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Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to Lagos residents’ welfare at Eid-el-Fitr celebration
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday reassured residents that his administration would continue to positively impact their lives. He made this commitment during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration organized by the First Family of Lagos State and the Ministry of Home Affairs, themed ‘My Lord, Indeed I Am, for Whatever Good You Would Send Me in Need’ at…
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Inferno: Gov Makinde visits Aleshinloye Market, pledges reconstruction
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured traders at Aleshinloye Market, Ibadan, that his administration will restructure the market to prevent future fire outbreaks. This follows the recent inferno that destroyed goods worth millions of naira in March. Speaking during an inspection visit on Tuesday, Makinde expressed concern that despite the presence of a fire station within…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat lead Lagos officials in Eid-el-Fitr celebration
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife, Ibijoke, were joined by commissioners and other senior officials to celebrate the end of Ramadan. The ceremony, which had Islamic clerics in attendance, was held at the Government House. Governor Sanwo-Olu shared on his social media pages: “Today, we celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, reflecting on the blessings of the past…
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Lagos seeks investor support to establish International Financial Centre
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with EnterpriseNGR through the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), has called on both foreign and local investors to support the establishment of an International Financial Centre in Lagos to drive economic and financial growth. Speaking at the EnterpriseNGR First Quarterly Members’ Night of 2025, held in Victoria Island, Lagos State Governor…
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Rainstorm destroys seven church buildings in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A heavy rainstorm on Sunday evening wreaked havoc in Eyenkorin, Ilorin, destroying seven churches and damaging properties. The affected churches include New Creation Baptist Church, Praise Baptist Church, Liberty Baptist Church, Salvation Baptist Church, Evangelical Baptist Church, God’s Love Church, and the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Success Parish), all in Eyenkorin. Speaking on the incident,…
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Osun APC chieftain urges Tinubu to aid contributory pensioners
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address the challenges faced by contributory pensioners in Nigeria. Speaking on Tuesday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye, a former member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), expressed concern over delayed or non-payment of pensions, inadequate…
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Ladigbolu congratulates new Alaafin, reflects on royal contest
Prince Ayobami Sanda Ladigbolu, a former contender for the Alaafin stool, has congratulated Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade on his ascension as the new Alaafin of Oyo, affirming that his rise to the throne was divinely ordained. In a heartfelt statement, Prince Ayobami expressed his joy and support for the newly crowned monarch. “Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade has been destined to…
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Oba of Benin appoints Chief Iyase as new Okao Eguae cor Ologbo, Ehor Dukedoms
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as the new Okao Eguae (District Head from the Benin palace) for the Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms, which are located in the Ikpoba-Okha and Uhunmwode Local Government Areas of Edo State. Chief Iyase, who becomes the first Okao Eguae from the Benin Palace, will be responsible for strengthening the…
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Three Lagos Assembly staff apologise for assaulting DSS officials
Three officials of the Lagos State House of Assembly who were arrested for assaulting officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) during the recent leadership crisis that rocked the legislative house have apologised to the service. In separate letters of apology dated March 28, 2025, a public affairs officer at the Assembly, Ibrahim Olarenwaju, and two officers with the…
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Harmony key to Oyo’s progress – Governor Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has attributed the progress made in the state to harmony among its people. Makinde made the remark on Monday when he received a delegation of Muslim leaders led by the Deputy Governor, Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal. The meeting, held as part of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, was a reception to mark the Muslim…
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