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President Tinubu approves construction of key federal roads in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the inclusion of two major road projects, the Itawure–Aramoko–Ado Ekiti and Aramoko–Ijero–Ifaki Ekiti roads, in the 2026 Federal Government budget. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor of Ekiti State, Olayinka Oyebode, a letter confirming the approval has been forwarded from the Office…
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Ekiti: AU envoy Owonifari accuses Senator Adaramodu, Hon. Ojuawo of poor representation
By Boye Oyeyemi – An African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 Ambassador, Tosin Michael Owonifari, has criticised Senator Adeyemi Adaramodu and Hon. Ojuawo Rufus (AVM rtd.) over what he described as a lack of visible federal projects in the Ise-Orun Local Government Area of Ekiti State. In an open letter dated November 11, 2025, Owonifari said it was disappointing that despite…
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Ilorin residents to benefit from free health screening Nov 26
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho To improve early disease detection and public awareness of preventive healthcare in Kwara State, a major free health screening targeting hundreds of Ilorin residents is set to be held later this month. The event by the Craft Innovation Hub (CIH) will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at its facility on Agbo Oba Road, Adeta,…
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Aiyedatiwa promotes 4,921 workers, approves recruitment of 2,830
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the promotion of 4,921 workers and teachers due for elevation in 2025, while also recruiting over 2,830 new employees to strengthen the state’s public service. The Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Akure to herald the 2025 Ondo State…
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Ododo’s gradual make-up for lost years, by Bolaji Adebiyi
Kogi State governor’s modest progress is restoring hope among the people of the mineral-rich state, writes Bolaji Adebiyi. Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi State, could very well be the proverbial stone that the builder rejected, which has become the cornerstone. Raised to power amidst violence in a highly divisive election, few believed he had a real chance of success. His…
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Protesters storm Akure over alleged abduction of Ondo monarchs
By Boye Oyeyemi – Tension gripped Akure on Tuesday as residents and farmers from five communities in Ondo East Local Government Area protested the alleged abduction of two monarchs and the forceful takeover of their ancestral lands. The protesters, drawn from Italemikan, Abusoro, Ateru, Igbomowo, and Uloko Agbonden, marched to the Governor’s Office with placards bearing inscriptions such as “Free…
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FRSC trains 531 Special Marshals to boost road safety in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo State has trained 531 special marshals to enhance safety during the ember months. The State Sector Commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, said in Akure on Monday that the training aimed to reduce road crashes, injuries, and deaths during the festive season. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Security and Safety Strategies…
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Ekiti 2026: PDP leaders warn against moves to overturn governorship primary
By Boye Oyeyemi, Ado-Ekiti – Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State have expressed concern over alleged secret plans by some members to overturn the result of the governorship primary that produced Dr Wole Oluyede as the party’s candidate. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Hon. Deji Ogunsakin accused certain individuals of “working hand-in-hand with opposition elements” to create disunity…
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Ondo tasks forest guards on intelligence sharing to curb insecurity
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has urged forest guards across the country to provide useful information that can help combat the growing security challenges in Nigeria. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Mr Leye Akinola, gave the charge on Monday in Akure during the annual conference of the National Association of Forestry Uniformed Staff of Nigeria (NAFUS),…
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Court frees ex-French president Sarkozy from jail pending appeal
A Paris court granted former French President Nicolas Sarkozy early release from jail on Monday, pending an appeal, just weeks after he started a five-year sentence for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya. The former conservative president, 70, was jailed on October 21 after a court found him guilty in September of criminal conspiracy over efforts by close aides…
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