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PDP to Oyebamiji: Explain sale of Osun bank before eyeing Governorship
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged the Managing Director/CEO of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, to explain his alleged role in the sale of Osun Living Trust Bank to a Ponzi scheme, as recently described by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement…
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Sanwo-Olu celebrates Children’s Day with Lagos schools
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, celebrated this year’s Children’s Day at the Police College Ground in Ikeja, with representatives from 5,662 schools across Lagos State in attendance. The governor used the occasion to reaffirm his administration’s unwavering commitment to the well-being and future of Lagos children, echoing the celebration’s theme: “Children: Our Future…
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Ondo public servants honour first female accounting doctorate holder
The Forum of Accountants in the Public Service of Ondo State has honoured and showered accolades on a trailblazing accountant, Mrs. Omobola Oladipo PhD, for becoming the first female accountant to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting in the public service of Ondo State. Oladipo, a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), currently serving…
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Soun visits Nasarawa, canvasses cultural unity
By Adejayan Gbenga The Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, at the Government House, Lafia. According to the monarch, the visit—facilitated by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad (rtd)—reflected the enduring role of Nigeria’s royal heritage…
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Afenifere appoints Falae as NEC Chairman
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has appointed Oba Olu Falae as the Chairman of its National Executive Committee. Falae is a former Secretary to the government of the federation and traditional ruler of Ilu-Abo in Akure North, Ondo State. His appointment was made known at Afenifere’s monthly meeting, held at the Akure home of its national leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti,…
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Oyo Assembly urges Makinde to review duty tour allowance for civil servants
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed a motion urging Governor Seyi Makinde to approve an upward review of the Duty Tour Allowance (DTA) payable to civil and public servants in the state. The motion, sponsored by Hon. S.A. Onaolapo and Hon. M.O. Abiola, was read during Tuesday’s plenary session. According to the motion, the current…
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Sanwo-Olu urges civil servants to embrace professionalism, innovation
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on civil servants to uphold professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsiveness, and a commitment to continuous improvement in the discharge of their duties. He described professionalism in the civil service as the foundation of efficient governance. The governor made the call on Tuesday at the opening of the Year 2025 Strategic Meeting of Heads…
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Hardship: Lagos begins integration of NIN into Social Register for FG’s cash transfer
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced that it has commenced the integration of the National Identification Number (NIN) into the Lagos State Single Social Register (LASSR), a subset of the National Social Register, to facilitate the Federal Government’s cash transfer programme for vulnerable residents. The state’s Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Ope George, disclosed…
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JUST IN: NIWA boss Oyebamiji declares governorship ambition for Osun 2026
The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 Osun State governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oyebamiji made the declaration on Tuesday during a meeting with supporters, youth groups, and political stakeholders at the Tinubu/Shettima campaign office in Osogbo. He later led…
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Lagos pushes power reform with new electricity law
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State has taken a pioneering step in Nigeria’s power sector reform with the passage and implementation of the Lagos State Electricity Law, 2024. The law empowers the state to regulate its own electricity market—covering generation, transmission, distribution, and trading. Signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in December 2024, the legislation establishes key institutions to drive Lagos’ electricity…
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