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Police conduct special show of force drill ahead of Ondo election cycle
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has commenced a statewide show-of-force operation as part of intensified security preparations ahead of upcoming political activities in the state. The exercise, ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, was aimed at demonstrating operational readiness and strengthening public confidence in the security architecture across Ondo State. The operation covered Idanre and…
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PLWDs in APC endorse Bamigbetan for House of Reps race
Leaders representing Persons With Disabilities (PLWDs) in the APC in Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II have backed House of Representatives aspirant Kehinde Bamigbetan ahead of the party primaries. The endorsement was led by Temitope Agbabiaka, who represents PLWDs in Isolo Local Council Development Area APC, alongside Rose Uti of Ejigbo. The engagement was held recently at the APC secretariat in Isolo,…
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Oluwo congratulates Governor Adeleke on 66th birthday, hails lifestyle
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his 66th birthday, describing him as a vibrant and outstanding public figure. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, Oba Akanbi said Adeleke, at 66, remains rejuvenated and continues to maintain his lively public image.…
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Edo govt, ICPC join forces against corruption, GBV
The Edo State Government, through the Office of the First Lady, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to intensify the fight against corruption and gender-based violence (GBV) in the state. Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, made the commitment while receiving a delegation from…
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Infrastructure projects driving Osun’s economic expansion — Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has said his administration has revived the state’s economy through massive investment in infrastructure, noting that the policy has stimulated business growth and expanded key sectors of the economy. Adeleke stated this on Tuesday while addressing a delegation of the Association of Real Estate Managers and Consultants (AREMAC) at…
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Ondo community appeals to Aiyedatiwa over prolonged kingship crisis
By Boye Oyeyemi Residents of Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intervene in the lingering crisis over the selection of a new traditional ruler for the town. According to reports, the community has been without a monarch since the killing of the former Olufon, Oba Israel Adeusi, by unknown gunmen…
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House of Reps aspirant Bamigbetan wins City People recognition award
Frontline aspirant for the House of Representatives, Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency in Lagos State, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has received a Special Recognition in Politics Award from City People magazine. The award was announced by the publisher of City People, Seye Kehinde, who said the selection committee found Bamigbetan worthy following a review of his political engagements spanning students’ unionism, labour activism,…
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Police commence investigation into vandalisation of billboards in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun State Police Command says it has commenced investigation into the recent vandalisation and destruction of billboards and other government symbols across the state.The command disclosed that discreet investigation had commenced with a view to identifying, arresting and prosecuting those responsible for the incidents in accordance with the law.In a statement issued on Tuesday by…
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British envoy lauds Kwara governor for role in promoting gender parity
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The British Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever, on Tuesday described Kwara State under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a model for gender equity, commending his trailblazing role in women’s rights, including appointing over 50 per cent of cabinet positions to women, supporting the special seats bill, and earning recognition as a HeForShe ambassador. Lever said the British…
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Governor Aiyedatiwa pledges to boost cocoa exports, tackle deforestation in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has said his administration is stepping up efforts to curb deforestation and reposition the state’s cocoa industry to meet international export standards. Aiyedatiwa made this known on Tuesday at the opening of the second FAO Participatory Informed Learning Approach Multi-Stakeholders Workshop held in Akure. The programme was organised by the Food…
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