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NUJ condemns alleged harassment of journalists at Akure flyover flag-off
By Boye Oyeyemi The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has condemned the alleged harassment of journalists by hoodlums during the flag-off of the second Akure flyover, warning that attempts to intimidate media practitioners would not be tolerated. The union stated its position in a communique issued after its monthly congress at the NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka, Akure,…
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Ondo community alleges breach of Oloba selection process, seeks intervention
By Boye Oyeyemi Youths and women in Oba-Ile, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, have protested what they described as an attempt to abandon the community’s traditional process for selecting the next Oloba. The protesters marched peacefully to the Oloba’s palace on Sunday, alleging that the six kingmakers were taken to the local government secretariat in Iju-Itaogbolu, where…
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Young legislators pass child safety bills during 7th Lagos children’s parliamentary session
In a bid to provide practical insight into legislative proceedings, the Lagos State House of Assembly has hosted members of the 7th Children’s Parliament at a plenary session held at the Assembly Complex. The event organised in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, was themed “Understanding the Proceedings of Parliament.” It provided the young parliamentarians…
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SSANU honours Ondo NUJ Chairman Adegbite for ‘giving voice to voiceless’
By Boye Oyeyemi The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko chapter, has honoured the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, Prince Leke Adegbite, for using journalism to give voice to the voiceless and draw attention to issues affecting ordinary citizens. Adegbite received the Distinguished Leadership Award during the 80th Regular…
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LASRRA takes resident registration campaign to Ajah
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) has taken its registration campaign to Ajah, urging residents to register and support evidence-based planning and effective service delivery. The sensitisation programme and town hall meeting brought together community leaders, traders, artisans and residents to learn about LASRRA’s functions and the importance of accurate data. LASRRA General Manager, Mrs. Bilikiss…
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LASISMA seeks Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA support on informal space management
…moves to curb illegal encroachment The Lagos State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA) has visited the Executive Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Bola Oladunjoye, to strengthen collaboration on managing informal and incidental open spaces and curbing illegal encroachment. Leading the delegation, LASISMA General Manager, TPL Daisi Oso, outlined the authority’s mandate and sought the council’s support…
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Zainab Kawu to launch foundation in Kwara, improve healthcare access for women
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The wife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu, Hajia Zainab Titilayo Arike Kale Kawu, will mark her 56th birthday with the launch of the Arike Hopeful Hearts Foundation and a health outreach for women in the state. The birthday programme, scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026, will…
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Oyebamiji congratulates Adeleke, calls for probe of political killings in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the August 15, 2026, governorship election, while calling for a thorough investigation into reported political killings in the state. Addressing APC leaders, members and supporters in Osogbo on Saturday, Oyebamiji said he…
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Governor Adeleke issues executive order to probe Ikire killings
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued an executive order establishing a coroner’s inquest/panel of inquiry into the killings, shootings, injuries and violence reported at Naira and Kobo Junction, Motor Park/Garage Area, Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, on August 24, 2026. In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the executive order,…
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Osun PHC performs first emergency C-section, saves mother, baby
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Primary Health Centre (PHC), Oke Gada, Ede, Osun State, has recorded its first successful emergency Caesarean section (C-section), resulting in the safe delivery of a 3.5kg baby boy. The emergency procedure was conducted at about 2:30 p.m. on Friday, after complications arose during the delivery of Mrs Adeniyi Rukayat, who had received antenatal care…
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