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Adeleke urges Osun residents to stay vigilant over alleged terrorist threats
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or individuals in their communities to security agencies. Adeleke made the call in response to reported plans by terrorists to attack places of worship in the state, urging residents to alert security agencies to any unusual activities in their…
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Abiodun wins National Award for Ogun’s digital transformation
Ogun State’s growing digital transformation has earned Governor Dapo Abiodun a major national recognition, with the Governor emerging Governor of the Year – Public Service Innovation at the Nigeria eGovernment Excellence Awards 2026. The award, organised by the Nigeria eGovernment Summit, recognised Abiodun’s leadership in deploying technology and e-governance reforms to modernise public administration, improve service delivery and strengthen transparency…
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Kwara monarch dies days after regaining freedom from abductors
The Onigbesi of Igbesi in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has reportedly died days after regaining freedom from abductors. His death was announced on Saturday by the National President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, Bisi Fakayode. It would be recalled that the monarch was abducted on August 22 when armed men invaded Igbesi community…
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Osun govt challenges ASUU claims on UNIOSUN governance, salary agreement
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has rejected claims by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement and the governance of Osun State University (UNIOSUN). The government, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, said UNIOSUN had implemented the agreement even…
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Gateway Air ready to airlift hajj pilgrims – Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the readiness of Gateway Air, the state-owned airline, to airlift not only Ogun pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj, but also intending pilgrims from other South-West states. The Governor said Ogun would explore opportunities to participate in the emerging private-sector-driven Hajj airlift arrangement, particularly for pilgrims from Oyo, Osun,…
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NUJ Lagos to celebrate journalists at 2026 Press Week
..as Dakuku Peterside delivers public lecture on media and economic growth The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has concluded plans to hold its 2026 Press Week from Monday, September 28, to Sunday, October 4. The programme will feature a Health and Awareness Walk, Public Lecture, Chapel Rendezvous, Juma’at Service, Gala and Awards Night, and Thanksgiving Service. The…
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Aiyedatiwa redeploys aide, names heads for Ondo boards
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved new appointments to some government boards and agencies, alongside the redeployment of one of his special advisers. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, announced the changes in a statement on September 11, 2026, saying they took immediate effect. Under the new arrangement, Femi Fadairo will serve as special…
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Xenophobia: Aiyedatiwa unveils support for Ondo returnees fleeing South Africa
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged financial and other support to indigenes evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, urging them to use their skills and international experience to rebuild their lives at home. Aiyedatiwa made the pledge on Thursday during a welcome and empowerment programme for the returnees at the Cocoa Conference Hall, Governor’s Office,…
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Edo to partner Genius Learning on digital parenting initiative
…says it will equip parents for digital age challenges By Olatomiwa Osho The Edo State Government is set to partner with Genius Learning and Development Company on a digital parenting initiative aimed at helping parents better guide and protect their children in an increasingly technology-driven environment. The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, disclosed this when…
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Ondo govt begins payment of N3.9bn gratuities to 1,038 retirees
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has started paying N3.897 billion in gratuities to 1,038 former local government workers, primary school teachers and non-teaching staff who retired in 2016. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced the commencement of the disbursement on Thursday in Akure, describing the payment as a statutory obligation owed to workers who devoted their active years to the…
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