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Ajuwon Building Collapse: Ogun State Government Appreciates All Responders

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The Ogun State Government acknowledges and appreciates the support extended by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in the successful completion of the search and recovery operation following the unfortunate building collapse at Baale Road, OGS Bus Stop, Ajuwon. While commending the spirit of inter-state collaboration demonstrated by LASEMA, it is important to clarify the sequence of events to ensure that the public is accurately informed. Immediately the incident occurred on Monday, the Ogun State Government activated its emergency response under the directive of Governor Dapo Abiodun. Officials of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, the Ogun State Emergency Management Agency, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders were deployed to the scene without delay to coordinate search and recovery efforts, secure the area and protect adjoining properties. The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, with the...
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Abiodun Orders Full Probe Into Ajuwon Building Collapse, Warns Against Violation Of Building Regulations

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Governor Dapo Abiodun has ordered a comprehensive technical investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building at Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area, as the Ogun State Government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and preventing similar incidents across the state. The building, which collapsed on Monday afternoon following a severe thunderstorm, claimed one life, while several occupants narrowly escaped. Preliminary findings by a multi-agency investigation team revealed that the structure suffered a catastrophic structural failure, causing the lower floors to sink into the ground, with only portions of the upper slab remaining visible above the debris. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m., shortly after a heavy downpour accompanied by intense thunderstorms and a reported lightning strike in the vicinity. Two women and their children reportedly escaped moments after noticing signs of structural distress, while a young man sustained mi...
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Isaac Fayose Slams Okowa Over 'Diversion Of ₦1.3 Trillion Delta Funds'

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Internet personality, Isaac Fayose has taken a swipe at the former governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for allegedly diverting about ₦1.3 trillion belonging to the Delta State Government.  In a video seen by NATIONAL WAVES, Isaac who is the younger brother of the former governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, criticised Okowa for alleged fraud. He said "Nobody probes Governors, even Okowa who they say took N1.something trillions, his sins are forgiven. He is now about going back to the Senate. You can see how we have legalise corruption in our country, while the citizens are hungry, ebi pawaa, ko sonoje meaning no food, iya jenwa meaning we are suffering. You see the sharing envelopes, envelopes and rice during elections. It would be recalled that on October 15, 2024, NATIONAL WAVES published a story of how the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested and quizzed Okowa for a week over alleged fraud. Okowa’s arrest was confirmed by the ...
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APC Chieftain Petitions Police Over Alleged Vandalisation of Campaign Billboards

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An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ondo East and West Federal Constituency, Otunba Bola Fisayo, has petitioned the Nigeria Police Force over the alleged vandalisation of billboards erected to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates ahead of the forthcoming general elections. In the petition submitted through his counsel to the Area Commander of the Nigeria Police Force, Ondo Area Command, Fisayo alleged that more than 50 billboards mounted across the federal constituency had been vandalised. He called on the police to investigate the incidents and take appropriate action if those responsible are identified. Fisayo, who previously contested for the APC House of Representatives ticket, said that despite losing the party's primary election, he remained committed to the party and had continued to support its activities. According to him, his decision to remain actively involved in the party's mobilisation efforts led him to return to N...
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Fidelity Bank Extends Lifeline to 1,000 IDPs in Plateau with Food Bank Initiative

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 Photo caption: L-R: Hajiya Hauwa Abbas, CEO/Founder, ABBASID Charity Foundation; Mr. Shunom Leo, Branch Manager, Fidelity Bank Plc, University of Jos Branch; Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, Project Coordinator of the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and Mrs. Victoria Abuka, Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc; at the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative outreach in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, recently. In a significant demonstration of its commitment to alleviating hunger and supporting vulnerable communities, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has provided food relief to more than 1,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The humanitarian outreach, conducted in collaboration with the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office and supported by the ABBASID Charity Foundation, delivered essential food items including ...
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Fidelity Bank Chairman, Amaka Onwughalu, Wins Woman Of The Year At 5th AMTY Awards

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L-R: Prof. Joe Ezigbo, Founder, Falcon Corporation and Chairman of the Occasion; Chief Ven Onwughalu, husband of the awardee; Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc; and Mr. Nosa Orumwense, Regional Bank Head, Imo, Fidelity Bank Plc, at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards, AMTY, where Mrs. Onwughalu was honoured as Woman of the Year, in Awka, Anambra State recently... Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, has been honoured as Woman of the Year at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards (AMTY) in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry, corporate governance, leadership and service to society. The award ceremony, held at the Stanel Dome Conference Centre, Awka, Anambra State brought together distinguished business leaders, academics, captains of industry and public figures to celebrate individuals and institutions whose achievements continue to shape business, governance, academia, public service...
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Abiodun Charges Graduates to Solve Nigeria’s Challenges, Bags Babcock Good Governance Award, Rewards Best Students …Says Education Must Produce Solution Providers, Not Just Degree Holders

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L-R: The Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration and former Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor; Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo, Ogun State Governor; Prince Dapo Abiodun, the President/Vice-Chancellor, Babcock University; Prof. Afolarin Olutunde Ojewole,his wife; Prof. Folusho Ojewole and the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Policy and Management and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare; Dr. Iziaq Salako during the 15th postgraduate convocation ceremony for  the award of degrees,prices and doctoral hooding at the Babcok University on Tuesday. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has challenged Nigerian graduates to deploy the knowledge and skills acquired through their academic pursuits to develop practical solutions to the numerous challenges confronting the country, urging them to combine innovation with integrity as they prepare to shape the nation’s future. The governor gave the charge on Tuesday while delivering the convocation lecture at the Postgra...
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