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Adeniran, Agboluaje lead new NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel excos in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Correspondent of The Nation Newspapers, Yinka Adeniran, on Tuesday emerged Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, following a keenly contested election held in Ibadan. Adeniran secured 31 votes to defeat his closest challenger, John Alabi of Silverbird Television, who polled 10 votes, while one ballot…
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Kwara NSCDC decorates over 200 newly promoted officers, reaffirms commitment to professional excellence
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has decorated a new batch of promoted officers, reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, discipline, and enhanced service delivery across the state. The ceremony, held on Tuesday at the State Command Headquarters, Ilorin, was presided over by the State Commandant, Dr. Umar Mohammed, who…
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Okpebholo visits Ekpoma fire scene, promises rebuilding of burnt shops
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, on Monday evening visited Ekpoma to assess the damage caused by an overnight fire that razed several shops built by the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), assuring affected traders of swift government intervention and improved security measures. Describing the incident as disturbing, the governor linked it to ongoing acts of violence and sabotage in…
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Kwara: Customs seizes N1.2bn worth of smuggled goods in one month
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded major anti-smuggling breakthroughs, intercepting prohibited and improperly imported goods valued at over N1.2 billion, barely a month after the assumption of office of the Acting Area Controller, DC Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi. Ogundeyi disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Ilorin, where he…
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Respect Olubadan institution, Ibadan stakeholders tell Alaafin
By Adejayan Gbenga Traditional stakeholders in Ibadanland have cautioned the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, over what they described as repeated acts of disrespect toward the Olubadan stool and the Ibadan traditional institution. The stakeholders—comprising monarchs, Mogajis, Baales, and prominent indigenes of Ibadan—reacted to an incident at the Agodi Government House, Ibadan, where the Alaafin was alleged to…
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Fusengbuwa ruling house shortlists 85 nominees for Awujale throne as race hots up
The Fusengbuwa ruling house, next in line to produce the Awujale of Ijebuland, on Monday commenced its official nomination process as part of efforts to select a successor to the revered royal stool. The exercise, held on January 12, 2026, at the Bisi Rodipe Hall in Ijebu Ode, brought together princes and princesses of the ruling house who indicated interest…
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Traditional hierarchy debate reignites as Alaafin, Olubadan exchange cold gestures
By Adejayan Gbenga A brief but tense moment involving two prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State occurred on Monday during an inter-faith programme organised by the state government, drawing widespread public attention and debate. The incident took place at the Secretariat Grand Space, behind the Oyo State House of Assembly, where the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the…
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Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation cost ₦43bn, CCTV centre ₦2.5bn — Umahi
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has disclosed that the full rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos cost a total of ₦43 billion. Umahi made the disclosure while giving details of the project, explaining that the contract sum covered extensive repair works carried out on the bridge. According to him, the rehabilitation spanned 14 kilometres by 14…
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Makinde swears in Babatunde as new Oyo SSG
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sworn in Prof. Musibau Adetunji Babatunde as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ending its tenure on a strong note through effective governance and sustainable development across the state. The governor said the appointment of Professor Babatunde was based strictly on competence, experience and…
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‘End of an Era’- Jandor pays tribute to late Akran of Badagry
A 2027 governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran JANDOR, has mourned the passing of the Akran of Badagry Kingdom, His Majesty, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I. The late monarch was reported dead earlier today (Monday) at age 89. Jandor described the late Akran as a revered traditional ruler, a custodian of culture, and…
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