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Ikugbayigbe joins Egbe-Idimu chairmanship race, assures development
Ahead of the July 12, 2025 Local Government elections in Lagos State, Elder Comrade Femi Ikugbayigbe has officially declared his intention to contest for the Chairmanship seat of Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area (LCDA). In a statement released by his media team, Ikugbayigbe, a respected administrator and public affairs analyst, expressed his readiness to build on the developmental strides of…
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Lagos begins integration of NIN with State Social Register
The Lagos State Government has commenced the integration of the National Identification Number (NIN) into its Single Social Register, a move aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and reach of its social protection programmes. This aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to link all state registers with national identification for better coordination and delivery of social welfare. Permanent Secretary of…
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Governor Makinde commissions Kunle Afolayan Film Village in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has applauded celebrated filmmaker Kunle Afolayan and his team on the official unveiling of the KAP Film Village and Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Makinde described the project as a significant milestone for the state’s creative and tourism sectors. He directed the Itesiwaju Local Government authorities…
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LASG reaffirms support for MSMEs at Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has reiterated the Lagos State Government’s commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive in the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, reaffirmed this commitment on Friday evening during the opening of the three-day…
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Court adjourns ex-Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed’s trial to June 10
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has adjourned the ongoing trial of former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed to June 10 and 11, 2025. The former governor is facing allegations of diverting N5.78 billion in Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds. At the previous court session, the sixth prosecution witness (PW6), Suleiman Oluwadare Ishola, a former…
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LASG, policy groups meet over women’s economic empowerment initiative
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) have met with the representative of the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) and the Albridge Stone Group (ASG) to solidify their strategic alignment in preparation for the upcoming launch of the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy Roadmap, tentatively scheduled for May 2025. The meeting which was held on Thursday at…
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742 retirees receive N1.5bn from Lagos Govt
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through its Pension Commission (LASPEC), has disbursed N1.53 billion in accrued pension rights to 742 former public service staff. The government stated that the funds reflect the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to ensuring that no retiree leaves service without receiving their contributory pension entitlements. The Lagos State Head of Service, Bode…
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GAC member planning to impose son as APC chairmanship candidate in Ejigbo LCDA – Group
A political group under the umbrella of the Asiwaju Vanguard, has called on the party leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC, Lagos Chapter) to caution a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Chief Muraina Taiwo not to impose his son, Taoreed Taiwo as the chairmanship candidate in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (ELCDA). The group in a statement…
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Oyo begins payment of compensation to property owners on Circular Road
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government on Thursday commenced the disbursement of the first batch of compensation totaling N264 million to property owners affected by the construction of the Senator Rasheed Adewolu Circular Road. The presentation of cheques took place at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Agodi, Ibadan. Prior to the disbursement,…
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APC closes Osun secretariat to honour late National Director Adeniji
…as Governor Adeleke pays tribute By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the closure of its secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital, in honour of the National Director of Administration of the party, Hon. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji, popularly known as ‘Congo’. According to a statement issued by the State Secretary of…
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