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Fleeing bandits meet waterloo as security operatives tighten hold on Ekiti forests
By Boye Oyeyemi In a bid to drive out fleeing bandits reportedly escaping intensified security pressure in neighbouring Kwara and Kogi states, security agencies have commenced a large-scale joint operation across forests in Ekiti State. The operation, which started last week, is focused mainly on communities within the state’s north senatorial district, following recent security concerns in that particular area.…
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Oyo APC adopts zoning arrangement ahead of Tuesday’s state congress
By Adejayan Gbenga Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have agreed to adopt a zoning arrangement ahead of the party’s nationwide state congress scheduled to hold on Tuesday. The decision was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday at the party’s secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan. To facilitate the process, the stakeholders constituted an adhoc zoning…
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OYRTMA storms Akobo Ojurin amid ongoing efforts to restore order in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has cracked down on illegal traders and traffic violators in an intensified effort to curb illegal street trading, indiscriminate parking and other traffic-related offences in the Akobo Ojurin area of Ibadan. The enforcement exercise which was carried out in collaboration with the Amotekun Corps, Operation Burst and other security agencies…
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Oyo govt, Akinyele family launch 10-day roadside clean-up in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has partnered with the Akinyele family to launch a 10-day roadside clean-up and sensitisation exercise along the 12.5-kilometre roadway named after late Administrator, Theophilus Adeleke Akinyele, in Ibadan. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, said the initiative commemorates Akinyele’s 94th posthumous birthday and coincides with activities marking the 50th anniversary…
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JUST IN: Suspected transformer vandal gets electrocuted in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi Panic gripped residents of Omifon community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State after a suspected transformer vandal was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal electrical equipment. According to sources in the community, the yet-to-be-identified man was reportedly tampering with an armored cable connected to a power transformer when the incident occurred. Speaking on the grounds…
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NUJ seeks lasting solutions to poor security, economic conditions in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State Council, has raised concerns over the deplorable state of security and living standards in the state, while urging the government to protect residents and stabilise the economy. Their concerns were contained in a communiqué issued during the union’s congress in Akure. In the communique, the congress raised an alarm over…
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Ondo APC backs INEC’s revised timetable, says it fair, realistic, people-centred
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described INEC’s revised 2027 election timetable as fair, realistic and beneficial to all political parties. This was disclosed by the party’s Media and Publicity Director, Steve Otaloro, during a question-and-answer session with journalists in Akure. At the event, Otaloro defended the electoral body’s schedule and dismissed…
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‘Avoid vote-buying, violence’ – Group urges Ekiti youths ahead of guber poll
By Boye Oyeyemi As preparations intensify for the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti State, the Youth Assembly of Nigeria, Ekiti State chapter, has urged young people to reject vote-buying and promote peaceful participation. The Speaker of the Assembly, Ayomide Oluwatosin, gave the advice during a youth dialogue programme themed “Elections Without Violence: The Responsibility of Ekiti Youths.” He said the…
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Clergy faults Ondo CP’s suspension of church activities advisory
By Boye Oyeyemi The Senior Pastor of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has criticised the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, for advising churches to suspend night programmes in order to curb the surge of kidnappings within the state. Giwa described the recommendation as cowardly and unfortunate, insisting that it is the responsibility of security…
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Ogun exco approves seven road projects, confirms traditional rulers’ appointments
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a raft of major infrastructural projects and traditional leadership appointments aimed at accelerating development and strengthening governance across the state. The decisions were taken at the Executive Council meeting at the Executive Chamber and presided over by Governor Dapo Abiodun. Top on the list of approvals is the rehabilitation and construction of seven…
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