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Aiyedatiwa hosts NIGCOMSAT team, pushes for tech-driven job creation in Ondo
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment through technology, as he hosted the management team of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT). The meeting, held in Abuja on Wednesday, at the Ondo State Lodge, focused on strategies to equip young people with digital skills and create employment opportunities in the information and communication…
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OYCCIMA seeks active participation of govt agencies in unlocking agricultural potential
The President of Council of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture in Oyo State, Daniel Gbadero has sought active participation of Ministries, Departments and Agencies to unlock agricultural potential in the state. Gbadero made this call during a press briefing in preparation for the 2025 EXPOYO, themed: “Achieving Food Security and Economic Stability in Oyo State Through Massive Investment…
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IBEDC dismisses reports of 3,000 staff layoffs
By Adejayan Gbenga The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has refuted claims that it terminated the employment of 3,000 workers, clarifying that only 221 contract staff were affected. In a statement released on Wednesday, IBEDC’s Coordinating Head of Corporate Services, Angela Olanrewaju, described the reports as inaccurate. She reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering quality service while continuously implementing measures…
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Jandor lauds Lagos federal lawmakers for sponsoring Bill to upgrade 37 LCDAs
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former Lagos State gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), has lauded the trio of Hon. James Faleke, Hon. Jimi Benson, and Hon. Enitan Badru for their bold and progressive step in sponsoring a constitutional amendment bill seeking to upgrade Lagos State’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to full-fledged Local Government…
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President Tinubu celebrates Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Oba (Dr.) Michael Odunayo Ajayi, Arowotawaya II, the Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa Kingdom, on his birthday, recognizing his dedication to community service, cultural preservation, and philanthropy. In a statement issued Wednesday, President Tinubu praised the royal father’s efforts in infrastructure development, education, and poverty alleviation since ascending the throne in July 2014. The President highlighted…
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Controversy erupts over sale of Adekunle Fajuyi Family House in Ekiti
A legal battle is brewing in Ekiti State over the ownership and proposed sale of the historic family home of Nigeria’s national hero and Governor of Western Region, the late Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi. A legal notice issued by Fiduciary Legal Concept, a law firm acting on behalf of concerned stakeholders, has warned Mr. Donald Femi Fajuyi, the eldest son of…
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EFCC arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters in the Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Earlier, on Friday, March 22, 2025, the EFCC had arrested 22 other suspected internet fraudsters in Tanke, Alao Farm Estate, Yidi…
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Osun: Court remands bus driver over death of university students
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo An Osogbo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of a 35-year-old luxury bus driver, Ibrahim Muntari, for his alleged involvement in the tragic accident that claimed the lives of five students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and others in Ikire. The accident, which occurred on March 23, 2025, involved a luxury bus belonging to Silver Luxury…
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Soun urges new Oyo CP to strengthen security measures
By Adejayan Gbenga The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, on Tuesday, received the new Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Johnson Adenola, at his palace. During the meeting, the monarch urged the police to intensify security efforts across the state. He also commended the CP for prioritizing Ogbomoso as his first point of call after assuming office. “I…
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Lagos unveils Ilera Eko Cooperatives to expand health insurance coverage
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), has launched a new initiative, Ilera Eko Cooperatives, under the state health insurance scheme. This initiative aims to provide healthcare coverage for indigent residents. Ilera Eko is a health insurance scheme designed for all residents, regardless of status, class, ethnicity, or gender. Speaking at a…
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