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Rivers Emergency Rule: Okpehbolo dissociates self from South South governors’ opposing stance
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpehbolo on Thursday disassociated himself from a statement by South-South governors opposing the emergency rule declared in Rivers State. A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, said that the step taken by the President Bola Tinubu is based on his understanding of the issue. The statement read, “The position by the…
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Sanwo-Olu swears in eight permanent secretaries, says 111 appointed since 2019
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that he has sworn in 111 permanent secretaries since assuming office nearly six years ago. He made this known on Thursday while swearing in eight newly appointed permanent secretaries in Lagos. In his address, Sanwo-Olu charged the new appointees to demonstrate complete loyalty to his administration and uphold a culture of accountability.…
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Ogun Governor bags leadership award in digital transformation, cyber security
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has bagged the Leadership Award of Excellence in Digital Transformation and Cyber Security, bestowed on him by Babcock University. The event took place on the campus of the University in Ilishan Remo during the 2025 Cyber Security Workshop, tagged “Building A Resilient Cyber Security Ecosystem: Bridging Academia, Industry, and Organisational Practices.” Receiving the award…
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Ogun Police deploy special squad to secure Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin Expressway
The Ogun State Police Command has intensified security along the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode–Benin Expressway with the deployment of a specialized Intervention Squad to combat criminal activities, particularly kidnapping and armed robbery. According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, personally inspected security operations on March 19, 2025, at…
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Group calls on President, others for meeting on Osun APC governorship zoning
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Progressive Frontliners (TPF), a group within the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on President Bola Tinubu and other party leaders to convene an urgent meeting to reach a consensus on zoning the party’s governorship ticket to Osun West Senatorial District. TPF State Coordinator, Ajijola Ayodele, made the appeal while…
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Ibadan stampede: Court dismisses case against Queen Naomi, others
By Adejayan Gbenga An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on Thursday struck out the case against Queen Naomi Silekunolami, popular Ibadan-based broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, and the principal of Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Abdullahi Fasasi, over the December 2024 stampede that claimed the lives of 35 children in Ibadan, Oyo State. The defendants had been facing a four-count…
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Aiyedatiwa inspects Oda road, Ijoka road, Irese flyover projects, assures completion
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday inspected completed and ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects across Akure. Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development and urban renewal. The Governor, who assessed the level of work done on some of the road projects, was welcomed with cheers from residents of the areas who commended his strides…
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Abiru facilitates rehabilitation of critical roads in Lagos East
The senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the Senate, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has facilitated the rehabilitation of critical roads in the district. A statement issued by the Senator’s Media Adviser, Enitan Olukotun, said the roads when completed, would significantly ease transportation challenges, reduce travel time, and enhance economic activities in the respective communities. ” In addition to the ongoing…
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Abiodun Commiserates with victims as rainstorm destroys school building in Ipokia LG
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the victims of a rainstorm that destroyed the classrooms of Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School, Ilase, in the Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. A 14-year-old Junior Secondary School Three learner, Timothy Amosun, died in the incident, while five other learners, two teachers, a food vendor, and her…
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We’ll make Olumo Rock tourism destination of choice – Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said his government will make Olumo Rock the best tourism destination in the country. He also stated that his administration will now shift its focus to tourism as a deliberate policy to benefit from the potential inherent in that sector of the economy. According to the Governor, a plan would be developed…
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