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Osun police refute viral AI video on alleged bandit invasion of Ilesa
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has dismissed a viral artificial intelligence-generated video circulating on social media alleging that bandits are heading to Ilesa, describing it as false, misleading, and deliberately crafted to cause fear, panic, incitement, and a breach of public peace. In a statement signed by the police public relations officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi,…
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Lagos govt urges Trade Fair Complex to utilise building permit amnesty
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has urged the management of the Trade Fair Complex to take advantage of the ongoing Planning Permit Amnesty for existing buildings without approval. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, gave the advice on Tuesday in Alausa, Ikeja. He noted that several Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, including…
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Musawa urges integration of art, culture into public-sector excellence
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., has called for the integration of art and culture into Nigeria’s public-sector development, describing them as essential to national unity, economic growth and sustainable governance. She made the call on Thursday while addressing trainees at the 4th Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) held at the National Institute for Legislative…
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Tinubu joins West African leaders in virtual ECOWAS summit on Guinea-Bissau crisis
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday participated in a high-level virtual summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where regional leaders convened via Zoom to deliberate on the escalating political situation in Guinea-Bissau. The meeting, which President Tinubu joined from the Presidential Villa in Abuja, brought together heads of state to assess stability concerns…
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12-year-old discharges maggots after defilement by stepfather in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State command, has apprehended Richard, a 32-year-old commercial motorcycle rider, for allegedly defiling his 12-year-old stepdaughter. The victim was reported to have been discharging maggots after the incident. The state commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, in a statement made available to newsmen by the command spokesperson, ASCI Kehinde…
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Tinubu approves Nigerian delegation for US–Nigeria Joint Working Group on security
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the composition of the Nigerian delegation to the newly established US–Nigeria Joint Working Group, a bilateral mechanism aimed at strengthening cooperation on security and related challenges. The approval follows the recent visit of a high-level Nigerian delegation to Washington, D.C., led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The creation…
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Nigeria condemns Guinea-Bissau coup, demands protection for election observers
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing the development as a grave breach of democratic order and a direct threat to regional stability. In a statement released Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria expressed “profound dismay and deep concern” over the unconstitutional takeover, calling the military action a “blatant violation”…
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Lagos State marks World AIDS Day 2025 with renewed focus on HIV control
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos officially marked World AIDS Day 2025 on Thursday, emphasizing a renewed focus on HIV prevention, testing, and treatment across the state. Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, made this declaration at a press briefing held in Alausa. Dr. Animashaun, who inaugurated this year’s commemoration themed “Overcoming Disruptions:…
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House of Reps moves to secure Jonathan’s safety after Guinea-Bissau Coup
By Kunle Sanni – The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to activate all diplomatic channels to ensure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who remains stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a sudden military coup. The matter arose during Thursday’s plenary session, initially focused on rising economic hardships, before Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu drew lawmakers’ attention…
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Osun leading in good governance delivery, says Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday marked the third anniversary of his administration, stating that the state has become a national reference point in the delivery of good governance and democratic dividends. In a state broadcast, Adeleke said Osun has recorded substantial progress across critical sectors despite the governance challenges met in 2022. He…
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