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House of Representatives to vote on state police bill Thursday
The House of Representatives is make moves toward the establishment of state police as lawmakers prepare to vote on key constitutional amendment bills, including the proposal for decentralised policing. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who also chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, disclosed this on Wednesday during a media briefing shortly after plenary, stating that the House had resolved to…
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Police launch rescue operation as gunmen kidnap Osun LG vice chairman
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has launched a rescue operation following the abduction of the Vice Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area, Mr. Debo Farounbi, by gunmen who attacked the Ora-Igbomina community on Tuesday night. The armed men were said to have invaded the community at about 10 p.m., shooting sporadically to scare residents before…
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Tinubu’s performance will earn him reelection in 2027, says Uzodimma
Imo State Governor and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Senator Hope Uzodimma, has said President Bola Tinubu’s performance in office will earn him re-election in the 2027 general election. Speaking on Wednesday at the National Mobilisation Retreat of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Abuja, Uzodimma urged members of the organisation to intensify grassroots mobilisation and take the message…
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Peggy Ovire accuses Fredrick Leonard of infidelity, stalling divorce process
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Actress Peggy Ovire has accused her estranged husband, Fredrick Leonard, of openly cheating with a married woman while deliberately delaying their divorce process. The actress, who had earlier hinted at their separation through a cryptic WhatsApp post in May, took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday with fresh allegations against Fredrick. She also reposted some of…
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Police urge parties to suspend political activities in Osun’s Oriade LGA
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun State Police Command has advised all political parties to suspend planned rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities scheduled to hold in Oriade Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan urged political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to postpone all political engagements slated for June 10 to a…
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APC dismisses Adeleke’s allegations, accuses PDP/Accord supporters of attacks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council on Tuesday dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s allegation that supporters of its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), were behind the violence reported in parts of the state, accusing PDP and Accord Party supporters of attacking its members and campaign assets. The council alleged that…
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Osun crisis: Adeleke visits gunshot victims, blames APC supporters for violence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday visited victims of the violent attacks that rocked parts of the state and are currently receiving treatment at the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital. The governor, who conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the condition of the victims, expressed concern over the wave of violence reported in parts of Osogbo, Ede…
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Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James marks 31st birthday with baby’s photos
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James Atere has marked her 31st birthday by sharing photos of herself and her daughter, Eliana, on Tuesday. The fashion icon took to her Instagram page to reflect on motherhood while celebrating her new age. She noted that the biggest gift she received this year was not the age itself but the…
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Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo emerges Best African Series at Ghana Movie Awards
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has celebrated another milestone for his Anikulapo franchise after it won the Best African Series award at the 15th Ghana Movie Awards held in Accra on Monday. Ghanaian actress Fella Makafui also clinched the Best Actress award in the same category. Afolayan announced the achievement on Instagram on Tuesday, sharing photos and…
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BREAKING: One feared dead, two injured as Accord, APC supporters clash in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – One person was feared dead and two others injured on Tuesday following a violent clash between supporters of the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, with sporadic gunshots reported in several parts of the city. The gunshots were reportedly heard around the Owode, Aisu, Olaiya and Oke-Fia…
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