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Oyo SSG Bags NUJ Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Urges Journalists to Uphold Ethics

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  The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, has urged journalists in the state to uphold the ethics and professional standards of journalism in their daily reportage, particularly during the electioneering campaign period. Professor Babatunde gave the charge while receiving an award presented to him by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, during a courtesy visit to his office at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. Professor Musibau Babatunde who was honoured with the NUJ Excellent in Public Administration Award as part of activities marking the union’s 60th anniversary, advised journalists to always verify the authenticity of information before publishing stories on their respective news platforms. The Secretary to the State Government urged members of the union to maintain effective communication with the state government to ensure that facts are properly established before stories are disseminated to the public. Professo...
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APC PBAT-KOH 2027 Campaign Council Targets 4,000 Lagosians in Food Bank Outreach

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  The APC PBAT-KOH 2027 Campaign Council has unveiled a Food Bank Outreach initiative aimed at providing food assistance to 4,000 vulnerable residents across Lagos State as part of efforts to promote humanitarian service and support struggling households. The initiative was inaugurated on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos, by the Director of Humanitarian Services Directorate of the campaign council, Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu, popularly known as Dullar. Speaking at the inauguration, Salawu said the initiative was more than a food distribution programme, describing it as a demonstration of the council's commitment to humanity, compassion and the welfare of the people. He said the first phase of the outreach would provide 4,000 Lagosians with carefully packaged food hampers containing essential items, including rice, beans, garri and noodles. According to him, the food packages are intended to provide relief, solidarity and hope t...
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Union Bank and Nigerian Breweries Recognise Outstanding Educators, Commission Digital Learning Centre in Abuja

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  Lagos, Nigeria – Union Bank of Nigeria has again demonstrated its longstanding commitment to improving educational outcomes for students, teachers, and young people in the communities it serves through its sponsorship of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year Award Grand Finale, held on Friday, 30 October 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Now in its third consecutive year as a partner of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition (MTOTY), which is in its 12th edition, the Bank joined the organisers, Nigerian Breweries Plc and the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, and sector stakeholders to celebrate teaching excellence as the overall winner was announced. Ms Busayo Victoria Adeyemo of Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, Lagos, was named Maltina Teacher of the Year 2026 from ten finalists selected out of more than 2,000 entries nationwide. Her prizes include ₦10 million, a new Honda SUV, an international capacity development programme, and a ₦30 million in...
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Polaris Bank Promotes Savings Culture Among Katsina Students

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Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting financial literacy and responsible money management among youths through its World Savings Day engagement in Katsina, an educational initiative designed to instill a savings culture and encourage financial discipline from an early age. The Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Mr. Kayode Lawal, reiterated the Bank's commitment to advancing financial inclusion through education and meaningful community engagement. He said: “At Polaris Bank, we recognise that building a financially responsible generation begins with education. Our engagement with students through initiatives such as World Savings Day reflects our commitment to ensuring that young people understand the value of saving, financial planning and responsible money management. We are deliberate about supporting initiatives that equip the next generation with practical financial knowledge and the confidence to make sound financial choices.” Speaking at the programme on...
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Adebisi Secures Makinde's Assurance For First Secondary School

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  The Chairman, House Committee on Youth and Sports, Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Yusuf Adebisi, on Tuesday, attended the budget presentation on the floor of the Oyo State House of Assembly, delivered by His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, where the Governor assured him of the approval for the establishment of the first secondary school in Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1. The budget presentation, which attracted members of the State Executive Council, lawmakers, party leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders, was described as a defining moment for the people of Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1, who have for decades cried out for a government-owned secondary school of their own. For years, parents in the constituency have had to send their children to far-away schools in neighbouring constituencies, with many children trekking long distances daily, facing security risks, high transportation costs, and the stress of early morning journeys, just to access second...
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Lagos SWAGA Inaugurates Friday, Targets Grassroots Mobilisation for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Lagos chapter of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has reaffirmed its commitment to mobilising grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, ahead of its formal inauguration scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026. The inauguration, which will take place at the Blue Roof, Lagos Television, Agidingbi, Ikeja, is expected to attract political leaders, government officials, All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, traditional rulers and other prominent personalities. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Chairman of the Lagos SWAGA Media Committee, Hon. Lanre Odubote, described the forthcoming inauguration as a major step towards repositioning the movement, strengthening its organisational structure and expanding its political influence across Lagos State. Odubote, who spoke on behalf of the State Chairman, Hon. Alao Owolabi, popularly known as Bertola, said SWAGA was established as a volunteer-driven polit...
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2027: Igbo Community Leader in Orile-Agege Urges Support for Tinubu’s Second Term

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  A leader of the Igbo community in Orile-Agege, Lagos Chief Solomon Sunday Chukwu, , has called on members of the community to support  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, stressing the need for continuity in governance and the completion of ongoing developmental projects. Solomon, who spoke on the political position of the Igbo community, said members were being sensitised to support the government in power because Lagos was their home and their businesses and livelihoods depended largely on the continued development and stability of the state. According to him, there is no way Lagos can become a better place without cooperation between residents and the government, noting that supporting the administration would promote continuity and prevent the abandonment of ongoing projects. He maintained that the popular saying that "the devil you know is better than the angel you do not know" aptly captured the need to sustain the current a...
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