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Olaosebikan declares for Reps, pledges support for Tinubu’s reelection in 2027
As former Oluyole LG chairman donates secretariat to Oyo APC Former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, Alhaji Kehinde Olatunji Olaosebikan, has reaffirmed his commitment to mobilising support for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Olaosebikan made this known on Monday while declaring his intention to seek the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to…
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BREAKING: Gov Aiyedatiwa dissolves SUBEB, other boards over tenure expiration
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has announced the dissolution of the boards of some parastatals and commissions following the expiration of their tenure. The development was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the statement, the affected agencies include the Ondo State Universal Basic Education…
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Osun govt denies viral claim of Apetumodu’s removal as monarch
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has dismissed a press release circulating on the alleged deposition of the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of the state, Oba Gbenga Joseph Oloyede (Latimogun I). In an official statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Olufemi Ogundun, the government said…
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Lagos marks World Safety Day, reaffirms workplace protection
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Safety Commission has joined the global community in commemorating World Safety Day, reaffirming its commitment to promoting safer and healthier workplaces across the state. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of the Commission, Mrs. Adewunmi Okoh, the Director-General, Mr. Lanre Mojola, congratulated workers, employers, and safety advocates worldwide on the…
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Lagos set to launch new ambitious industrial policy
By Adebola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has concluded arrangements to launch its much-anticipated Lagos State Industrial Policy (2025–2030), a strategic blueprint aimed at positioning the state as Africa’s leading industrial hub. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja,…
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Olubadan cautions newly installed Mogajis, Baales against land grabbing, abuse of power
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Monday issued a strong warning to newly installed Mogajis (family heads) and Baales (village heads), urging them to shun land grabbing and any form of unlawful conduct, including interference in other people’s family affairs. The warning came during the installation ceremony of 15 Mogajis and seven Baales held…
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Oyo govt rolls out plans for 2026 World Egungun Festival
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has unveiled plans for the 2026 World Egungun Festival, with expectations of attracting over 18,000 participants, including cultural practitioners, tourists, and dignitaries. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, announced this during a press briefing in Ibadan, saying the event forms part of ongoing efforts by the administration of Governor Seyi…
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Osun ex-deputy governor bids emotional farewell to husband in Ada
By Boye Oyeyemi The burial of industrialist Prince Michael Ayantunde Ponnle in Ada, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State drew an emotional farewell, with his wife and former Deputy Governor, Grace Titilayo Tomori Ponnle, leading tributes that blended public honour with personal grief. Prince Ponnle, an engineer and industrialist, co-founded MicCom Cables and Wires Limited in 1974, growing it…
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OAU defends cancellation of Peter Obi lecture, cites late notice
Authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University have defended the cancellation of a proposed lecture by former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, citing late notice as the reason for the decision. In a statement issued on Sunday, the university’s public relations officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, said a group within the student body had invited Obi to deliver a lecture on campus. He explained…
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Ekiti 2026: Police warn against violence, destruction ahead of guber election
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has cautioned politicians and their supporters against engaging in acts capable of disrupting peace as campaigns intensify ahead of the June 20 governorship election. The Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, issued the warning in a statement released on Sunday in Ado Ekiti. Abutu said the Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, urged…
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