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Oyo Govt begins water project at Ibadan Airport, Correctional Centre
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government, through the State Water Corporation, has commenced the process of connecting potable water to the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan. The Executive Chairman of the Corporation, Elias Adeojo, disclosed this during a meeting with the Managing Director of Cranebury, the construction company handling the project, Mr. Jonny Sdozine, and the Project Manager, Mr.…
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Lagos unveils traffic diversion plan for ECOWAS 50th anniversary
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan on key roads in Victoria Island to facilitate the smooth hosting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 50th anniversary celebration, taking place from May 27 to 29. In a statement released on Monday, Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the state’s Ministry of Transportation, said…
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Okpebholo urges parents to play greater roles in children’s upbringing
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has called on the parents and guardians to play greater roles in their children’s upbringing, especially in dissuading them from joining cult groups. Okpebholo said this in his message on the 2025 Children’s Day celebration. “His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, extends warm felicitations to all children in Edo State and across Nigeria…
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Children’s Day: Gov. AbdulRazaq pledges greater investment in education, child welfare
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in quality education, healthcare, and child protection as Nigeria marks the 2025 Children’s Day. In a personally signed statement issued on Tuesday in Ilorin, the governor congratulated children across the state, pledging continued support to policies and programmes aimed at giving them a strong…
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Police brutality in Kwara: unmasking the forces behind rights abuses
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho From unlawful detentions to suspicious deaths in custody, growing evidence links security operatives in Kwara State to widespread abuses carried out under the guise of crime-fighting. The saying “Police is your friend” has long been promoted by Nigerian authorities to symbolize public trust. But in Kwara, and much of the nation, the phrase now rings hollow.…
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OAU students vow to boycott exams over non-issuance of ID cards
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have vowed not to sit for any examinations if the university management fails to issue identity cards to all students before the commencement of exams. In an open letter to the OAU management, signed by the President of the Great Ife Students’ Union, Isaac Omoboriowo, and two other union…
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LASPA partners LG Ministry for improved sensitisation on street parking
As part of efforts to ensure stronger collaboration and synergy for a better parking culture, the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has held a strategic meeting with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development. Speaking at the meeting, the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu informed that the State Parking Authority has concluded arrangements for the…
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FG lauds Makinde for growing Oyo revenue
By Adejayan Gbenga The Federal Government has commended the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for his administration’s significant impact on the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 157th Joint Tax Board Meeting in Ibadan on Monday, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji Adedeji praised Makinde for…
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LASG signs waste management concession agreement With Ghanaian firm
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has signed a waste management and processing concession agreement with Jospong Group of Companies, a Ghanaian firm, as part of efforts to advance its “Cleaner Lagos” initiative and tackle the state’s long-standing waste disposal challenges. The agreement was formally signed at a ceremony in Alausa, Ikeja, by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for…
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How I will improve Oyo tax systems – Gov Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has assured that his administration will continue to improve the state’s tax systems to make them more efficient and effective without overburdening taxpayers. Makinde gave the assurance at the 157th Joint Tax Board Meeting held in Ibadan on Monday. According to the governor, “Our administration will continue to strengthen the capacity…
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