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FG begins clearing of drainages on Lagos Federal roads after flooding
Following the flooding resulting from the rainfall in Lagos on Wednesday, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the clearing of drainages on Federal roads in the state. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works for Lagos State, revealed this in a statement on Thursday. The order was issued after Wednesday’s rainfall in Lagos disrupted commercial activities. Kesha said…
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KWASIEC extends submission of nomination forms date for upcoming LG polls
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) has announced a new schedule for the submission of nomination forms for the upcoming Chairmanship and Councilorship elections. This decision, made in response to appeals from various political parties seeking more time for their primaries, was communicated through a statement signed by KWASIEC Chairman, Baba Okanla in Ilorin on…
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Osun Gov Adeleke suspends SSA amid allegations of misconduct
Comrade Emmanuel Adebisi By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the suspension of a Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Comrade Emmanuel Adebisi, with immediate effect. The suspension, announced in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, is said to be temporal, pending the outcome of investigations led by the Chief of Staff…
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Gov Adeleke warns Osun transport workers against violence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a stern warning to transport workers, cautioning them against actions that could lead to violence and lawlessness. In a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, Adeleke directed the Commissioner for Transportation to convene a reconciliatory meeting with all conflicting groups within the transport sector.…
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Sanwo-Olu praises LSETF for job creation, calls for enhanced efforts
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lauded the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) for its efforts in creating over 200,000 jobs at the Lagos State Employment Summit 2024. He stated this at a summit, themed “Job Creation, Uniting for Impact: Create, Collaborate, Change,” held in Lagos on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that while the LSETF’s…
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Succour as Ogun Govt set to begin massive roads rehabilitation, reconstruction
The Ogun State Government has embarked on massive rehabilitation and reconstruction of many roads across the state. The rehabilitation, according to the Commissioner for Works, Engr Ade Akinsanya, will be priotised, based on fund availability and the economic viability of those roads. He said that 120 roads, spread across the 20 local governments in the State, were submitted by stakeholders.…
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Ogun to provide succour for affected residents of Igbeba Housing Estate
The Ogun State Government has approved the allocation of 15 housing units from the affordable housing programme in Itanrin, Ijebu-Ode, to the affected residents of Igbegba Housing Estate, whose houses were recently demolished. Fifteen 15 housing units were affected by the recent demolition as the state government intensified its urban regeneration programme. The General Manager, Ogun State Housing Corporation, Mr.…
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Food Security: Southwest governors to finalize strategies on clearing cluster farmlands
The six governors from the Southwest region would this week finalize strategies on clearing cluster farmlands for massive food production, as they have directed their agriculture commissioners to quickly build on the plan developed during their meeting recently, WESTERN POST gathered. It was gathered that each State government is to support farmers to clear farmlands in cluster positions to the…
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IBEDC: Oyo residents lament incessant power outage
….seek Makinde’s intervention Residents of Omi-Adio in Ido Local Government of Oyo State have lamented on the incessant power outage by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The residents said the incessant power outrage had on for more than six months, adding that it is only companies owned by foreigners that enjoy regular power supply. Speaking on behalf of the…
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Abiodun orders massive manhunt for perpetrators of Sunday’s kidnapping on Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered security agents to launch a massive manhunt for perpetrators of Sunday’s kidnapping along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway. Many people were reportedly kidnapped around the Area Command and Ilishan City Gate on the ever busy road by gunmen who ambushed them at about 9 pm. Security sources said the kidnapping was an insider’s…
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