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Abiodun calls for establishment of Air Force Base, school in Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force base to complement the security architecture of the state. Abiodun also made a case for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force school in the state to raise morally sound children for the nation. The governor made the demands at a meeting with a…
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Rainstorm wreaks havoc, renders many homeless in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Over 100 residents of Ijagbo town in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State were rendered homeless on Monday as a rainstorm wreaked havoc on the community. Educational institutions, residential houses, and market stalls were destroyed, with roofs blown away and properties damaged. The rainstorm severely impacted Ansar Deen College, Ijagbo, where more than 10 classrooms…
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Adeleke unveils N159bn infrastructure plan for 2025
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday unveiled a N159bn infrastructure plan for 2025, focusing on the road, health, and education sectors. The announcement was made during a ceremony at the Exco Lounge, Abere. The governor had in December 2023 introduced a N100bn infrastructure plan, which also covered roads, education, and healthcare. The newly unveiled plan…
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AbdulRazaq inspects multistorey prototype school, pledges more investment in public education
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inspected the multistorey prototype primary school in Adeta, Ilorin, describing it as a significant step in upgrading public school infrastructure alongside substantial investments in teaching quality. The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector this fiscal year by addressing gaps in school infrastructure and digital literacy. He…
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Hamzat urges Nigerians to remember their creator as they embrace technology
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat has urged Nigerians to understand that as they embrace technology, they should not forget their creator. Hazmat made this remark at the fourth Annual Ramadan Lecture/Iftar and Special Prayer in Memory of Late Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat, organised by Member of the Federal House of Representatives, Mushin Constituency II, Hon. Moses…
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Nigerian Army to establish new battalion in Ekiti
The Nigerian Army is set to establish a new battalion in Ikere-Ekiti, with the deployment of personnel and materials already underway. Outgoing Commander of the 12 Brigade, Lokoja, Major General Oluremi Fadairo, disclosed this on Monday during a courtesy visit to Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, in Ado-Ekiti. The visit also included senior military officers such as the new Brigade…
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Good health crucial for women’s productivity, says Osun FP Coordinator
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Family Planning Coordinator, Mrs. Abatan Ololade Margaret, has highlighted the crucial role of good health in women’s productivity and contributions to society. She stated this while addressing women during a market sensitization program organized by the Osun State Ministry of Health and the State Primary Health Care Development Board, in collaboration with MSI…
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Group seeks immediate reinstatement of Edo council chairmen
A group under the umbrella of the Concerned Edo Youth has called for the immediate lifting of the suspension on the council chairmen in the state, saying their prolonged absence had led to the perpetuation of illegality, panic, and violence in the councils. The group called on the Edo State House of Assembly to make public the report of the…
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Lagos launches emergency vaccination at King’s College amid diphtheria fears
The Lagos State Government will commence an emergency vaccination exercise for students of King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island, on Wednesday following a reported diphtheria outbreak at the school. The state’s Ministry of Health is spearheading the vaccination campaign to curb the spread of the disease and safeguard the students. Health experts and senior government officials will be present to oversee…
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Building collapse: Sanwo-Olu launches new regulatory initiative to strengthen controls
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has introduced a new regulatory initiative to address deficiencies in the built environment. On Monday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu launched the Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP)—a transformative model aimed at fostering safer, more compliant, and sustainable urban planning in Lagos. The initiative, designed to enforce strict adherence to standard building practices, was unveiled before a…
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