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Kara bridge repairs begin March 10 as FG urges motorists to use alternative routes
The Federal Ministry of Works has issued a travel advisory to motorists following its earlier announcement of the planned replacement of damaged expansion joints on the Kara Bridge, outbound Lagos. In a statement released on Saturday, the Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Engr. Olayiwola Komolafe, said the maintenance work will commence on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and is…
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Alaafin lauds Obasanjo, Adeboye on occasion of birthday, calls them visionary leaders
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has hailed former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, as exceptional figures whose leadership and service continue to shape Nigeria’s future. In separate congratulatory messages issued via his Media and Publicity Director, Bode Durojaye, the Alaafin celebrated Obasanjo’s…
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Governor Adeleke celebrates brother, Deji Adeleke, at 69
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has celebrated his elder brother, the global business mogul and philanthropist, Dr Adedeji Tajudeen Adeleke, on the occasion of his 69th birthday, offering prayers for good health, long life and greater prosperity. In a personal message to mark the occasion, the governor described his brother as “a rare gift…
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Friends, family gather to bury renowned literary icon Biodun Jeyifo in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga Biodun Jeyifo, a distinguished Nigerian scholar and literary critic, was buried in his hometown of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State on Wednesday amidst friends, family and colleagues. The emeritus professor, who also served as the head of the Jeyifous family of Oke-Bola in Ibadan, passed away on February 11 at the ripe age of 80. The…
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Oyo Reps member, Olaide Muhammad, narrowly survives accident
By Adejayan Gbenga Hon. Olaide Lateef Muhammad, the honorable member representing Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has narrowly survived a road accident without any injury, Western Post reports. This was revealed by the lawmaker in a statement made public on Thursday. While thanking God for what he described as divine protection during the incident, Muhammad noted that…
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Makinde conducts late-night inspection of Ibadan airport lighting amid major upgrade
By Adejayan Gbenga The executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, conducted an inspection of the newly installed runway lighting system at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan on Thursday. Describing the development as a major milestone, the governor revealed that this feat is in line with ongoing efforts to transform the airport into an international facility. Speaking after the late-night…
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Oyetola visits Olubadan, lauds monarch for visionary leadership, selfless service to Yorubaland
By Adejayan Gbenga The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja at his palace on Thursday in Ibadan. During his visit, the minister paid homage to the esteemed monarch and engaged in discussions focused on national development, purposeful leadership, and the general progress of the…
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Gov Oyebanji installs new Obanla, urges monarchs to promote justice, fairness
By Boye Oyeyemi Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State installed the new Obanla of Ijesa-Isu, Oba David Oluwasegun Ateji, on Thursday, while urging traditional rulers to promote justice, fairness and inclusive leadership in their various communities. Oyebanji, ably represented by his deputy, Monisade Afuye, spoke during the installation ceremony held in Ijesa-Isu Ekiti area of Ekiti State. The governor described…
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INEC set to display Ekiti voters’ register prior June 20 guber poll
By Boye Oyeyemi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to display the preliminary voters’ register of electorates in Ekiti State as part of preparations for the June 20, 2026 governorship election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday. According to Omoseyindemi, the display of the…
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Abiodun inaugurates Phase 2 of Imashayi-Igan-Okoto-Ayetoro road, pledges completion of final phase
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday commissioned Phase II of the Imashayi–Igan-Okoto–Ayetoro Road in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to completing the final phase of the project. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Abiodun assured residents that the last phase of the road would be completed to fully connect the corridor…
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