In a tweet by Lagospedia on X on Wednesday, titled, ‘Public Announcement,’ the unsigned statement informed Lagos residents and visitors of the impending Oro festival.
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But in a reaction on Thursday, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on media and publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said insinuations of the state government’s involvement in the planned festival were unfounded. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.
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