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Ekiti govt alleges fresh plot to launch social media attack on Oyebanji
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has raised alarm over what it described as a fresh coordinated social media campaign targeted at Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries scheduled for October 27. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olayinka Oyebode, in a statement on Friday, alleged that over 150 persons, including high-profile…
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Why Sunday Igboho visited my palace – Ondo Monarch
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Olubaka of Oka-Akoko, Oba (Dr) Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, OON, has clarified that the recent visit of Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Igboho to his palace was solely to pay homage. The monarch, in a telephone interview, explained that the activist’s visit was in appreciation of the condolence delegation he sent during the burial of Igboho’s mother.…
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JUST IN: ‘Okada rider’ killed, dumped in deep well
By Boye Oyeyemi – Residents of Ore in the Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State were thrown into panic after the body of a motorcyclist, identified as Isah Ibrahim, was discovered inside a well behind the stadium along Okitipupa Road. It was learnt that the deceased was attacked by yet-to-be-identified assailants, who also made away with his red Bajaj…
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Adeyeye tasks Nigerians on harnessing blue economy for sustainable growth
By Boye Oyeyemi – Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Board, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, has urged Nigerians to fully embrace President Bola Tinubu’s vision of the blue economy, describing it as a vital pathway to unlocking the nation’s economic potential. Adeyeye made the appeal while delivering a lecture at the maiden public lecture of the Centre for Blue Economy…
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Suspected kidnapper apprehended in Ilorin with ATM cards
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – Tension gripped the Ipata Market area of Ilorin on Thursday morning after residents apprehended a woman suspected to be involved in a kidnap attempt. The suspect, identified as Khadijah from Ile Lase, Oke-Apomu, was accosted around 10:25 a.m. by community members who reportedly grew suspicious of her movements. According to eyewitnesses, four ATM cards were…
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Ondo Police uncover cache of illicit drugs in unmarked vehicle
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command says its operatives have intercepted a vehicle conveying large quantities of crystal methamphetamine and other illicit substances in the Ifedore Local Government Area. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, with Ref. No. AZ:5280/ONS/PPRO/VOL.1/277, issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Abayomi Adebowale…
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Mo Salah claims third PFA Player of the Season award as Liverpool, Arsenal dominate Team of the Season list
By Tosin Omojola – Liverpool forward, Mohammed Salah has emerged as the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) player of the year for the 2024/25 season. The PFA Player of the Year trophy is widely considered the most prestigious individual award in English football, as it is voted for by the players themselves. Salah, who has now set a record, taking home…
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Disappointed Ademola Lookman returns to Atalanta after Inter Milan backout
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman has now returned to training with Atalanta after a failed move to Inter Milan. The Nigerian international was desperate to move away from Bergamo after three solid seasons with the club, playing an important role in leading them to a historic first trophy in 53 years. However, the Nigerian and his admirers from…
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Anas Yusuf, Sikiru Alimi on target as Super Eagles B exit CHAN with win over Congo
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s home based Super Eagles, ended their run in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on a victorious note, after beating Congo 2-0 on Tuesday night. The Nigerians struck twice in the second half of the Group D final match to secure the first and only victory in the championship. Reigning top scorer of the Nigerian…
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Ooni never conferred Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Dotun Sanusi, says Oore of Moba
The Oore of Otun-Ekiti and paramount ruler of Mobaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, has said the story making the rounds that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, conferred the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Ibadan-based business tycoon, Chief Dotun Sanusi is false. In a press statement by Akogun Banjo Ayinde, the Chief…
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