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Ondo town appeals to governor over controversial chieftaincy dispute
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Irun Akoko community in Ondo State has appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intervene in a controversial chieftaincy dispute that threatens to divide the town. The appeal follows a request by Hon. Olanrewaju Adeyemi for recognition as the “Owa Adimula” of a purported Oke-Oro community. Speaking at a press conference in Akure, Chief Paul Oguntimehin,…
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Lagos State Sports Commission seeks global expertise to grow cycling culture
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has taken a major step to boost cycling and strengthen sports development in the state through a strategic partnership with British Cycling. The collaboration is aimed at leveraging global expertise to enhance technical skills and promote a cycling culture in Lagos. A delegation from British Cycling, led by Ms. Amy Gardner, Sport and Participation…
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Aiyedatiwa commits to integrity, faith, responsibility as Ondo marks 50th anniversary
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, integrity and accountability, emphasising that faith and civic responsibility must remain central to leadership and public service. He spoke on Friday at the Ondo State @50/Golden Jubilee Jumat Service held at the Central Mosque in Akure, part of activities marking the state’s 50th anniversary. The Governor…
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Kwara House of assembly approves N656.5bn 2026 budget
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State House of Assembly has approved a total 2026 budget size of N656.5 billion, representing an increase of N10.5billion over the initial estimate presented by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The Speaker of the House, Engineer Yakubu Danladi Salihu, disclosed this at the plenary on Friday, following the consideration of the report of the House Committee…
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INEC to commence second phase of voter registration in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to commence the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Ondo State on Monday. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Akure. She said the first phase of the exercise, which ran…
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Tension rises in Ondo over Owa stool succession
By Boye Oyeyemi – Anxiety has gripped Idanre town in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State following the commencement of processes to select a new Owa after the death of Oba Frederick Adegunle Aroloye. The only recognised ruling house in the community has accused some government officials of plotting to impose a traditional ruler by altering the existing kingmaking…
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Makoko action about safety, not class war, Lagos govt insists
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has reiterated that its ongoing actions in Makoko are aimed at protecting lives, upholding the rule of law and advancing urban renewal initiatives to improve residents’ living conditions. Speaking on a recent AIT programme monitored in Lagos, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the intervention is not a conflict…
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Ogun kicks off 50th anniversary with statewide road commissioning
The Ogun State Government has commenced activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state with the weekly commissioning of major road projects across different parts of the state. The Golden Jubilee celebration began last week with the commissioning of the Wole Soyinka Train Terminal and the Sagamu–Ayepe Road in Sagamu Local Government Area. This was followed by…
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‘Illegal, Unconstitutional’- Fijabi Royal Family kicks against Otun Baale appointment
By Adejayan Gbenga The Fijabi Royal Family of Oritamerin, Ibadan, has rejected the planned installation of Mr. Saheed Raifu Adelani Olaigbe as Otun Baale of Okoro-Oketunu, describing the move as illegal, unconstitutional and traditionally invalid. In a petition addressed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the family opposed the installation scheduled for January 31, 2026, insisting that it…
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Merit-based governance, development roadmap will sustain Oyo beyond 2027- Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said his administration has entrenched a merit-based system of governance and developed a roadmap to sustain the state’s development beyond 2027. Makinde made the disclosure at a lecture and symposium organised as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Oyo State, held at the International Conference Centre,…
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