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    Oyebamiji supports family of Osun rainstorm victim with scholarships

    By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –‎‎The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has awarded full educational scholarships up to university level to the four children of a woman who died in last week’s rainstorm in Osogbo.‎‎Similarly, Oyebamiji ordered the immediate opening of a special bank account for…

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    I’m not Abuja-imposed candidate, says Fasoranti

    By Boye Oyeyemi Former Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Taiwo Fasoranti, has dismissed claims that his senatorial ambition is being dictated by political forces in Abuja. The former SSG recently resigned his position to focus on his senatorial ambition, a move confirmed by the governor’s spokesman, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. Addressing the allegations of being influenced by external actors, Fasoranti…

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    High Chief Adaja Benjamin emerges regent of Ore community

    By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has approved the appointment of High Chief Adaja Akindele Adenika Benjamin as the regent of Ore community in Odigbo Local Government Area. The approval was conveyed through the state Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in an official letter dated April 1, 2026. The correspondence was signed by a ministry official, O.…

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    Adeseun resigns as Mayegun of Ogbomoso, accuses Soun of division, abuse of authority

    By Adejayan Gbenga Former lawmaker, Senator Hamzat Ayoade Adeseun, has resigned from his position as Mayegun of Ogbomosoland, citing concerns over leadership style, rising tension, and alleged divisive actions within the ancient town. Adeseun’s resignation follows his earlier indefinite suspension from the chieftaincy title by the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, over alleged acts of insubordination and disrespect…

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    ‎Ooni, varsity lecturer urge Nigerians to prioritise service over ego

    By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –‎‎The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and an Associate Professor of Computing/IT Education at Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Oluwafemi Abanikannda, have urged Nigerians to move away from ego and embrace service to others.‎‎They made the call at a civic recognition and reception organised by the Otan-Ayegbaju Progressive Union (OAPU) to honour individuals with outstanding career…

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    Easter: Ogun governor preaches sacrifice, compassion, assures better days ahead

    The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has extended warm felicitations to Christians in Ogun State and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Abiodun in his Easter message, described the season as a profound reminder of sacrifice, love, redemption, and hope for humanity, noting that the…

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    Lagos Planning Authority cracks down on defaulters, urges compliance with notices

    The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has called on residents, property owners, and developers to promptly receive and acknowledge contravention notices served by its District Offices in order to avoid enforcement actions. Speaking on the development, the General Manager of LASPPPA, Tpl. Kehinde Osinaike, emphasized that refusal to accept or acknowledge a contravention notice does not prevent the…

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    Senator Abiru hails Tunde Rahman on installation as Baaroyin of Iwoland

    The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District and Chairman Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has congratulated veteran journalist Tunde Rahman on his installation as the Baaroyin of Iwo Land. Rahman, who serves as Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Special Duties, was conferred with the revered title by…

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    Tinubu, Obasanjo hail Abiodun as Gateway Airport redefines Ogun’s aviation landscape

    President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday, lauded the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for transforming Ogun State and changing the face of aviation in the state through the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Ilishan. The duo spoke as President Tinubu inaugurated the airport and the state’s new airline, Gateway Airline, among other landmark projects, including road and…

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    Oyebamiji felicitates with Christians on Easter, calls for peaceful coexistence

    By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Osun State election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly called AMBO, has felicitated with Christians in Osun State, Nigeria, and across the globe on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration. Oyebamiji described the Easter festival as a period of sober reflection commemorating the…

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