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INEC to use 202 RACs for early deployment in Osun poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As preparations for the August 15 Osun State governorship election gather momentum, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will use 202 Registration Area Centres (RACs) to facilitate the early deployment of election personnel and materials on polling day. The commission said the centres, comprising 97 Super Registration Area Centres and 105 Registration Area…
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Sanni replaces Balogun as Oyo commissioner for women affairs and social inclusion
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, relieving the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, of her appointment. As a result, the governor redeployed Alhaja Faosat Joke Sanni to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion with immediate effect. Western Post confirmed the development via a statement made…
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Adeleke inaugurates Lameco Flyover, says Osun has delivered over 300km of roads
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday inaugurated the Lameco Flyover in Osogbo, saying his administration has constructed over 300 kilometres of roads across the state since assuming office. Speaking at the inauguration, Adeleke also disclosed that his administration had completed more than 27 kilometres of intracity roads in Osogbo, adding that over 10 major…
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LAMATA secures permanent NRC licence to expand Lagos Red Line operations
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) a permanent rail operating licence and a long-term Track Access Agreement, paving the way for a major expansion of commuter services on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line. The approval gives LAMATA legal authority to operate passenger and freight services along the Red Line corridor…
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Edo moves to transform tourism sector
…targets tourism boom with AI, investment The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state’s tourism sector through innovation, technology, strategic partnerships, and sustainable investment. Governor Monday Okpebholo restated the commitment at the maiden edition of the Edo State Tourism Summit and Exhibition in Benin City, where he was represented at the event by the Secretary to…
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LASG urges calm as Sanwo-Olu moves to tackle flooding
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has appealed for calm after flash flooding hit several parts of the state over the past two weeks, announcing that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary drainage channels to boost flood control. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said on Tuesday that…
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Alaafin praises Tinubu for approving Oyo Circular Road project
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the construction of the Oyo Circular Road project, describing the decision as a major boost for infrastructure and economic development in the ancient city. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the monarch…
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Makinde makes fresh appointments across key sectors
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sent the name of the Permanent Secretary for General Administration, Dr Olabode Taiwo Ladipo, to the State House of Assembly for confirmation as commissioner-nominee. Similarly, the governor also approved a new wave of appointments across different government sectors in the state. Arc. Ifeoluwa Akande was named Chairman of the Samuel Ladoke…
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UNESCO to recognise Oyo as international heritage site
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo has joined global cultural stakeholders in Brazil as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) moves toward recognising Oyo as an International Heritage Site for Yoruba Exceptional Values. The proposal was made public at an ongoing international conference in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, where scholars, cultural institutions, and government representatives are discussing…
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Osun poll: INEC to transmit results electronically, deploy BVAS
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured stakeholders that results of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State will be transmitted electronically to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), while the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will be deployed for voter accreditation and authentication. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter…
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