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Makinde approves ₦5m compensation, scholarships for families of slain Oyo forest guards
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday approved a compensation of ₦5 million each for the families of forest guards killed recently at the Old Oyo National Park. He also announced scholarships up to university level for the children of the deceased officers. The governor disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment visit to Oloka Village in Oriire…
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NSCDC decorates spokesperson, 109 newly promoted personnel in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has decorated 110 officers, including its spokesperson, Daniel Aidamenbor, following their promotion. Mr Oluyemi Ibiloye, the NSCDC State Commandant, officiated at the ceremony in Akure on Friday, describing the elevation as a reward for hard work and dedication. He thanked the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi…
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Ekiti govt places monarch on probation over alleged misconduct
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has placed the Elepe of Epe Ekiti, Oba Williams Adesoye, on probation and added him to a watchlist following repeated agitations by his subjects over alleged high-handedness and unruly conduct. The decision was announced on Friday after a meeting led by Deputy Governor Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye at the palace of the…
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Ikorodu ferry terminal to resume operations January 19- LASWA
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has confirmed the reopening of the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal. In a press release issued on Friday, LASWA announced that ferry operations at the terminal will resume on Monday, January 19, 2026. According to the statement, the terminal was closed on October 20, 2025, due to navigational challenges caused by water hyacinth…
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Community respect vital to policing success, PCRC says in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has urged Nigerians to accord police officers dignity and respect to enable them to perform their duties more effectively. The National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Ibrahim Mogaji, made the appeal in Akure during a leadership training and conference for members in the South-West zone. Mogaji said police officers are…
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Ashipa of Ogbomosholand mourns Nigerian civil war hero, retired colonel Adegboyega Adeniran at 87
By Adejayan Gbenga The Ashipa of Ogbomosoland, Barr. Olusegun Adekunle, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Colonel Adegboyega Adeniran, a Nigerian Civil War hero, describing him as a patriot whose life was marked by courage, service and unwavering commitment to community development. Colonel Adeniran died in the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2026, at the age…
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Ekiti pensioners groan over unpaid benefits, union raises alarm
By Boye Oyeyemi – The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners in Ekiti State has raised concerns over what it described as the worsening condition of retired workers in the state. Speaking at a New Year prayer session held in Ado Ekiti, the state chairman of the union, Comrade Temitope Popoola, said pensioners were enduring hardship due to delays…
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Oyo Scholars, Global Forum reject rotational Obas’ Council, defend Alaafin’s throne
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo Scholars Congress (OSC) and the Oyo Global Forum (OGF) have expressed strong opposition to the recent inauguration of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs by the state government under Governor Seyi Makinde. In a joint statement issued on Friday by Prof. Seun Kolade of Oyo Scholars and Mr Taiwo Hassan of Oyo Global…
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Emir of Ilorin, Saraki, commend Yusuf Ali’s philanthropy
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki on Thursday praised Yusuf Ali (SAN)’s philanthropy. The monarch and former governor of Kwara state said this in Ilorin at a public presentation and book launch and unveiling of the Kuliya Ngari of Ilorin. Alhaji Ibrahim last year bestowed on Ali, Osun indigene, as the…
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Abiodun reaffirms support for fallen heroes’ families
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of families of deceased soldiers who paid the supreme price in the service of the nation. The governor made this known during the special parade and wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.…
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