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FG Closes Ijora Bridge April 27
The Federal Government has confirmed there will be a full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos from April 27 for critical repair works. The Federal Controller of Works, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this during an inspection of the bridge on Monday. She said that the bridge connecting Ijora Causeway to Apapa needed comprehensive repairs,…
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Circular Road: Illegal Occupants Blame Fraudsters, Agents for Misfortune
By Iyabo Adebisi Illegal occupants of government land, whose properties were destroyed on the first segment of the Ibadan Circular Road corridor have blamed fraudsters and unscrupulous agents for their misfortunes. Some of the affected occupants, who spoke to journalists after receiving compensation for their properties destroyed, urged the Oyo State Government to deal decisively…
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We will restructure Aleshinloye Market to avert fire outbreaks – Makinde
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that his administration will restructure Alesinloye Market, Ibadan, to prevent the recurrence of the fire that destroyed goods worth millions of Naira in March. Governor Makinde stated this when he carried out an on-site inspection of the market, noting that it was sad that,…
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Makinde, Ladoja Inspect Circular Road Project
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has conducted a former governor of the state and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, around the Ibadan Circular Road Project, named after him. The duo inspected the 32.2 kilometres East Wing of the project, where the infrastructure component is nearing completion. The East Wing End connects the Lagos-Ibadan…
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Ogun Collaborates Morocco on Power, Education,
By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Confederation of General Employers of Morocco, CGEM, to collaborate on key sectors, including power generation, education, housing, infrastructure, and port development. Governor Dapo Abiodun signed the agreement on behalf of Ogun State while, Mr Ali Zerouali represented the Moroccan…
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Adeleke Mandates Contractors on Standard Road Construction
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed the contractors handling the dualisation of palace – brewery junction in Ilesa to ensure standard work and timely completion of the project. Governor Adeleke during an impromptu inspection of the project directed the contractor to speed up the work and deliver on time. “I…
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Abiodun Announces Plan to Extend Red, Blue Rail Lines to Ogun
By Abimbola Bamgbose The governor of Ogun State has announced plans to extend the Blue Rail Line from Agbado in Lagos State to Kajola and the Red Line from Okokomaiko also in Lagos to Agbara in Ogun State to further improve the state’s transport network. Prince Dapo Abiodun, who stated this during the inspection of…
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We’ve constructed 1000 kilometer roads – Abiodun
… Inaugurates Oke-Erinja-Ilobi road By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced that his administration has successfully constructed approximately 1,000 kilometers of roads since taking office in 2019. The governor made this statement while inaugurating the 3.12-kilometer Oke-Erinja-Ilobi road in Yewa South Local Government Area. He assured residents that his government is committed…
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Ogun to Reconstruct Access Roads
By Abimbola Bamgbose Motorists and residents in Ajibayo Village, as well as those travelling between Ajebo and Abeokuta in Obafemi Owode Local Government, will soon experience relief as the Ogun State government prepares to commence the long-awaited reconstruction of the road leading to the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences. Governor Dapo Abiodun made…
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Be proactive in the development of your community – Asiwaju of Ijesaland
By Funmi Ojo Nigerians have been urged to take proactive measures to develop their community. The Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Olayinka Fasuyi made the call in Osogbo at a programme, organised by the League of Veteran Journalists, “The Frontliners”, at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Press Centre, Iwo Road, Osun State. Chief Fasuyi pointed…
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Oyo Signs over N16 Billion Contract for Rural Road Project
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (Oyo RAAMP) has signed a contract agreement of over N16 billion naira for the construction of about 68km rural roads under phase 1 of the intervention project. The contract signing event which took place at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development, Ibadan, the…
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Adeleke Pledges Committment to Developmental Projects
By Mojisola Oladele Osun State government has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring unprecedented development across the nooks and crannies of the State. The State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke gave the assurance while inaugurating a motorized borehole for the People of Odogbo ijesa, Atakumosa Local Government Area. Senator Adeleke represented by Commissioner for Rural Development and…
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Road: No plan to demolish Ilesa Central Mosque – Adeleke
By Funmi Ojo Governor Ademola Adeleke has responded to the appeal of the Ijesa Muslim Community on the ongoing Ilesa road dualisation, reassuring the Muslim faithful that there is no plan to demolish the Ilesa Central Mosque. The Governor who spoke through his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noted that the assurance given during the ‘Ipade…
