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Oyebamiji pledges insurance scheme for Osun traders, donates ₦10m
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has promised to introduce an insurance scheme for traders if elected. Oyebamiji made the pledge on Thursday during an endorsement programme organised by traders at Sabo Market in Osogbo, where he also donated ₦10 million to support their businesses. The APC…
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Heavy gridlock stalls traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Motorists travelling along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are currently stranded as heavy traffic has brought movement to a standstill on both carriageways of the highway. The worst of the congestion was recorded around the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Redemption Camp gate, where vehicles remained virtually stationary for several hours, according to observations by Western Post. As of press time,…
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Okeniyi advocates priority for child heart care at OAU inaugural lecture
The Chief Medical Director of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Professor John Akíntúndé Ọládọ̀tun Òkènìyì, has called for increased investment in child heart care, saying improved healthcare infrastructure and early interventions are critical to reducing childhood illness and deaths in Nigeria. Professor Okeniyi made the call while delivering the 424th Inaugural Lecture of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU),…
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Lagos moves to enforce approval for traditional festivals
The Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture has urged registered traditional groups and associations across the state to obtain government approval before organising festivals, reiterating its “No Approval, No Celebration of Festivals” policy. The sensitisation programme, held at the Theatre Hall of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture in Ikeja, brought together traditional rulers, Isese practitioners, scholars…
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Adeleke accuses APC of purchasing voter cards, warns Osun residents against inducement
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has alleged that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are engaged in the illegal purchase of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and the collection of voters’ card PINs ahead of the August 15 local government election, urging residents not to fall for the alleged scheme. In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson,…
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Lagos ranked West Africa’s most climate-resilient city
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State has been ranked the most climate-resilient city in West Africa, while Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu received the Grand Laureate of Climate Governance award for leading what was described as the region’s most advanced and measurable climate governance system. The ranking emerged from the 2026 West Africa Climate Governance Index (WACGI) assessment, an evidence-based study that evaluated…
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Oluwo urges FG to promote Yoruba language, donates N2m for research
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the promotion and integration of indigenous languages into Nigeria’s education system. Speaking at his palace during a visit by the leadership of the Association of Yoruba Language Scholars (Egbe Omoran Ede Yoruba), Oba Akanbi warned that Nigeria’s…
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Kwara hails ex-CJ Kawu’s appointment as Legal Aid Council DG
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended his hearty congratulations to the former Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Sulyman Durosinloun Kawu, on his appointment as chairman of the Governing Board of the Legal Aid Council. The governor’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by the his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola,…
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Lagos Assembly moves to ban street begging as bill scales second reading
The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced legislative action to prohibit street begging and tackle the growing menace of street urchins across the state, as a bill seeking to ban the practice scaled second reading during Wednesday’s plenary. The proposed legislation is aimed at restoring order, improving public safety and promoting a cleaner environment in response to the increasing…
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Lagos graduates 570 creatives, highlights ₦10bn MSME support fund
The Lagos State Government has graduated 570 young men and women from its Eko Studio Culture talent development programme, while highlighting its newly launched ₦10 billion Cooperative Fund to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), including businesses expected to be established by the graduates. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his deputy, Kadri Hamzat, disclosed this on Tuesday at the…
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