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Ondo to build $1.6m hydropower project, 7.5MW gas turbine
The Ondo State Executive Council has approved a $1.6 million United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO),-supported small hydropower project at the Owena Dam, and a 7.5-megawatt gas-fired turbine, to improve electricity supply to government facilities across the state. The approvals were among several decisions taken at Tuesday’s executive council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Briefing journalists after the…
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Abiodun orders forensic probe into Ajuwon building collapse
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has ordered a comprehensive technical investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building on Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area, reaffirming the government’s commitment to preventing similar tragedies and protecting lives. The building collapsed on Monday afternoon after a severe thunderstorm, claiming one life while several occupants escaped. Preliminary findings by a…
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Lagos strengthens safety measures for high-rise buildings
….rallies stakeholders on high-rise building safety By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Safety Commission, has held a stakeholders’ forum to promote a stronger safety culture among facility managers and safety professionals. The initiative aims to deepen collaboration and reinforce best practices to prevent avoidable fatalities, especially in high-rise buildings. Speaking at the forum themed “Safe Building,…
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Oyebanji dedicates new government buildings to predecessors Fayemi, Fayose, Oni
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has named newly constructed government buildings after former governors Dr Kayode Fayemi, Chief Ayodele Fayose and Chief Segun Oni in recognition of their contributions to the development of the state. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Olayinka Oyebode. According to the statement, the building…
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Ede will deliver massive votes for Adeleke, says Osun monarch
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, has declared that the people of Ede will deliver massive votes for Governor Ademola Adeleke in the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Speaking on Tuesday during the commissioning of the 9km dualisation of the Akoda–Baptist High School–Oke Gada Road in Ede, the monarch appealed to President…
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Gov Makinde says surveillance aircraft will boost Oyo security operations
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the arrival of two security surveillance aircraft will strengthen the state’s security operations and improve response to criminal activities. The governor stated this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists after taking delivery of the aircraft at the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan. Makinde explained that the decision to acquire the…
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BREAKING: Oyo security surveillance aircraft finally arrives
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of its long-awaited security surveillance aircraft as part of efforts to strengthen intelligence gathering and security operations across the state. The aircraft arrived at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and is expected to support aerial surveillance, intelligence collection and rapid response to security threats…
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2027 elections: Tinubu will win in all 36 states, says SWAGA chairman
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Chairman of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), Senator Dayo Adeyeye, on Tuesday declared that President Bola Tinubu would win all 36 states of the federation in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at the launch of SWAGA 2.0 and the campaign rally for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun…
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Remi Tinubu expands food outreach to vulnerable residents in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday extended the Renewed Hope Initiative Food Outreach Scheme to Ondo State, with hundreds of vulnerable residents receiving food items to support efforts to address hunger and malnutrition. Speaking at the distribution programme held at the International Culture and Event Centre in Akure, Tinubu, represented by the wife of the…
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Oyo govt begins N3bn gratuity payment to retired teachers, LG workers
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of ₦3 billion in gratuities to more than 1,000 retired primary school teachers, local government workers and next of kin of deceased pensioners across the state. The payment exercise, coordinated by the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board (LGSPB), was officially flagged off on Tuesday at the Local…
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