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Osun inaugurates Special Taskforce on Environmental Sanitation

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Osun inaugurates Special Taskforce on Environmental Sanitation OSOGBO — 28/09/2026 — Osunstate.gov.ng Osun State Government has set up a Special Task Force on Environmental sanitation aimed at strengthening the enforcement of environmental laws so as to sustain a clean, healthy and habitable environment throughout the state. The Task Force is to be chaired by the state Head Of Service, Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina and deputised by the Hon. Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Hon Mayowa Adejoorin. The core mandate of the taskforce according to a statement issued by the state commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, is to tackle environmental infractions throughout Osun state particularly indiscriminate waste disposals in drains and roadsides as well as other places that have the potential of constituting environmental nuisances. The state government particularly viewed with great concern and accordingly flayed the indiscriminate manner...

Atiku Has Right To Criticise President, But Repeatedly Calling Him “Bola” Was Disrespectful - Osuntokun

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According to a report by VANGUARD on Thursday October 1, 2026, Akin Osuntokun, former spokesman and Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly referring to President Bola Tinubu simply as “Bola” in his October 1 Independence Day address. In a statement on Thursday, October 1, Osuntokun said Atiku was free to criticise Tinubu and his administration, but described the repeated use of the President’s first name as disrespectful to the office he occupies. Osuntokun said his long-standing relationship with Atiku had made him reluctant to criticise him strongly since the end of the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in 2007. He added that Tinubu is the elected President of Nigeria and should be accorded the privileges of the office until he is removed through constitutional or democratic means. Osuntokun further said those who believe Tinubu should no longer remain in office have legitimate options, in...

OBJ Was Actually My Site Manager When I Was Building My 5M Tons Of Cement In Nigeria, 2004 - Dangote

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Businessman and founder of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo played a major role in ensuring the completion of his 5-million-tonne cement project in Nigeria, which he began in 2004. Dangote made the statement in a video aired by Viable TV on Thursday, October 1, 2026, while recalling the construction of the cement plant. Aliko described Obasanjo as his “site manager” at the time, saying the former president closely followed the project and supported its completion despite doubts from some government officials. According to Dangote, several government officials had warned Obasanjo not to believe that the project would succeed, arguing that nobody had previously built a cement plant of such capacity in Abuja. He said Obasanjo nevertheless continued to support the project and ensured that it was completed and commissioned before he left office. Dangote said the plant was eventually commissioned on May 12, 2007, only a few days before...

Public Workers Set to Strike Over Rising Hardship

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Public service workers across Nigeria have announced a three-day warning strike from October 2 to 4, 2026, to protest the harsh economic conditions and push for better welfare. The strike starts at midnight on Friday and ends on Sunday. The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council told its national and state leaders to mobilise workers immediately. The order came in a circular dated October 1, 2026, signed by the council's National Secretary, Olowoyo Gbenga. The council said it acted because the Federal Government allegedly ignored demands sent to President Bola Tinubu in a letter dated September 21. It called on workers in federal, state and local government offices to join, saying workers and their families are carrying the heaviest burden of the crisis. It described the hardship as unbearable and frustrating. Its demands include cutting petrol price to ₦500 per litre, an immediate wage award for workers and a tripartite committee to negotiate a new national ...

9JA AT 66: NIGERIA YOUTH CONGRESS, OYO STATE CHAPTER, CALLS FOR RENEWED PATRIOTISM, UNITY AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN NATION BUILDING

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PRESS STATEMENT NIGERIA AT 66: NIGERIA YOUTH CONGRESS, OYO STATE CHAPTER, CALLS FOR RENEWED PATRIOTISM, UNITY AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN NATION BUILDING Ibadan, Oyo State. 1 October 2026 As Nigeria commemorates its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Nigeria Youth Congress, Oyo State Chapter, extends warm felicitations to the people of Oyo State and Nigerians across the country. This anniversary provides an important opportunity for reflection on our journey as a nation, the sacrifices of our founding fathers, the resilience of our people, and the responsibility of the present generation to contribute meaningfully to the development and stability of Nigeria. As young Nigerians, we recognise that the future of our country is inseparably connected to the quality of leadership, citizenship and civic participation that we demonstrate today. Nigerian youths must therefore move beyond being regarded merely as beneficiaries of national development and become active participants in...

JUST IN: JAMB Restores CAPS, Gives Institutions New Admission Push

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has restored its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) after a temporary disruption, allowing institutions to continue processing admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. JAMB said CAPS is now fully operational and urged institutions to speed up their admission processes to recover lost time and meet the approved deadlines. For the ongoing admission exercise, public universities have until October 31, 2026, to complete their admission processes, while private universities have until November 30, 2026. The board also advised candidates who receive admission offers to accept them promptly through the required process. JAMB further asked candidates who were previously waiting for their results to upload or verify their credentials following the release of the 2026 NECO Senior School Certificate Examination results. According to the board, updating the credentials will ensure that candidates have the required documents av...

Presidency Speaks On Tinubu’s Health Condition

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Presidency Speaks On Tinubu’s Health Condition The presidency has dismissed speculations about President Bola Tinubu’s health while on a working vacation in Paris, France. TopTori News reports that Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement issued on Sunday said Tinubu is hale and hearty.  Onanuga stated that Tinubu has been on working vacation and does not need to be physically present in Abuja to do his work. According to him, Tinubu has been meeting investors in France, most recently facilitating a $7 billion deep-sea port in Ogun Waterside, an initiative of the Ogun State Government. The presidency also pointed out that Tinubu is not the only African leader who was not in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The statement read, “Nigeria’s President is hale and hearty. He has been on a working vacation, which he is perfectly entitled to. In this digital age, he does not need to be physically present in Abuj...