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Osun monarch, Olojo of Ojo, passes Away at 77

The Olojo of Ojo in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba (Alh.) Olayinka Gbolagade Tiamiyu II JP, has passed away. The revered monarch joined his ancestors late Sunday, marking the end of a reign characterized by peace and development in his community. Reacting to the news, Bamidele Salam, the lawmaker representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo…

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Yoruba Assembly holds summit to address insecurity in South West

The Yoruba Assembly, a coalition of prominent leaders and stakeholders in the South West, is set to hold a crucial summit to address the security challenges facing Yorubaland. The summit, scheduled for Thursday, April 3, at Oranmiyan Hall, Airport Hotel, will bring together over 900 delegates from across the region. It will be chaired by Gen. Alani Akinrinade (rtd) and…

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Eid-el-Fitri: Alaafin Owoade emphasises significance of mutual love in advancing Nigeria

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has emphasised the importance of mutual love between political leaders and Nigerians as a critical step toward advancing the country. In his Eid-el-Fitr message to Muslims, Oba Owoade called for a renewed commitment, not only to the Creator but also to the well-being of mankind. He urged Nigerians to appreciate the gift of…

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Ex-Oyo governor, Ladoja backs Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule 

The former governor of Oyo State and  Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Sen. Rashidi Ladoja, on Sunday, backed the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers, saying it had ensured relative peace in the state. Ladoja, while speaking with journalists at his private residence in Ondo Street, Bodija, Ibadan, after Eid-el-Fitri prayer, said the emergency rule was a wise decision by President…

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Abiodun assures completion of ongoing road rehabilitation in Mowe, Magboro communities 

Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro communities, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The promise follows concerns raised by some residents of Adesan-Olu Community in the Mowe, who appealed to the governor to complete the repair of the 3.5-kilometre road in their area. The governor recently approved the…

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PHOTO NEWS: Akpabio, Barau, Senators attend Opeyemi Bamidele’s honorary doctorate award at Ekiti State University

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, his deputy Jibrin Barau, and several senators gathered at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, over the weekend as the institution conferred an honorary doctorate degree on Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. Senator Bamidele, an indigene of Ekiti State, was honored alongside other distinguished personalities. Governor Abiodun Oyebanji led state government officials to the convocation ceremony as the…

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AbdulRazaq applauds Tinubu for appointing Oloriegbe as NHIA Chairman

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the Governor described Oloriegbe’s appointment as a perfect fit, citing his medical expertise, commitment to the health…

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Eid-el-Fitri: Aiyedatiwa calls for love, unity among Ondo residents, greets muslims

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated the Muslim community in Ondo State as they celebrate Eid-el-fitr, imploring them to rekindle their commitment to unity and love for fellow residents. A statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan said Governor Aiyedatiwa congratulated Muslims for successfully completing the holy month of Ramadan, a…

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Okpebholo suspends all vigilante groups operating in Edo

 Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under whatever guise in the State. The governor also suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.). According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the Edo State government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, the action of the governor…

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Eid-El-Fitr: Adeleke congratulates Muslim Ummah

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state and beyond on the successful completion of Ramadan, describing it as a divine grace for spiritual rejuvenation. In his Eid-El-Fitr message signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor rejoiced with Muslim faithful for the ease with which Allah enabled the observance…

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