle, sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a private hospital in Ipetumodu for urgent…
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Okpebholo inspects 400 hectares of farmlands, road projects in Edo
The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has inspected Uwesan Farm Settlement in Esan Central Local Government Area, saying his administration has put modalities in place to boost food security. A statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua said the governor also inspected the 2.3km Illeh, Akho, Irrua road with side drains to channel water…
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Oyo Govt moves to resolve age-long boundary disputes in 12 LGAs
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has called on stakeholders in warring communities to desist from actions that could escalate tensions, as efforts intensify to resolve long-standing boundary disputes in the state. The government announced plans to settle disputes involving 12 Local Government Areas: Ibadan South West and Oluyole; Oyo East and Afijio; Kajola and Iwajowa; Akinyele and Afijio;…
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Sanwo-Olu’s wife preaches love at Easter, fetes children
By Adeola Ogunrinde Wife of the Lagos State governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on Christians and Nigerians to show love to one another, reflecting on the significance of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. She made this call during the 2025 Family Easter Fiesta themed “Love Beyond Measure,” held at Lagos House, Marina. Quoting Isaiah 53:5, Mrs. Sanwo-Olu described Jesus’…
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