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President Tinubu celebrates Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Oba (Dr.) Michael Odunayo Ajayi, Arowotawaya II, the Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa Kingdom, on his birthday, recognizing his dedication to community service, cultural preservation, and philanthropy. In a statement issued Wednesday, President Tinubu praised the royal father’s efforts in infrastructure development, education, and poverty alleviation since ascending the throne in July 2014. The President highlighted…
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Controversy erupts over sale of Adekunle Fajuyi Family House in Ekiti
A legal battle is brewing in Ekiti State over the ownership and proposed sale of the historic family home of Nigeria’s national hero and Governor of Western Region, the late Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi. A legal notice issued by Fiduciary Legal Concept, a law firm acting on behalf of concerned stakeholders, has warned Mr. Donald Femi Fajuyi, the eldest son of…
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EFCC arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters in the Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Earlier, on Friday, March 22, 2025, the EFCC had arrested 22 other suspected internet fraudsters in Tanke, Alao Farm Estate, Yidi…
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Osun: Court remands bus driver over death of university students
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo An Osogbo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of a 35-year-old luxury bus driver, Ibrahim Muntari, for his alleged involvement in the tragic accident that claimed the lives of five students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and others in Ikire. The accident, which occurred on March 23, 2025, involved a luxury bus belonging to Silver Luxury…
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Soun urges new Oyo CP to strengthen security measures
By Adejayan Gbenga The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, on Tuesday, received the new Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Johnson Adenola, at his palace. During the meeting, the monarch urged the police to intensify security efforts across the state. He also commended the CP for prioritizing Ogbomoso as his first point of call after assuming office. “I…
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Lagos unveils Ilera Eko Cooperatives to expand health insurance coverage
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), has launched a new initiative, Ilera Eko Cooperatives, under the state health insurance scheme. This initiative aims to provide healthcare coverage for indigent residents. Ilera Eko is a health insurance scheme designed for all residents, regardless of status, class, ethnicity, or gender. Speaking at a…
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Adeleke establishes holding camps for displaced persons as Osun crisis persists
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the immediate establishment of three holding camps for displaced persons from Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor said the directive follows the successful distribution of food and relief materials to the affected persons through the palaces of each town. The statement emphasized…
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LAUTECH doctors set conditions to end strike
By Adejayan Gbenga The Association of Resident Doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso (ARDLTH), has outlined conditions for ending its ongoing industrial action. The doctors, who embarked on an indefinite strike last week, are demanding the Oyo State government address several unresolved issues affecting their welfare and working conditions. Despite their protests, ARDLTH stated on Wednesday…
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Lagos moves to tighten regulations on traditional birth attendants
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has convened a High-Level Stakeholders’ Meeting to regulate the activities of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in the state. The meeting brought together key policymakers, health professionals, and regulatory bodies to develop strategies for ensuring TBAs operate within established guidelines and contribute effectively to safe childbirth practices. Present at the meeting were the Lagos State…
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Unilorin has zero tolerance for cultism – VC
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has reaffirmed the institution’s stance against cultism, stating that it has been eradicated from the university for over two decades. He emphasized that Unilorin maintains a zero-tolerance policy for such social vices. Speaking at the annual Iftar and media interactive session held at the VC’s…
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