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KWHA passes FOI, Water User Association Bills into law
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill and the Kwara State Water User Association Bill, 2025 into law during its Tuesday plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Salihu. Following the presentation of committee reports, the 10th Assembly directed the Clerk of the House to…
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Amotekun recovers stolen vehicle, TVs after Osun hotel robbery
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has recovered a stolen Toyota Matrix and six 42-inch LG televisions taken during a robbery at a hotel in Ode-Omu, Ayedaade Local Government Area. According to the Corps spokesperson, Yusuf Abass, the recovery took place in Ogere, Ogun State, after a high-risk gun duel between…
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Aiyedatiwa promises to implement key reforms on UNIMED
The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has promised to implement the key reforms from the report of the Visitation Panel set up to review the operations of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, describing their work as a critical step toward institutional development and excellence. He made the promise during a courtesy visit by members of the…
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SCUML, NFIU train gaming operators on anti-money laundering compliance in Lagos
The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit NFIU, have deepened their collaboration through a training on compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) laws for key industry practitioners in Nigeria’s gaming sector. The training, jointly organized by the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers, Nigeria Licensed Lottery Operators Forum, and the Association of…
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Fire destroys property worth millions in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga An early morning fire on Monday destroyed properties worth millions of naira at a residential building in Ayeyewa Compound, Towobowo Anko, Eruwa, Oyo State. The fire reportedly raged for over an hour before officials of the Oyo State Fire Service were contacted. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement,…
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Adeleke rehabilitates 11 abandoned APCs as Oyetola’s aide alleges fraud
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, says his administration is nearing completion of the rehabilitation of 11 out of 22 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) acquired by former Governor Rauf Aregbesola but abandoned for four years by the immediate past governor, Gboyega Oyetola. In a statement on Monday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke expressed concern…
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Sanwo-Olu commissions 442 new housing units in Surulere, Iponri
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday commissioned two major housing developments in Surulere and Iponri, adding 442 new homes to the state’s real estate stock under the “Greater Lagos” initiative. The projects were delivered through a joint venture by the Lagos Building Investment Company (LBIC) and private sector partners. At Obele-Oniwala in the Lawanson area of…
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Sanwo-Olu swears in TESCOM, LASIEC, LASERC members, urges integrity
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn in the newly appointed chairmen and members of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), and the final member of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, the governor urged the appointees…
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FG, Lagos urge Nigerians to embrace made-in-Nigeria goods
By Adeola Ogunrinde The federal and Lagos State governments on Monday called for investment in the production and consumption of Made-in-Nigeria products to boost Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This call was made during the 16th meeting of the National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (NCITI), hosted by the Lagos State government and organised by the Federal Ministry of…
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Ibadan Airport upgrade: Oyo gives assurance on flight resumption
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State government has assured that local flight operations will resume at the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan, before the end of the year. The airport, which officially commenced its upgrade on September 18, 2024, was temporarily shut down in March 2025 to fast-track construction work. In a statement, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade,…
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