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Ekiti govt unveils new tourist destination to boost revenue
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State government under the leadership of Mr Biodun Oyebanji has opened the Ugele Hill and Cave in Ikere Ekiti to tourists as part of efforts to boost revenue generation and develop the state’s tourism potential. The site, once restricted to annual cultural activities such as the Odun Omo festival, has now been transformed into a…
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Ondo govt eyes tourism boom with Araromi coastline development
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that the state is positioning itself for a tourism boom through the development of the Araromi coastline, with plans to attract private investment into the coastal corridor. The governor disclosed that his administration is targeting between five and ten investors to transform the Araromi coastline into a major leisure destination as part…
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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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