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Banire, Ajala demand shift from LG autonomy to grassroots impact
Former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Muiz Adeyemi Banire (SAN), and former Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Hon. Rasaq Ajala, have called for a decisive shift from mere local government autonomy to measurable, people-centred impact, stressing that sustainable national development must be anchored at the grassroots. Banire, represented by Dr. Adekunle Adegoke (SAN), made the call…
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I have no intention of imposing candidates, Dapo Abiodun tells APC stakeholders
Governor Dapo Abiodun has said he has no intention of imposing candidates on the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, urging aspirants to embrace consensus and respect zoning arrangements ahead of the 2027 elections. The governor made the remark on Tuesday during a strategic meeting in Abeokuta with aspirants for the House of Representatives, House of Assembly, and party…
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Pray for Nigeria’s peace, Sanwo-Olu urges intending pilgrims
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday charged intending pilgrims embarking on the 2026 holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to actively participate in prayer sessions for the prosperity of Lagos State and Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during a one-day seminar held at the Lagos Television De-Blue Roof, Ikeja, for 2026 Hajj intending…
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INEC cites vote buying, intimidation as major threats to Ekiti’s June poll
By Boye Oyeyemi The Independent National Electoral Commission has identified vote buying, political violence and misinformation as key threats ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, disclosed this on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti, saying the commission had mapped out strategies to curb the risks. He warned that past elections in parts…
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Ekiti court okays newspaper service in N70m suit against NSCDC, trader
By Boye Oyeyemi An Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti has approved substituted service in a N70 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and others. The claimant, a former Accord Party State Chairman, Chief Abiola Odeoba, is challenging his alleged unlawful arrest and detention linked to a business deal with a Taraba-based…
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Adeleke confident of electoral victory as Davido mobilises support in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that his reelection bid ahead of the August 15 governorship election is “unstoppable”. Popular music star, David Adeleke (Davido), also canvassed mass support for the governor, saying, “My uncle has delivered. I urge you all to mobilise and support his re-election; it is in the best…
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Oluwo distributes free food items ahead of 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has distributed over 50 bags of rice to elderly residents of the ancient city ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.Oba Akanbi, in a statement signed by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, carried out the distribution personally, visiting aged men and women in their homes to identify with them…
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APC promises issue-driven campaign, predicts defeat for Adeleke in 2026 Osun election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has pledged to run an issue-based campaign ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, while expressing confidence that it will unseat the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke. The party’s chairman of media and publicity for the Osun 2026 Governorship Campaign Council, Remi Omowaiye, made this known on…
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Osun targets industrial growth as Adeleke engages Chinese investors
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said the state is targeting industrial growth through strategic engagement with foreign investors as part of his administration’s public-private partnership (PPP) model. Adeleke stated this while addressing a group of Chinese investors planning to establish factories around Ile-Ife, noting that the government has, since 2022, deliberately implemented policies to…
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Gateway airport launches first international flight with Ogun hajj pilgrims
The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun State has safely arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, marking a significant milestone for the state’s aviation and pilgrimage operations. The pilgrims landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport at about 4:15 a.m. (Nigerian time) after departing from Gateway International Airport at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday. The…
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