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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 12h

Surulere residents protest a proposed cemetery project, citing health, environmental, and safety concerns over its proximity to homes and schools.

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 1d

The Lions Club Gbagada Jasmine has ushered in a new era of leadership as Lion Uchechi Akpan MJF NLCF takes office as the 12th president, pledging to lead with compassion, innovation, and service to humanity.

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Lions Club Gbagada Jasmine Installs New President, Uchechi Akpan, Pledges ‘Passion for Service’ to Strengthen Community Impact

The Gbagada Jasmine Lions Club, District 404-A3 Nigeria, has installed Lion Uchechi Akpan MJF NLCF as its 12th president, marking the beginning of a new service year themed “Passion for Service.” The ...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 2d

From traffic jams to tranquil waters Lagos’s Omi Èkó project ushers in Africa’s largest electric ferry network. #SailLagos #UrbanInnovation

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Lagos Launches €410 Million Omi Èkó Electric Ferry Project to Transform Urban Mobility

Lagos State has formally launched the €410 million Omi Èkó Water Transport Project, a flagship initiative expected to redefine travel across Africa’s largest city through electric-powered ferries, 15 ...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 4d

Pernod Ricard Nigeria partners Afrobeat Rebellion for a 12-week Lagos exhibition celebrating Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

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Pernod Ricard Nigeria and Jameson Whiskey Partner Afrobeat Rebellion to Honour Fela Kuti’s Legacy

Pernod Ricard Nigeria, through its flagship brand Jameson Irish Whiskey, has partnered with Afrobeat Rebellion—a large-scale cultural exhibition honouring the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela ...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 5d

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 5d

NDLEA chief Mohamed Buba Marwa urges global unity to dismantle drug networks at UN session, outlining Nigeria’s anti-drug progress and reforms.

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The World Must Unite to Dismantle Criminal Drug Networks, Marwa tells UN Session

Global Call for Collective Action Chairman and Chief Executive of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has urged the world to unite in di...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 6d

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Àyìnkẹ́ Ifátòròmádé-Ọtaòtí Adéfémi @theayinke.bsky.social · 6d

Ọre Yèyé Ọ̀sun oooo 🔔🔔🔔
Happy Ose Ọ̀sun.
#isese #isesewoman #onisese

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 7d

The Nigeria Police Force has launched a national cybercrime awareness campaign in Abuja to strengthen Nigeria’s digital resilience and promote safer online
practices.

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Nigeria Police Launch Cybercrime Awareness Drive to Boost Digital Safety

Thousands join campaign in Abuja as NPF–NCCC pushes for stronger national cyber resilience The Nigeria Police Force has launched a national cybercrime awareness campaign aimed at equipping Nigerians w...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 8d

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Àyìnkẹ́ Ifátòròmádé-Ọtaòtí Adéfémi @theayinke.bsky.social · 8d

𝑶𝒓𝒊 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Orí hu
Orí hu
Orí hu
Ẹlẹ́dàá mi ojíire o.
Orí wo ibi rere gbé mi dé.
Òrìṣà má jẹ n s'òwò asedànù.
My Ori guide me to the field of my fulfillment.
Òrìṣà walk with me, permit not my labour be in vain.
My Orí inú (subconcious) don't ruin the effort of my Orí òde (consciousness).
Àṣẹ̀.

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 8d

What started as a one-day event is fast becoming a national movement — challenging Nigerian couples to rethink how they talk about love, money, and legacy.

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Marriage & Money Summit Ignites New Movement to Redefine Nigerian Family Values

The Marriage & Money Summit 1.0, convened by Dr Adetutu Afolabi, has evolved into more than just a gathering, it’s becoming a reform movement for modern Nigerian families. Dr Afolabi, a family systems...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 9d

Vision. Reform. Results. #TheAudacityToTransform dives deep into Soludo’s leadership story.

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Soludo’s Leadership Profiled in New Book “The Audacity to Transform”

Author says Anambra’s governor embodies evidence-based, people-centred governance A newly published book, The Audacity to Transform, has placed a spotlight on Anambra State Governor Prof. Charles Chuk...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 10d

NDLEA approves controlled cannabis oil export but says no to home use. “Policy must protect lives,” says Marwa. #NDLEA #CannabisDebate #NigeriaPolicy

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NDLEA Endorses Controlled Cannabis Oil Export, Warns Against Domestic Use

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it is open to the regulated export of cannabis oil but remains firmly opposed to its domestic use. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Nig...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 12d

Collaboration for a safer world!

