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No record of student death in Osun Poly conflict – Management

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has confirmed that no student lost their life in a conflict between two rival groups at the institution on Tuesday. In a statement made available to the press on Wednesday, the Registrar of the institution, Mr. Abiodun Oloyede, said two students who sustained minor injuries have been discharged after…

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Ogbomoso passport office to begin operations soon – NIS

By Adejayan Gbenga The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced its readiness to commence operations at the newly built passport office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. This follows an inspection of the facility by the Controller of the state’s command, Joseph Dada. During the visit to the office, located along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin highway, Controller Dada commended the community’s efforts in providing…

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Oyo, French company seal deal on modern agricultural food market

By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has finalized an agreement with Semmaris, a prominent French company known for managing the world’s largest wholesale fresh food market. The deal, signed in Paris, will focus on the development of a modern agricultural food market in Oyo State. The agreement was announced by the Oyo State government in a statement on…

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Kwara lawmakers seek urgent relief for rainstorm victims

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State lawmakers have urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to direct the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to liaise with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently provide relief materials for victims of the recent rainstorm in the state in order to alleviate their suffering. The lawmakers made the call during their resolutions at a plenary…

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Aiyedatiwa approves dissolution of Ondo football agency board

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the management board of the Ondo State Football Agency. A statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday, said the dissolution was to take immediate effect. According to the statement, the governor has, however, immediately set up a caretaker committee to manage the affairs…

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Oyo Assembly reels out measures to curb unregulated mining activities

By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State House of Assembly has rolled out measures to curb unregulated mining activities across the state. This was part of the resolutions contained in a motion moved by Hon. Oladejo Anthony Ogunsola, representing Iwajowa Constituency, during plenary on Tuesday. The motion emphasized the urgent need to address the security threats and environmental degradation caused by…

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Sarkin Sasa not recognised by Ibadan tradition — Olubadan

By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa null and void, stating that it is not recognized under the Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. The declaration was made during the Olubadan-in-Council meeting held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday. “Chief Akinade…

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Olubadan reinstates Mogaji Olawale Akinsola

The Olubadan Advisory Council has reinstated Olawale Oladoja Akinsola as the Mogaji of Akinsola Family Compound in the Labiran area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Akinsola’s appointment was earlier revoked on March 12, 2024, over allegations of sealing more than 200 houses in Labinkulu, Aponmode, Isagunna and other communities in Akinyele Local Government Area in 2023. His reinstatement was confirmed in…

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Abiodun flags off strategic leadership training for Ogun workforce at Awujale Institute

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the top echelons of the state’s civil/public service to continue to hold integrity and accountability in high esteem, lead by example, and live up to expectations as they discharge their statutory duties. Prince Abiodun gave the charge while declaring open a 5-day training on “Strategic Leadership and Management Course” for Permanent…

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Sarkin Sasa title not known to Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law- Olubadan 

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has said the title of Sarkin Sasa is not only null and void but also not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. Oba Olakulehin made this known during the Olubadan – In – Council meeting held at Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan. He added “Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa is the recognised Baale of…

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