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Edo plans fresh intervention on flood, erosion
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Edo State Government says it will commence intervention works to tackle flooding, gully erosion and watershed degradation as the dry season begins. The Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management Agency (Edo FEWMA), Hon. Mohammed Bawa Okoyomoh, disclosed this at a capacity-building workshop for participating states in the Nigeria Climate Adaptation–Erosion…
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Sehin family warns against third-party deals over Olokola FTZ land
By Boye Oyeyemi The Sehin Royal Family of Ipare in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State has rejected claims that its ancestral land is under the authority of the Aheri Kingdom, warning government and prospective investors against dealing with third parties over the proposed Olokola Free Trade Zone project. The family said it was not opposed to the development…
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Aiyedatiwa injects N500m into Ondo workers’ car, housing loan schemes
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved an additional N500 million seed fund for the state’s car and housing loan schemes for public servants, alongside upward reviews of the loan ceilings and Duty Tour Allowance. The approvals, announced on Friday by the Head of Service, Chief Segun Odusanya, are part of measures by the administration to improve…
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Ekiti dredges waterways to curb flooding
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has commenced the dredging of waterways and river channels in flood-prone areas as part of measures to reduce the risk of flooding across the state. The exercise, being carried out by the Ekiti State Environmental Protection Agency, is aimed at improving the flow of stormwater by removing silt, refuse and other materials obstructing…
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Gov Makinde makes fresh appointments in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a fresh round of appointments into various positions in the state government, including the Oyo State Elders’ Council and several advisory and executive roles. The governor appointed the immediate past Chairman of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, and former member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Pastor Akin…
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Oyo APC gov candidate Alli celebrates Ladoja at 82
By Adejayan Gbenga The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on his 82nd birthday and first anniversary on the throne. Alli, in a congratulatory message issued by his campaign organisation’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bisi Oladele, in Ibadan on Friday, described Ladoja as an outstanding…
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Ekiti dissolves Okada riders’ executives, names caretaker committee
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has dissolved the executive councils of the Okada Riders Association across the state and constituted a 10-member caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the association. The dissolution took immediate effect following a recommendation by the association’s Board of Trustees, according to a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Transportation, K.K. Ajobiewe.…
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Aiyedatiwa’s community aides will drive grassroots development, Fasoranti says
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has expressed confidence that the newly appointed senior special assistants on Community Engagement will strengthen grassroots governance and accelerate development across the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, stated this on Thursday when he received the three aides during a courtesy visit to his office. Fasoranti said Governor Lucky…
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Kwara lawmakers pass N730.65bn revised 2026 budget
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 Revised/Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N730,654,764,929.90, representing an 11% increase over the approved budget of N656,595,559,298.49. The bill, which was first presented to the assembly on September 1, 2026, was passed on Thursday after the lawmakers considered and adopted the report of the House Committee on Finance…
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LASBCA demands stricter standards to curb building collapse
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has called for stricter professional standards and greater collaboration among built-environment stakeholders to prevent building collapse and improve construction safety across the state. The agency’s General Manager, Bldr. Florence Gbaye, made the call at the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG), Amuwo Odofin Cell conference in Lagos. Gbaye warned professionals against…
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