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May 29: Obasa lauds Tinubu’s economic reforms, reaffirms Lagos Assembly’s commitment to collaboration with FG
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa has lauded the bold and transformative economic reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu. Obasa gave the applaud in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Office while congratulating Tinubu on his second anniversary in office. “It takes ingenuity, courage, and a strong sense of conviction to…
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Two dead, 15 injured in Osun road crash
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Two persons were confirmed dead and 15 others injured in a lone accident involving a commercial truck at the Iwo Road junction in Gbongan, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State. The incident, which occurred at about 8:26 a.m. on Wednesday, involved a blue DAF E2000 truck reportedly transporting both livestock and human passengers from Kebbi…
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Cleric sentenced to death by hanging for ritual killing in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo An Islamic cleric, Kabiru Ibrahim, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo for the murder of one Adeleke Lukman, in what the court described as a ritual killing disguised as a spiritual exercise. Kabiru was charged with conspiracy, murder, and stealing, contrary to Sections 324, 319(1), and…
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Ilaro monarch presides over formal installation of new Obas in Yewaland
In line with the provisions of the 2021 Obas Law of Ogun State and the approval by the Ogun State government, the Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman of the State’s Council of Obas, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Olugbenle, has presided over the formal installation rites of newly crowned kings under the jurisdiction of the Yewa Traditional Council.…
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Tears as gospel minister Big Bolaji laid to rest in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga The remains of popular gospel singer Bolaji Olarewaju, fondly known as Big B, were buried amid tears on Wednesday in Ibadan. He was laid to rest in the presence of his wife, siblings, family members, and well-wishers at the All Souls Private Cemetery, Ido, Ibadan. In his exhortation during the burial ceremony held on May 28, Bishop…
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Court jails three internet fraudsters in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, convicted and sentenced Ibrahim Ajisafe Oladimeji, Hassan Abdulmalik Temitope, and Babatunde David Olusegun for internet fraud. The trio was prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on separate charges bordering on impersonation and…
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Lagos pays N15bn to 6,024 retirees, smashes pension backlog
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has paid over N15.1 billion in pension entitlements to 6,024 retirees across various arms of the public service between May 2024 and April 2025. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa.…
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We will continue to ensure MDAs comply with budgetary provisions, says Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly through its Chairman, Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Hon. Lukmon Olumoh, has said that the assembly would continue to ensure that Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state comply with the budgetary provisions. It would be recalled that the House is currently reviewing the last quarter of the 2024 budget and the…
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Tourism: Lagos spends N8.4bn sponsoring 143 cultural events in one year
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has disclosed that the state spent N8.4 billion to sponsor 143 cultural events between May 2024 and May 2025. She made the disclosure during the 2025 Annual Ministerial Press Briefing in Lagos, held to mark the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term. Benson-Awoyinka said the…
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Oyo Assembly dismisses petition against Pacesetter Transport Service
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly has dismissed a petition filed against the management of the Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS) by Mr. Ibrahim Asiwaju, Chairman of the Association of Sacked Supervendors and Investors. The recommendation to dismiss the petition was contained in a report presented during Tuesday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon.…
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