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Oyo Govt Steps Up Environmental Enforcement, Arrests 19 Illegal Scavengers, Seals Polluting Facility in Ibadan*

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* The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, has intensified its environmental enforcement efforts across Ibadan metropolis with the commencement of a 24-hour surveillance operation to curb illegal scavenging activities, alongside the sealing of a food processing facility for environmental violations. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this during an interview in his office, explained that the action is targeted at regulating the activities of metal scavengers, popularly known as “BOLA,” in order to prevent infrastructure vandalism, enhance public safety and promote environmental sustainability across the state. Hon. Aderinto reiterated that the Ministry has a statutory responsibility to keep Oyo State clean and free from activities that pose environmental and public health hazards, noting that unchecked scavenging has contributed to environmental degradation and insecurity in some parts of ...
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Fostering Collaboration for Seamless Project Delivery*

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 * The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation received the Federal Controller of Works, Engr. Olufemi Dare, and his team earlier today. The visit aimed to foster collaboration on seamless project delivery.  Welcoming the delegates, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated that the meeting would strengthen ties between the two parties.  He highlighted Lagos' unique challenges, with over 30 million people and a high volume of daily vehicular movement, requiring effective management and safety measures.  Mr. Osiyemi called for action oriented strategic engagements to achieve desired results in project management.  Earlier, the Federal Controller of Works emphasized the need for intentional synergy between the Federal Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Transportation to ensure smooth project delivery in Lagos State.  He highlighted the importance of collaboration on traffic management and coordination, citing the Coastal Road projec...
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14 Years of Democratizing Landownership: How Adron Homes Is Redefining Mass Housing in Nigeria

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  For decades, homeownership in Nigeria remained an elusive dream for millions, restricted by rising rents, unstable housing markets, and mortgage systems beyond the reach of the average citizen. Fourteen years ago, Adron Homes and Properties Limited set out to challenge this reality with a bold and disruptive vision: to make land and homeownership affordable, accessible, and achievable for everyday Nigerians. Founded on the principle that housing should be a right and not a privilege, Adron Homes has steadily emerged as one of Nigeria’s most influential mass housing developers. At the heart of its success is an affordability-driven model that prioritizes inclusion without compromising quality. Through flexible payment plans, low initial deposits, and extended installment options, the company has broken long-standing financial barriers that once excluded civil servants, young professionals, artisans, traders, and Nigerians in the diaspora from owning property. Fourteen years on, th...
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Polaris Bank Marks World Cancer Day with Free Breast Cancer Screening for 100 Women NationwideLagos, Nigeria –

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 In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social   impact   with   the   launch   of   a   nationwide   free   breast   cancer   screening   initiative   in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E).  The initiative is designed to promote awareness, screening, early detection, and preventive care, reinforcing   the   Bank’s   belief   that   access   to   health   services   is   a   critical   foundation   for individual and economic wellbeing. As   part   of   this   year’s   World   Cancer   Day   activit...
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LASTMA APPREHENDS DANGOTE TRUCK DRIVER FOLLOWING SERIOUS HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH COMMERCIAL BUS, LEAVING THREE PASSENGERS CRITICALLY INJURED ALONG LAGOS–BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY.

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The Lagos State Government has received with deep concern reports of a serious road traffic collision that occurred at Mosafejo–Aradagun, along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, involving a Dangote articulated truck and a commercial Mazda bus with registration number FST 946 YK. Preliminary accounts indicate that the incident ensued when the driver of the articulated truck, while attempting to execute a manoeuvre at an unauthorised U-turn point, collided head-on with the oncoming commercial bus. The violent impact resulted in three male passengers sustaining severe injuries while the driver was immediately apprehended by LASTMA. Personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in synergy with operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), responded with commendable promptitude to the distress situation. Through a swift and well-coordinated emergency intervention, all three critically injured victims were successfully rescued from the scene and immediately conveyed to...
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Oyo @ 50: Oyo State Advisory Council Congratulates Governor Makinde, State Indigene

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  The Chairman Oyo State Advisory Council Chief Bolaji Ayorinde SAN, OFR and other members of the Council congratulate His Excellency, Governor  Seyi Makinde, FNSE, D.Sc, GSSRS, and the great people of Oyo State on the historic milestone of the  Oyo State @ 50 celebration. In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, Chief Ayorinde hailed the people of Oyo State for their resilience and support in taking the State to greater heights. The statement said, "As we mark 50 years since the creation of Oyo State, we reflect with pride on how far we have come. Our journey has not been without challenges, but it has been shaped by resilience, shared sacrifices, notable achievements, and steady growth. This celebration belongs to all of us. It is a time to appreciate the leadership that has steered our course, the communities that have worked tirelessly for progress, and the rich cultural heritage that continues to unite us as one people". He Continued  "...
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Fidelity Bank Improves Access to Quality Education in Anambra

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    Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education and youth empowerment with the renovation of an administrative building to Community Secondary School, Enugwuabo Ufuma, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.   The one-storey administrative block was comprehensively renovated as part of Fidelity Bank’s interventions to address infrastructural challenges faced by the school. The renovated facility was then formally handed over to the school community at a ceremony attended by government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders.   Speaking at the official handover ceremony, the Regional Bank Head, Fidelity Bank Plc Awka, Dr. Nosa Orumwense, said the project underscores the bank’s long-standing commitment to investing in education as a catalyst for sustainable development.   “For us at Fidelity Bank, this project represents more than a building. It represents opportunity, p...
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