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IPI Nigeria announces DSS removal of Arogundade’s name from security watchlist

The Nigerian Chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI) has announced the removal of the name of the Executive Director of International Press Centre, Mr Lanre Arogundade, from the Department of State Security’s watchlist after about 40 years. Arogundade’s journey to the watchlist began during the military rule when he served  as the president of the National Association of Nigerian…

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Oba of Lagos backs EFCC in fight against corruption 

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has assured the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) of support and commitment of the state’s traditional institution to the fight against corruption. He gave the assurance in Lagos, while receiving the Acting Director of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the EFCC, Ahmad M. Ghali, who led top officers of the Commission…

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Lagos Assembly urges security agencies to curb miscreants’ menace on roads

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday called on the Commissioner of Police, Olohunwa Jimoh to work with other security agencies to curb menace of miscreants on roads across the State. The lawmakers made this resolution during plenary after debating a motion moved by Hon. Babatunde Okanlawon (Kosofe 1) under Matter of Urgent Public Importance titled ”…

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Osun youths issue 7-day ultimatum over housing exploitation

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government to address growing exploitation in the housing sector or face a mass peaceful protest. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel in Osogbo, YAN Speaker, Rt. Hon.…

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Lagos Food Systems Hub to boost N14trn market — Commissioner

By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, on Tuesday revealed that the state is completing a Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Hub in the Epe area to strengthen the state’s N14 trillion food market. Speaking at the ministerial press briefing marking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term mid-point, Olusanya said the hub will…

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Delta40 launches Nigeria Venture Studio to drive innovation in key sectors

Delta40, a Venture Studio and VC Fund focused on energy, agriculture, fintech, and AI, officially launched its Nigeria Venture Studio in Lagos on April 30, 2025. The event, held in partnership with Nithio, an AI-driven clean energy investment platform, brought together key stakeholders including the Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole MFR, and Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, the…

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Anglican Diocese commends Sanwo-Olu for development strides in Lagos

The Diocese of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his administration’s achievements across critical sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, and urban development. The commendation was given by the Bishop of Lagos Diocese, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ifedola Senasu Okupevi, during his Presidential Address at the First Session of the 36th Synod held at Our…

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Osun: CSO slams ex-Speaker over ‘caretaker governor’ remark, urges probe

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance (CCSOGG) in Osun State has strongly condemned former Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, for describing Governor Ademola Adeleke as a “caretaker governor.” In a statement on Monday signed by its Secretary-General, Comrade Olalekan Johnson, CCSOGG labeled the remark as “treasonable, reckless, and inflammatory,”…

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