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Tinubu Drums Support for Makinde on Agric Revolution
By Iyabo Adebisi President Bola Tinubu has pledged to support the agricultural and development revolution being carried by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. He stated this while speaking at the commissioning of the 76.67 KM Adebayo Alao-Akala Memorial Expressway , linking Ogbomoso with Oke-Ogun zone of Oyo State. President Tinubu who was represented by the…
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Abiodun Inaugurates Sagamu Iperu-Remo-Ode Road
By Abimbola Bamgbose As the nation witnessed the first anniversary of the current administration in the country, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has given pass mark to the administration of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for laudable achievement recorded. The governor, therefore, promised that his administration would continue to key in into the Federal…
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Abiodun Pledges Completion of Outstanding Projects
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that his administration will continue to provide succor to the citizens and residents of the state by completing all outstanding projects of previous administration. Governor Abiodun made the disclosure at the commissioning and electrification of the Hospital road, Ogijo in Sagamu local Government area…
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Ekiti Govt Pays N300m Compensation to Property Owners
By Amos Ogunrinde Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has disbursed three hundred million naira to properties owners affected by the urban renewal policy of his administration. The beneficiaries were those whose buildings would be demolished in the Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti metropolis, a popular slum within the capital city, for the construction of the…
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Oyo Govt. Opens First Phase of Olodo Bridge
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government has opened the first phase of the Olodo bridge for motorists in fulfillment of it’s promise to open the bridge for vehicular movement before May 22, 2024 to ease the burden of road users in the area. Declaring the bridge open, the state’s Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport,…
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Structures Give Way as Ogun Kick-starts Safer School Initiative
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Over three hundred shanties and structures placed on setbacks and fences of Public Schools in Abeokuta the Ogun State capital have been demolished as the state government commenced a Safer School Initiative. The demolition took place in Schools including St John’s Primary School,Kuto, Nawair-Den Primary School,Oke -Ijeun, Nawair-Den Secondary School,Oke-Ijeun, Baptist Primary School, Idi-Aba…
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Osun CSDA Assures Communities of Basic Amenities
By Mojisola Oladele The Osun State Community and Social Development Agency, CSDA, has reiterated that it will continue to provide basic infrastructure and amenities such as roads, water healthcare services, and other necessary facilities to communities in the state. The General Manager of the Agency, Mrs Funmi Abokede gave the assurance while fielding questions from…
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Earth Road: Committee Issues 14-day Demolition Notice
By Olusegun Folarin A 14 – day demolition notice has been issued to owners of structures and other facilities located on the right of way for the proposed earth road from Itoku Market to Igbore, Igbein and Imo communities in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The Executive Secretary, Itoku Market -Igbore – Igbein – Imo…
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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Demolition Starts Saturday
The Federal Government has announced that the demolition of buildings situated within the right of way of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road will commence this coming Saturday. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Korede Keisha, disclosed this during a press briefing held in Lagos on Thursday. Keisha urged all residents whose houses have been…
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OGHA Upbeat about Agro-Cargo International Airport
By Omolara Adasofunjo The Agro-Cargo International Airport, Iperu has the potential to improve Ogun State’s socio-economic values upon completion and take-off. Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure made the remark during an assessment visit to the site of the project. Members of the Committee led by the Chairman,…
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Abiodun Commissions Siun-Owode Road, Promises More Development
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his government will continue with its infrastructural drive, especially in the area of road construction as a catalyst for economic growth and development. Governor Abiodun spoke at the commissioning of the six-kilometre (first phase) of the Siun-Owode-Ofada Road in the Obafemi Owode Local Government of…
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Ogun Introduces Measures for Proper Water Management
By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State government says it has introduced measures to regulate the process of taking water from natural sources for use in other areas to ensure proper management of water by all stakeholders. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya made this known to commemorate the 2024 World Water Day in Abeokuta, organized…