Nigeria & Qatar join forces against drug trafficking with NDLEA Chief Marwa calling for rehab support.

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Nigeria and Qatar Deepen Partnership to Tackle Drug Trafficking

Nigeria and Qatar have formally deepened their partnership in combating illicit drug trafficking following the exchange of ratification instruments between both countries. The symbolic exchange took p...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 13d

“Your home deserves a celebration too! Shop the Freedom Fest Promo at Jamara Home till Oct 24. #IndependenceDayDeals”

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Jamara Home Celebrates Nigeria’s 65th Independence with Major Shopping Promo

Jamara Home, one of Nigeria’s leading electronics and home appliance retailers, has announced a special Freedom Fest Promo to celebrate the country’s 65th Independence anniversary. The promotion, whic...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 14d

The Ondo State government has begun a large-scale upgrade of 105 primary health centres and approved new hospitals across the state, in what officials describe as a turning point for healthcare delivery.

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Ondo Government Expands Healthcare Access with 105 Renovated Centres and New Hospitals

The Ondo State Government has embarked on an ambitious plan to improve healthcare delivery, with the renovation of 105 primary health centres and the construction of new hospitals across the state. Co...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 15d

A Delta State High Court has ordered the payment of ₦105 million in damages to two Asaba chiefs who were ostracised during a dispute over the selection of the Asagba of Asaba, ruling that their fundamental rights were violated.

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Delta Court Awards N105m to Asaba Chiefs Over Rights Violation in Asagba Selection Dispute

The ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in protecting citizens’ rights under Nigeria’s constitution, particularly in disputes involving traditional institutions and community governance. A High Co...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 16d

Pernod Ricard Nigeria celebrates the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, pledging stronger economic, social, and community impact.

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Pernod Ricard Marks Nigeria at 65, Pledges Economic Growth Support

French beverage giant Pernod Ricard has joined Nigerians in celebrating the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, reaffirming its long-term commitment to economic growth and community support. Why i...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 17d

The Oba of Benin has told President Tinubu’s daughter that the title of Iyaloja-General has no place in Benin traditions.

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Oba of Benin tells Tinubu’s Daughter: Iyaloja-General Title not Recognised in Benin Culture

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has told President Bola Tinubu’s daughter, Mrs. Folashade Ojo-Tinubu, that the title of Iyaloja-General is not recognised within the Benin Kingdom’s cultural tradition...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 18d

HAVEK Leadership Academy graduates its 2024 fellows, urging partnerships to support ethical young leaders shaping Nigeria’s future.

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HAVEK Leadership Academy Graduates Ethical Young leaders, Seeks Global Partnerships

Havek Leadership Academy has graduated its 2024 cohort of Leadership and Mentoring Fellows after a year-long programme designed to nurture ethical and innovative leaders. The ceremony, held at the CMD...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 19d

Lagos has announced traffic diversions ahead of Africa’s first electric powerboat race this weekend on Victoria Island Lagoon.

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Lagos Announces Traffic Diversions for Africa’s First Electric Powerboat Race

The Lagos State Government has announced temporary traffic diversions to ease movement during the Electric Powerboat Racing Championship (E1 Series) scheduled for 3–5 October 2025. The event, which wi...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 20d

Finance Minister Wale Edun to keynote FiBOP 2025 in Lagos, as Nigeria explores reforms in tech, tax, energy, and agriculture to reach a $1tn economy.

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Finance Minister Wale Edun to keynote FiBOP 2025 on $1tn Economy Goal

Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun will deliver the keynote address at the Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) National Annual Conference 2025, focusing on strategies to grow the economy ...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 21d

Nigeria unveiled its Sustainable Tourism Transformation Agenda on World Tourism Day 2025, pledging jobs, heritage preservation, and eco-friendly growth.

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Nigeria Launches Bold Sustainable Tourism Agenda on World Tourism Day

Nigeria has announced a new framework to make tourism a driver of jobs, sustainability, and cultural pride. The Nigeria Sustainable Tourism Transformation Agenda (NSITA) was launched during the 45th W...

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Ilebani Titilayo Olamide @titiolami.bsky.social · 22d

Business leader Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing has congratulated Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his coronation as the 44th Olubadan, calling it a historic new dawn for Ibadanland.

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Olubadan Coronation: Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing Hails Oba Ladoja’s Historic Reign

Ibadan, Nigeria’s largest city by landmass and a historic Yoruba power base, witnessed a significant moment as Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event marks n...

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