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Six arraigned over alleged land grabbing, N18m fraud in Akure
By Boye Oyeyemi Six persons have been arraigned before an Akure Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State over separate allegations of land grabbing, trespass, encroachment and obtaining N18 million under false pretences. The defendants were arraigned in three separate cases before Magistrate O. Omotosho by the Ondo State Anti-Graft Agency and the police, and all pleaded not guilty to the charges.…
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Man arraigned over alleged N10.5m land fraud in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi A 39-year-old man, Temitope Fatoyinbo, has been arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding a man of N10.5 million in a land transaction. The prosecution alleged that Fatoyinbo collected the money from the complainant, Wajud Abanikanda, on September 3, 2025, after claiming that he had six plots of land available for sale. According to the…
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Biker fleeing arrest fractures FRSC officer’s leg in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi A Federal Road Safety Corps official sustained a fractured leg after a motorcycle rider allegedly fleeing arrest crashed into him along the Ado-Iyin Road in Ekiti State. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 1, and involved SMI GM Kolawole of the RS 8.28 Igede Unit Command and the rider, Master Oladapo Success. The rider was reportedly being…
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Ondo court clears anti-land grabbing task force to probe complaints
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the state Anti-Land Grabbing Task Force from investigating complaints over alleged illegal acquisition of land. The suit, marked HCAK/324/CIV/2026, was filed by Akinsrinola Akinyele, Dorcas Omobomi and David Aladegbaye against the Ondo State Government, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, the Anti-Land…
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Ondo agency threatens prosecution of fake FCCPC officials
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency has threatened legal action against individuals and organisations allegedly impersonating officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to extort traders across the state. The agency said it had received complaints about some non-governmental organisations allegedly visiting shops, supermarkets and markets to collect money from business owners under…
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Army plans new barracks in Kisi, Ile-Ife as Alaafin receives GOC
By Adejayan Gbenga The Nigerian Army plans to establish additional barracks in Kisi, Oyo State, and Ile-Ife, Osun State, to strengthen security operations across its area of responsibility. The General Officer Commanding, 2nd Mechanised Division, Major General Auwalu Mahmuda, disclosed this on Thursday during a visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. Mahmuda said the proposed…
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Makinde not responsible for Nigeria’s economic woes, aide tells APC’s Alli
By Adejayan Gbenga The Special Adviser on Media to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, has dismissed allegations by the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation linking the governor to Nigeria’s economic hardship. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olanrewaju described the allegation as misplaced, arguing that the economic challenges facing Nigerians were largely driven by national policies and macroeconomic…
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Nigeria at 66: Makinde calls for unity
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on Nigerians to remain united and honour the sacrifices of the country’s founding heroes as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Makinde made the call on Thursday during the Independence Day celebration held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, where he was represented by his deputy, Bayo Lawal.…
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Sanwo-Olu acknowledges hardship, urges unity at 66th National Independence Day Parade
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has acknowledged the hardship caused by recent economic reforms, saying rising food, transportation and other living costs have affected households across the state and the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, during the state’s 66th National Independence Day Parade programme, where he reflected on the country’s journey through civil…
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JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu arrives at 10:53 a.m. as Lagos Independence Day parade begins
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu arrived at the 66th National Independence Day parade at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, at 10:53 a.m. Thursday, marking the commencement of the event. Sanwo-Olu was welcomed at the venue alongside Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, who had arrived earlier at 10:32 a.m. and observed the welcome parade. The governor was received with a ceremonial parade…
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