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Lagos, NIFEST forge partnership on food sector growth
By Olatomiwa Osho The Lagos State Government has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) to promote food processing, enterprise development, innovation and investment. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, stated this during a courtesy visit by NIFST officials. Represented by the Director of the Agribusiness Support…
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Ikire killings: Oyewumi demands independent probe, rejects police account
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has called for an independent investigation into the killing of four people at Naira and Kobo Junction, Ikire. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Friday, Oyewumi, a community leader in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, rejected the police account of the incident, describing…
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Oyo strengthens intelligence drive against kidnapping, cybercrime
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening intelligence-driven security operations and deepening collaboration with national defence and intelligence institutions to protect lives and property across the state. The Acting Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Lawal, stated this through the Secretary to the State Government, Musibau Babatunde, while receiving the commandant and participants of the…
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FRSC decorates 176 promoted personnel in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Sector Command, has decorated 176 personnel recently promoted in the state, comprising 50 senior officers and 126 marshals. The decoration ceremony, held in Akure, was conducted by the Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, who urged the beneficiaries to see their new ranks as greater responsibilities rather than mere career…
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Lagos to redevelop Oregun Theatre into cultural, entertainment hub
The Lagos State Government has restated plans to redevelop the Oregun Theatre into an integrated theatre-cinema complex as it seeks to create a vibrant cultural and entertainment hub in the area. The commitment was reiterated on Wednesday during a meeting on the reconstruction project and proposed development of the complex at the office of the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry…
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Kwara NSCDC holds one-day dialogue to prevent farmer-herder clashes
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has held a community sensitisation and dialogue programme aimed at preventing farmer-herder conflicts and strengthening security in rural communities. The one-day programme, organised by the command’s Agro-Rangers Unit on Thursday, August 27, 2026, was held at the NSCDC Kwara State Command Headquarters in Ilorin. Held…
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Adelabu quits 2027 Oyo governorship race, rejects legal challenge
Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has withdrawn from the 2027 Oyo State governorship race, saying he will not challenge the outcome of the All Progressives Congress primary through an internal appeal or court action. Adelabu, who announced his decision in a personally signed statement on Thursday, said his withdrawal should not be interpreted as an acceptance of what he…
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Osun at 35: Oyebamiji urges residents to revive founding fathers’ vision
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Oyebamiji, has called on residents to rekindle the dreams and aspirations of the state’s founding fathers as Osun marks its 35th anniversary. Oyebamiji made the call in a message commemorating the anniversary, describing the occasion as an opportunity for sober reflection on the realities…
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Osun at 35: Adeleke pledges focus on industrialisation, wealth creation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has pledged to strengthen the state’s development through greater focus on infrastructure, industrialisation, rural development, wealth creation and ease of doing business. Adeleke made the commitment in a state broadcast to mark the 35th anniversary of the creation of Osun State, assuring residents that his administration would build on…
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Obasa pays tribute to late Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo
..urges media to uphold his legacy The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has joined the Nigerian media community in mourning the death of The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo. Oladipo, 56, died on Tuesday, August 25, after a brief illness. In a condolence statement by Adeshina Oyetayo, his Special Adviser on Media,…
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