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Security Memo: Ondo assures residents of adequate safety
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has assured residents that there is no cause for panic following a leaked security memo warning of a possible terrorist attack in parts of the state. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, said in a statement on Wednesday that the memo, reportedly issued by the State Security Service (SSS) to…
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SSS raises alarm over imminent ISWAP attack in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The State Security Service (SSS) has alerted the Nigerian Army to an imminent terrorist attack in Ondo State allegedly being plotted by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP). In a memo dated October 20, 2025, and addressed to the Brigade Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, Owena Cantonment, Akure,…
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Hoodlums burn ADC secretariat, attack party members in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – There was tension in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Tuesday, after suspected thugs set ablaze the secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), disrupting the inauguration of the party’s newly affirmed executives. The attack, which occurred in the early hours at the Basiri area of the city, destroyed valuables including canopies, chairs, and office equipment…
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Umza Aviation to begin flight operations on Ilorin–Abuja route
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – Umza Aviation Services Ltd (UAS) has announced plans to commence direct flight operations between Ilorin and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The service, which will operate daily, promises a faster, more convenient travel option for business and leisure. The introduction of the Ilorin–Abuja route represents a significant step in UAS’s expansion drive and underscores the…
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Ododo hails Oyebanji’s leadership, commissions key projects in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has lauded Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji for what he described as his exceptional leadership and preparedness for governance. Speaking on Tuesday at Ilawe-Ekiti during the commissioning of the 21-kilometre Ikere-Ilawe road and the renovated General Hospital, Ododo said Oyebanji’s administration has shown capacity and commitment through its developmental strides…
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Ondo Police redeploy DPO over Mandykiss custody breach
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, has ordered the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer of Enu Owa Division for alleged unprofessional conduct. The action followed a viral video involving social media influencer Adefolarin Ayomiposi, popularly known as Mandykiss, who was seen recording and taking pictures of suspects in custody. In a statement referenced…
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Olaopa outlines strategy to harness youth potential for national development
Kunle Sanni – The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has outlined key strategies for developing a sustainable youth framework that can drive Nigeria’s national growth and good governance. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at a conference organised by the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), themed “Nigeria at 65: Reviving Values and Volunteerism Amongst…
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Tinubu forwards Dr Bernard Doro’s name to Senate for confirmation as minister
Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the name of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State to the Senate for confirmation as a minister. The nomination follows the election of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July. Yilwatda had previously served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.…
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Oyebanji hosts Ekiti-born Guinness World Record holder
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has restated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector to meet the challenges of the 21st century, describing it as the best investment any government can make in its people. Oyebanji stated this while hosting Mr Anifowose Oluwaseyi, an Ekiti-born teacher who recently earned a Guinness World Record for organising…
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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister
Sanae Takaichi has been elected Japan’s prime minister by parliament, making her the first woman to hold the office. The 64-year-old won a clear majority on Tuesday – 237 votes in the powerful Lower House and another 125 in the Upper House – as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). A staunch conservative and admirer of the late…
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