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Sanwo-Olu pays N70m compensation to families of slain Police officers

The Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde has disclosed that the present administration has, since its inception, paid N70 million compensation to families of security officers who died or were injured in the line of duty in the state. Ayinde disclosed this at the presentation of another N5 million cheque to the family of a…

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Ekiti monarchs to end 400-year rift, meet Monday

In his bid to peacefully resolve the 400 years rift between the Ewi-in-Council and people of Imesi-Ekiti, the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, is set to visit the town on Monday. The Onimesi of Imesi-Ekiti, Oba Olatunji Olatunde, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Imesi-Ekiti is in Gbonyin…

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Lagos meets JDWAN, state transport unions as parties embrace dialogue to resolve differences

Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Sola Giwa has said the Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria (JDWAN) and the state transport unions have agreed to meet soon to resolve the issue of alleged extortion and harassment and foster unity amongst transport workers in the state. Speaking at the Ministry of Transportation’s conference room on Friday at Alausa…

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Police arrest eight illegal miners with 3 trailers loaded with marble stones in Kwara

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has arrested eight illegal miners along Share/Tsaragi and Patigi areas of the state The illegal miners arrested are; Abdulbagi Sadiq, Isah Amisu, Mohammed Idris, Alhassan Rabiu, Mohammed Abdulbagi, Ibrahim Balarabe, Mohammed Idris and Abubakar Tasiu. Their arrest was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ajayi Okasanmi…

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Osun validates State Development Plan 2023-2050

Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State government has validated the state’s Development Plan 2023-2050 in a bid to enhance the future development of the state. Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development, Prof. Olalekan Yinusa, stated that the Revised State Development Plan (2023-2050) is not about any political party, but a plan for the future of the state. Speaking at the…

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Two corp members die, fifteen to repeat service in Kwara

By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Francisca Olaleye has said that two of the 2021 Batch C, Stream 2 corps members lost their lives in the course of the one year mandatory youth service scheme in the state. Olaleye, in his message at the passing out parade ceremony for the 2021 Batch C, Stream…

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Buhari, Sanwo-Olu open 36th Lagos Trade Fair, restate commitment to MSMEs

President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday reiterated that the federal and state governments will continue to provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the country. They made the statement at the opening ceremony of the 36th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair, with the theme: “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value” held at…

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2023: Obasa charges film makers to continue mobilising for Tinubu

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has urged Nollywood actors, producers and entertainers of like minds not to relent in their efforts to ensure victory for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 election. Obasa gave the charge when he received a group, Progressive Coalition of Entertainers,…

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Oyebanji presents first budget to Ekiti State House of Assembly

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday presented his first budget to the state House Assembly that will help his administration to consolidate on the achievements of the immediate past administration in the state. Christened “Budget of Strong Beginning’ Oyebanji noted that the proposal was a product of his interactions with the people of the state across the three senatorial…

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Rep, Akande-Sadipe settles medical bill for indigent constituent, empowers physically challenged

The member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has cleared hospital bills of a Constituent, Mr. Kunle Olanite, who is suffering from Glaucoma. Akande-Sadipe’s gesture was received by applause from members of her Constituency, during a presentation ceremony on Wednesday in Ibadan.  At the event, Akande-Sadipe also empowered two physically challenged constituents, with cash…

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