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Akure, Ondo State – In his inaugural address on Monday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State announced the pardon of 43 convicts, marking his first act in office. The announcement came shortly after Aiyedatiwa took his oath of office, which was witnessed by numerous dignitaries, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, former governors Bisi Akande of Osun and Olusegun Osoba of Ogun, as well as ministers and other key figures.In a speech following his swearing-in ceremony at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, Aiyedatiwa revealed that the state advisory council on mercy had presented a list of convicts…

A frontline aspirant for Mushin Local Government Chairmanship and the convener of MUSHIN TUN TUN, Prince Adewale Arogundade, has commended members of The Mandate Movement (TMM) in Mushin and Odi-Olowo for their impressive turnout at the group’s general meeting over the weekend.The APC chieftain stated that the massive attendance demonstrated the unity and commitment of TMM members, a positive development for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).In a statement released through his media aide, Lateef Owodunni, Arogundade expressed deep appreciation for the overwhelming participation, reaffirming his dedication to the group’s progress.“I am truly honoured by the steadfast support and loyalty…

The Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) have established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables to address the persistent issue of fiber optic cuts and damages caused by road construction and rehabilitation activities. These disruptions have had a significant negative impact on telecommunications services across Nigeria. The Joint Standing Committee on Protection of Fiber Optic Cables was inaugurated Tuesday 18th February at the Boardroom of the FMoW, by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi, and his counterpart at the FMoCIDE, Engr Farouk Yusuf, with the…

By Adeyemi Obadimu In line with the ongoing commitment to a cleaner and more organized Lagos, the operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) (@LAGESCOfficial) alongside the team from the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) under the supervisory Commissioner for Environment, Barrister Tokunbo Wahab, today launched a clearance operation targeting the Idumota-Ebutte Ero and Elegbata axis.The operation focused on removing illegal shanties and structures that had been unlawfully built under bridges and along the road median, disrupting the flow of traffic and creating environmental hazards. This is part of a broader effort by the Lagos State Government to…

Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on his inauguration as the seventh democratically elected governor of Ondo State.Abiodun, who described the inauguration as a new chapter in a glorious dawn for the people of the Sunshine State, said the Ondo State governor had left no one in doubt about his resolve to radically transform the state and usher it into an era of prosperity under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner.He stated that the fact that the governor has just unveiled plans…

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, demonstrated religious tolerance by preaching at a pre-Ramadan lecture he was invited to in Lagos.The lecture, which took place on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, was attended by Muslim faithfuls who were astonished by Primate Ayodele’s unprecedented gesture—not only gracing the event but also preaching to them in the spirit of unity.At the lecture, Primate Ayodele spoke on the subject of love, emphasizing that the only thing God desires from mankind is the expression of love, regardless of any differences.He explained that he has not come into this life for religion…

Mediacraft Associates, a full-service Public Relations and Integrated Brand Communications consultancy firm, has been appointed as the public relations agency by the Alpha Mead Group, one of Africa’s leading total real estate solutions companies. This strategic partnership, which takes effect immediately, is aimed at attaining the company’s corporate objectives, by enhancing the company’s brand reputation, strengthening stakeholder and media relations, and effectively implementing its corporate communications. With an extensive track record in delivering impactful PR strategies, Mediacraft will now support Alpha Mead in achieving its communication goals and driving visibility across all media platforms. The partnership will focus on sustaining…

Fidelity Bank Plc is making impressive strides on its path to fulfilling the recapitalization targets set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). With a successful first phase of its capital-raising initiative that recorded over 238% over subscription and share price growth of over 100% evidencing a huge surge in investor confidence for the bank. Following the successful completion of phase 1 of its capital raise, the bank is exceptionally well-positioned to not only meet the regulatory threshold strengthen but also fuel its growth trajectory.With the recent conclusion of its equity capital raise through a Public Offer and Rights Issue,…

President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and expansion of the Lagos-Ibadan Dual Carriageway, section 1, and section 1 of the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway.Performing the flag-off at Sagamu, Ogun State, President Tinubu said the project, which would be completed in 24 months, would cover underpasses at Kara, Wawa, Magboro, and Arepo, while flyover bridges would be constructed at Kilometer 16 around the Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM) and Kilometer 37 at Makun around Sagamu.Pedestrian bridges, the president informed, would be constructed at Arepo, Magboro, NASFAT, Deeper Life, and Redemption Camp, while the construction of the 60 kilometers remaining portion of…

Digital solutions services provider, Globacom, has disclosed details of its ongoing nationwide network enhancement efforts to guarantee a better customer experience on the network. The company said the current phase of network improvement, which started last year, entailed the statewide rollout of new sites and the upgrading of the entire scope of its telecoms infrastructure upgrade, from the core network to access network, transmission and IP network, fiber network, metro access and backbone infrastructure as well as passive equipment expansion like power and environment. It promised to continue to be dedicated to creating a top-notch telecommunications infrastructure and providing customers…