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Oyetola not involved in any election-rigging plan, says Osun APC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has described as false and fabricated the allegation by the Accord Party that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, was plotting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rig the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the state.In a statement issued on Friday by…
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Desmond Elliot apologises to Gbajabiamila over political misunderstandings
Lagos lawmaker and Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, has apologised to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over any offence he may have caused during their political engagements. Elliot made the apology on Friday during an appearance on TVC’s Your View, where he described Gbajabiamila as his political mentor and senior colleague. The lawmaker said he learnt politics…
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Edo sets date for 2026 hajj pilgrims’ send-off
Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, will officially bid farewell to intending pilgrims from the state ahead of their departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. This was contained in a formal invitation issued by the Executive Secretary of the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (EMPWB), Alhaji Eranga Muhammadkabir Abdulkabir, inviting members of…
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Ooni of Ife welcomes twin princes with Olori Mariam
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has announced the birth of twin princes by his wife, Olori Mariam Ajibola, to the royal throne of Oduduwa.The monarch made the announcement in a post on his Facebook page on Friday, expressing gratitude to God for what he described as His wondrous works and abundant blessings.The Ooni also…
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SWDC secures rail licence to enhance logistics network, regional economy
The South West Development Commission (SWDC) has secured a provisional rail operating and track access licence from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to operate passenger and freight services across existing rail corridors in the South-West region. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Charles Akinola, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing journalists in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing…
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Sanwo-Olu appoints Oyekanmi LTV General Manager
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed seasoned media practitioner, Kayode Oyekanmi, as the new General Manager of Lagos Television. The appointment was formally conveyed to Oyekanmi by the Lagos State Head of Service, , during a brief ceremony held at his office in the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. Oyekanmi’s emergence follows the disengagement of the former General Manager of…
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Women, youths back Olaosebikan for Oluyole House of Reps seat
Women and youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oluyole Federal Constituency of Oyo State have endorsed Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan for the House of Representatives seat ahead of the party primaries. The endorsement was announced during a meeting held at the headquarters of the PBAT-KO Grassroots Movement in Olomi, Ibadan, where Olaosebikan donated modern public address systems to…
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Olubadan backs student loan scheme, pledges mobilisation across Oyo State
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for what he described as a laudable intervention aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and expanding access to tertiary education for Nigerian students. The monarch gave the commendation on Wednesday while receiving the management team of NELFUND during a sensitisation visit to…
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Over 6.4million residents captured under LASRRA, Lagos commissioner says
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Wednesday disclosed that no fewer than 6,465,667 residents have been captured under the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) exercise as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state. The Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Olatubosun Alake, disclosed this during the ongoing annual ministerial press briefing…
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Fayose hails Oyebanji as performer, backs continuity in Ekiti
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described Governor Biodun Oyebanji as a performer and builder who deserves continuity in office ahead of the June 20 governorship poll in the state. Fayose spoke on Wednesday alongside ex-presidential adviser, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, during the final leg of Oyebanji’s campaign tour of local government areas held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in…
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