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APC takes disciplinary action against Aregbesola, expels him from party
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has officially expelled former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola from the party over alleged anti-party activities. In a letter addressed to the former Minister of Interior, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” the APC stated that the decision followed a thorough…
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Kwara: First Lady commissions hospital, distributes 10,000 kits to midwives
…Inaugurates Flyovers to Boost Ilorin’s Road Network By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday lauded Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his achievements, describing him as an exceptional leader dedicated to his people. Accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, and several first ladies, Tinubu flagged off the distribution of 10,000 professional kits…
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NNPP invites Aregbesola to reclaim Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State has called on former Governor Rauf Aregbesola to consider joining their party to reclaim the state. This invitation follows Aregbesola’s recent announcement of his exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with his supporters in the Omoluabi Progressives. At the meeting where the decision to leave…
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Five kidnappers shot dead as police rescue victims in Ogun
Ogun State Police Command successfully rescued three kidnapped victims on January 29, 2025, following a swift operation that led to a gunfight with a gang of kidnappers along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway. On January 25, 2025, around 7:00 PM, the Area Commander of Sagamu received a distress call from commuters about an ongoing armed robbery near Ilishan. Upon arrival, officers…
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Ex Lagos Deputy Governor highlights impact of community associations to local development
A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mr Sarah Sosan, has highlighted the significance of community associations in driving local development. Sosan served as Deputy Governor from 2007 to 2011 in the administration of Mr Babatunde Fashola. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of Ikorodu Community Development Committee (CDC), Sosan explained that CDCs were important to grassroots development, adding that…
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Afenifere reiterates demand for restructuring
The Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere has reiterated its demand for restructuring Nigeria, saying the state of insecurity remained as sire as it was under the previous administration. Afenifere called on the President to take bold, positive and ideological steps to ensure genuine protection of lives and property. The Yoruba Socio-Cultural group made this call in a communiqué signed by its deputy…
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LASG moves to promote circular economy, green financing
Lagos State government has initiated moves to promote circular economy and green economy, unveiling an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) workshop. The unveiling of the workshop was to boost the state’s economy prosperity through Nano, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (NMSMEs). The forum, tagged inaugural Economy Business Network (EBN) workshop was hosted by the Office of the Special Adviser to…
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FG, Osun partner to harness creative economy for SDG achievement
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the role of creativity and innovation in driving sustainable development. Speaking at the SDG Creative Conference in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, stated that Nigeria has demonstrated…
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No lady was fined N150,000 for not visiting boyfriend – Osun Judiciary
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Judiciary has refuted a viral claim that a Magistrate Court in the state fined a lady N150,000 for failing to visit her boyfriend after receiving N3,000 as transport fare. In the widely circulated fake news trending on social media over the weekend, it was alleged that one Rhoda Adu collected N3,000 from Olapitan…
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Sanwo-Olu pledges to address infrastructural challenges in riverine communities
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday pledged to address the infrastructural challenges faced by riverine communities in Ojo and Oriade Local Government Areas by constructing bridges to connect them to the mainland. The governor made this commitment during the commissioning of four newly constructed roads in Oriade LCDA and Amuwo Odofin. He emphasized that some of the commissioned…
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