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Oyo Govt signs N16bn contract for construction of 68km road project
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Oyo State Government, through the State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (Oyo RAAMP), has signed a contract agreement worth N16,273,711,608.09 for the construction of approximately 68km of rural roads under Phase 1 of the intervention project. According to a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Friday,…
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LASG shuts Oshodi pedestrian bridge over structural defect
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3, raising alarms over the bridge’s safety and structural integrity. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, issued the order in a statement released on Friday, expressing concerns about the bridge’s condition. “The order also mandated the contractor responsible for the initial…
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Southern governors forum commiserates with Gov. Makinde over brother’s passing
Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, over the loss of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde, who died on Friday, January 24 at the age of 65 years. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday, Governor Abiodun said the…
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Osun: Adeleke constitutes committee to resolve land disputes in three communities
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has constituted a 100-member High-Powered Land Crisis Resolution Committee to address the long-standing land disputes between the Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communities. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Chief Kolapo Alimi, the committee will include 25 representatives from each of the affected communities and…
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Adeleke urges NYSC members to avoid the temptation of ‘JAPA’
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged corps members to resist the temptation of leaving the country to avoid the risk of facing hardships abroad. Addressing corps members at the swearing-in and official opening ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 2 Orientation Programme at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ede, Osun State, the Governor…
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Police apprehend two suspects in kidnapping of retired AIG’s wife
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the kidnapping of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of Retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu. The suspects, identified as Agbojule Smart, 27, and Keleke Michael, 30, were intercepted early Friday, January 24, 2025, while attempting to flee Lagos State. During interrogation, they confessed to being part of a four-member gang…
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Lagos to supply 70 million gallons of pipe-borne water daily – Omotoso
The Lagos State Government has assured residents that plans are underway to supply 70 million gallons of pipe-borne water daily. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, during the “Citizen Engagement Forum” held on Friday at Alausa, Ikeja. Omotoso revealed that the government, despite challenges, is addressing the issue head-on. An agreement has been…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ex-Assembly members visit Lagos Speaker
Some former members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have paid a solidarity visit to the Speaker of the House, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. The ex-members were those who had served from First Assembly to the Ninth Assembly. Some of those who came were; former Majority Leader, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, Former Deputy Speaker, Hon. Funmi Tejuosho, Former Deputy…
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234 new police constables graduate from Police Training School in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has announced the graduation of 234 newly trained police constables from the Police Training School in Oyin Akoko after completing six months of intensive physical and intellectual training. The graduation ceremony, held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, featured a parade review, a march-past, and the presentation of awards to outstanding recruits. Inspector-General of Police (IGP)…
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LASG asks residents to take ownership of lighting installations
The Lagos State Government has called on residents in the State to take ownership of lighting installations and protect them. The call was made by the General Manager of the Lagos State Electricity Board, Engr. Temitayo Balogun, at the stakeholders’ town hall engagement which took place at Ikoyi, Lagos. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss the security of…
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