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Oyo Govt Begins Final Inspection Ahead of NEWMAP-EIB Project Implementation, Urges Community Cooperation*

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  * The Oyo State Government has commenced a final inspection of proposed project sites ahead of the implementation of construction works under the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project – European Investment Bank (NEWMAP-EIB) intervention. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this during an inspection visit to Ebu Angelu area in Oyo (Atiba Local Government), Obananko/Cele area (Oyo West Local Government), and Maje area (Oluyole Local Government). Aderinto described the exercise as the final assessment before the commencement of construction activities. He explained that the inspection followed a series of earlier visits carried out by the Ministry in collaboration with the NEWMAP-EIB team to assess environmental conditions within the affected communities and adequately prepare for the intervention. According to him, the planned construction works will address problems caused by poorly managed culverts and waterways, whi...
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OYSCOHEST Hosts Professional Accreditation Teams for Resource Verification of HND Programmes*

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 * The Oyo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (OYSCOHEST), Eleyele, Ibadan, recently hosted two accreditation teams of two Professional regulatory bodies; Record Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (RORBN) and the Dental Therapist Registration Board of Nigeria (DThRBN).for the resource verification of its Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Health Information Management and Dental Surgery Technology. Receiving the teams in the Conference Room of the College, the Provost,  Mrs Oluyemisi Moradeke Oyewo, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining high academic and professional standards. She assured the visiting teams that the College had made deliberate efforts to provide a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning. During the visit, the accreditation teams inspected the available facilities in the Departments of Health Information Management and  Oral Health Science. The teams also assessed  academic and administrati...
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APC Inaugurates 36 Lagos State Executive Members for Four-Year Term

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Friday inaugurated 36 newly elected members of its State Executive Committee to serve for another four-year term. The inauguration ceremony took place at the party’s secretariat in Ikeja. The event, which was earlier scheduled for Thursday, was postponed following the death of the party’s Assistant Publicity Secretary, Mr. Karamo Yesiro. Yesiro died on Wednesday, barely 24 hours after he was re-elected during the party’s state congress held on Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the 2026 APC State Congress Technical Committee, Chief Oyinlomo Danmole, commended party leaders and members for their support toward the successful conduct of the state congress. Danmole, who was represented by Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, Secretary of the technical committee and Special Adviser to the state governor on Works, said the party was already positioning itself for victory in ...
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Lagos APC State Congress: JANDOR Reiterates Interest in 2027 Lagos Governorship Race

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Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, the 2027 Lagos APC Governorship Aspirant  has reiterated his interest in contesting the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State.  Dr. Adediran made this known in a broadcast aired yesterday across multiple media platforms, where he reflected on the evolving political landscape ahead of the next electoral cycle. JANDOR stated that with the signing of the new Electoral Act 2026 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the successful conclusion of party congresses by the APC nationwide, the political process is naturally progressing toward the emergence of party candidates for the 2027 general elections. He recalled that he publicly declared his intention to contest the Lagos governorship election as far back as October 2025, noting that the early declaration was a deliberate step aimed at stimulating constructive engagement on the future of governance and development in the state. JANDOR emphasized that his aspiration is anchored on years of ...
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Verve Joins PCI Security Standards Council, NEXO Standards Community, Reinforcing Global Commitment to Secure, Interoperable Payments

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      Lagos, Nigeria – March 5, 2026  — Verve International, Africa’s leading payment card brand, has announced its membership of two major global payment standards bodies, the  PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC)  and the  NEXO Standards community,  reinforcing its commitment to world-class security, interoperability, and future-ready payment infrastructure.   The PCI Security Standards Council is the global governing body responsible for setting and overseeing security standards that protect cardholder data across the entire payment ecosystem, including card schemes, banks, processors, merchants, and solution providers. Its standards help ensure that all entities involved in storing, processing, or transmitting card data meet strict security requirements, reducing exposure to fraud, data breaches, regulatory penalties, and operational risk.   By joining PCI SSC, Verve aligns more closely with globally recognised best practices for...
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TERROR RETURNS TO IBADAN AS SUNDAY IGBHOBO UNLEASHES MAYHEM ON REAL ESTATE FIRMS, BOASTS OF OLUBADAN'S BACKING

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  Barely one month after basking in the euphoria of a presidential pardon and dramatic return from exile, Yoruba Nation firebrand Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has plunged Ibadan into fresh crisis mode, this time unleashing his loyalists on real estate companies across the ancient city in a reign of terror that has left developers trembling.  In a chilling replay of his combative past, Igboho has been spotted storming construction sites with a war convoy of over 15 vehicles, flanked by armed boys who descend on unsuspecting real estate firms like a swarm of locusts, shutting down operations and demanding settlement before companies can breathe. The latest incident, which occurred on Monday, saw Igboho and his gang invade the premises of a prominent real estate development firm, halting work completely and subjecting terrified staff to a torrent of fire and brimstone as workers fled for safety. At the same time, the activist read the riot act, warning ...
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Steel Guardians Appoints Tugbiyele as New Managing Director

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  Steel Guardians Limited has appointed Mr. Segun Tugbiyele as its new Managing Director, effective March 1, 2026, marking a leadership transition aimed at strengthening the company’s growth strategy. Tugbiyele brings more than 35 years of professional experience across the finance, oil and gas, and real estate sectors.  He previously held several key positions at CMB Building, Maintenance and Investment Company Limited, where he developed extensive expertise in organisational management and administration. The company said the appointment is expected to position Steel Guardians for its next phase of expansion, leveraging Tugbiyele’s experience in corporate leadership and strategic management. Commenting on the development, the Group Managing Director of CMB Building, Maintenance and Investment Company Limited, Mr. Kelechukwu Mbagwu, commended the outgoing Managing Director, Ms. Mfon Udofia, for her role in stabilising the company during difficult periods. Mbagwu noted that Ud...
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