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Lagos Safety Commission partners Global Sports Exclusive Promotions to mark World Drowning Prevention Day
The Lagos State Safety Commission, in conjunction with Global Sports Exclusive Promotions on Thursday held a road walk to stem the alarming rate of drowning incidents in swimming pools, beach houses and waterways in the state. The event, which commemorated the World Drowning Prevention Day, witnessed a large turnout of participants who walked from Ikeja Under Bridge to JJT Park…
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Makinde goes on vacation, Lawal steps in as Acting Governor
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has handed over power to his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal. The announcement was made via a letter read by Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin during Thursday’s valedictory plenary session for Mrs Yetunde Awe, who retires as Clerk of the House. Governor Makinde, in the letter, informed the House that…
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Convene stakeholders’ dialogue ahead planned protest, Oluwo urges Tinubu
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage in dialogue with relevant stakeholders ahead of the planned protest on August 1, 2024. In a statement signed by his press secretary, Alli Ibrahim, Oba Akanbi emphasized the importance of consultation in averting potential violent confrontations.…
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APC chieftain urges faith in Pres. Tinubu amid economic challenges
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on Nigerians, particularly the youth, to have faith in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to improve the economy and to shun the planned protests. Oyintiloye, a former member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), urged Nigerians to see a…
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Lagos students awarded for excellence in Mathematics using app
By Adeola Ogunrinde Students from public schools across Lagos State were honored on Thursday for their exceptional use of the Darsel App, a technology-based platform designed to facilitate mathematics learning, in the Junior Secondary School (JSS3) category. The Darsel App, known for its unique ability to provide solutions for both teachers and students, has made the challenging subject of mathematics…
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Prevent protest in Lagos, Lawmakers tell Sanwo-Olu
…Urge patience among youths The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take decisive actions to prevent the planned nationwide protest from escalating within the state. This urgent plea was presented during a plenary session on Thursday through a ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ brought forward by Majority Leader Noheem Adams. The lawmakers emphasized the…
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SGF Chairman, Abiodun mourns Ohaneze Ndigbo President General
…says death profound loss Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Nwuanyanwu, as a profound loss to the nation. In a statement on Thursday, Prince Abiodun described the news of the death of the businessman, publisher, and politician as…
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Gov. Abiodun approves NCE resolutions for Ogun workers
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the domestication of some resolutions of the National Council on Establishments (NCE) into the state’s civil service. The State’s Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya made the disclosure when the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ogun State Council, led by its Chairman, Comrade Hameed Ademola-Benco paid him a courtesy visit…
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Osun Gov orders free health insurance enrollment for PLWDs
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the Osun Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) to commence free enrollment of all Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in the state’s health insurance scheme. He also approved the procurement of necessary equipment to assist the PLWDs. This initiative, as stated by the Governor’s spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed, aligns with Adeleke’s…
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BREAKING: Osi Balogun Olubadan, Oba Adebimpe is dead
The Osi-Balogun of Ibadan land, Oba Lateef Gbadamosi Adebimpe has passed away. Oba Adebimpe was reported to have died on Wednesday after a brief illness. The Osi Balogun Olubadan commissioning a shopping complex built in his honour on July 9, 2024. He was last seen in public at the official commissioning of the new palace of the Olubadan at Oke…
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