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Otto-Awori LCDA writes Lagos Assembly, seeks swearing in of Acting Chairman
The Lagos State House of Assembly has received a letter from Otto-Awori Local Government titled “Swearing in of Hon. Abdulkareem Azeez Abiodun as the substantive Executive Chairman of Otto-Awori Local Council Development Area”. According to the Letter, following the demise of former Chairman, Prince Musibau Ashafa, and the provision of the Law, the Vice Chairman is to assume the Office…
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Oyo Speaker engages Kwara Governor, counterpart on legislative reforms
By Adejayan Gbenga – As part of efforts to strengthen legislative governance and accelerate constitutional reforms across Nigeria, the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, in Ilorin. The meeting…
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Juju musicians endorse Oyebanji’s second term governorship bid
The Ekiti State chapter of the Association of Juju Musicians of Nigeria (AJUMN) has declared its support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second term bid, praising his commitment to the welfare of the people and the overall development of the state. On Monday, the musicians staged an endorsement walk to the Governor’s office, singing and dancing in celebration of the state’s…
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Lagos disburses financial aid to 152 residents
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Government has extended financial assistance to 152 residents as part of the ongoing Sanwo-Olu Cares, Sanwo-Olu Listens initiative aimed at mitigating the socio-economic challenges faced by the populace. The presentation ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, where beneficiaries received varying sums ranging from ₦400,000 to ₦1.5 million, tailored according…
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Lagos Assembly summons Justice Commissioner, Solicitor-General, 3 others over executive order
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday has summoned the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro SAN, Solicitor- General, Mr. Ahmed Oyenuga, Commissioner for Local government, Bolaji Roberts and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; and Director of Litigation. According to the House, they are to appear before the House to make clarifications over…
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Lagos ideal destination for global brands in Africa, says Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Lagos as the ideal destination for global brands seeking sustainable growth in Africa, citing the state’s vibrant economy, youthful population, and enabling business environment. Sanwo-Olu made the remark on Tuesday while receiving Dave Thomas, Managing Director of Adidas Emerging Markets (Middle East, Africa, and Asia), during a courtesy visit at Lagos…
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EFCC secures final forfeiture of mineral-laden truck in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Justice Olukayode Ariwoola (Jnr) of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of a truckload of assorted solid minerals to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The ruling followed an application filed by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which convinced…
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Adeleke celebrates Senator Basiru, acknowledges contributions to Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, on his birthday, acknowledging his contributions to the growth and development of Osun State. In a congratulatory message signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke noted that Basiru’s commitment to success, through struggles and…
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Contractor assures early delivery of Oyo-Ogbomoso dual carriageway
By Adejayan Gbenga – The new contractor handling the Oyo-Ogbomoso dual carriageway project, JRB Construction Company Ltd, has assured that the project will be completed earlier than the September 2026 deadline. The JRB Technical Project Manager, Joseph Onche, gave the assurance on Tuesday while addressing newsmen at the project site in Ogbomoso. Onche explained that the company secured the contract…
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Ondo Assembly confirms 15 commissioner-nominees, defers one
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of fifteen out of the sixteen commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The confirmation took place during plenary on Tuesday after the Committee of the Whole House, chaired by Speaker Olamide Oladiji, presented its report. Lawmakers unanimously adopted the report through a voice vote. However, the…
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