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Tinubu working to free Nigeria’s resources from foreign exploitation – Bisi Akande
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to freeing Nigeria’s natural and economic resources from the grip of illegal foreign exploitation. Akande, who described the President as focused and reform-driven, said Tinubu is also determined to fortify the country against both internal…
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NBA decries conflicting court judgements
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Akure Branch, has expressed concern over conflicting judgements being delivered by courts across the country. Chairman of the branch, Mr Onimisi Umar, raised the concern on Saturday at a news conference ahead of the 2025 Akure Branch Law Week. “Why we have conflicting decisions, sometimes, it depends on the perspective of…
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Ondo to plant 10 million trees to revive forest reserves
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has announced plans to plant 10 million trees across its forest reserves as part of efforts to restore degraded forests and promote environmental sustainability. Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Mr Olaleye Akinola, disclosed this at a news conference in Akure, saying the government had begun setting up nurseries to raise seedlings for…
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Ember months: FRSC charges road users on safety
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to take responsibility for their safety to prevent road traffic crashes across the country. Ondo State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, gave the advice during the 2025 Ember Months road safety stakeholders’ town hall meeting held at Achievers University, Owo. Ibitoye…
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‘I’m the next governor of Ekiti,’ says NNPP flag bearer
vows to unseat Gov. Oyebanji By Boye Oyeyemi – An entrepreneur, Mr Blessing Abegunde, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the 2026 Ekiti State election and declared that he would defeat Governor Biodun Oyebanji in a free and fair contest. Abegunde, who hails from Isinbode Ekiti, was unanimously elected after other aspirants…
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Olowo-in-Council bans suspended council boss from Owo town
By Boye Oyeyemi – The traditional rulers of Owo Kingdom, under the Olowo-in-Council, have declared the suspended Chairman of Owo Local Government, Hon. Tope Omolayo, unwelcome in the town following his recent outburst against the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III. WESTERN POST reports that Omolayo, who was earlier suspended by the Owo Legislative Council over alleged…
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Ekiti: PDP governorship aspirant alleges manipulation of delegate list
By Boye Oyeyemi, Ado-Ekiti – A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Mrs Funmilayo Theresa Ogun, has accused some party leaders of manipulating the delegate list ahead of the 2026 primary election. Ogun, who addressed journalists in Ado-Ekiti on Friday, described the list released by the party as “a product of impunity”, claiming it had been…
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Governor Oyebanji begins two-week annual leave
By Boye Oyeyemi, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, is set to begin a two-week annual leave starting Sunday, November 9, 2025. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, adding that Oyebanji will resume work on Monday, November 24, 2025. According to him, “The two-week leave is part of the…
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Oyebanji swears in 10 permanent secretaries, says appointments merit-based
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has sworn in 10 new Permanent Secretaries, with a charge to uphold excellence and integrity in the discharge of their duties. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado-Ekiti, Oyebanji said the appointments were based strictly on merit, following a transparent and competitive selection process. He…
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NELFUND: FUTA VC laments poor student response as 3,000 benefit
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adenike Oladiji, has expressed worry over students’ poor awareness and low interest in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the 36th convocation, Oladiji said over 3,000 students had benefited from the scheme, but many others were unwilling…
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