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Aiyedatiwa pardons 40 prisoners to celebrate 60th birthday 

In a poignant act of compassion commemorating his 60th birthday, the governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has pardoned 40 convicts, a decision that reflects a profound commitment to rehabilitation and the transformative power of second chances. A statement issued by The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the announcement was made by Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, the…

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Oyo govt defends appointment of Prince Owoade as Alaafin-Elect 

The Oyo State Government has insisted it followed the due process in the appointment of the Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade. It would be recalled that on Friday, governor Seyi Makinde announced Prince Owoade as the new Alaafin. His announcement got a pushback from the Oyo Kingmakers who rejected the appointment of Prince Owoade. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Commissioner for…

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Ooni Ogunwusi congratulates Alaafin-elect, Prince Owoade

…advises him to embrace unity The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has congratulated Owoade, describing his emergence as a historic moment for the people of Oyo.  In a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare on Saturday, Ooni celebrated the new Alaafin’s ascension, stating, “This monumental decision heralds a new era of prosperity, unity, and…

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Late night inferno razes market in Osun

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A devastating fire swept through Akinola Market in Ipetumodu, Osun State, destroying properties and foodstuffs worth millions of naira. The inferno, which broke out in a section of the market where yams are sold, is believed to have originated from a refuse fire left unattended by traders after the day’s sales. Reports indicate that the traders,…

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Ekiti cargo airport welcomes Beechcraft 350! aircraft, to begin full operations

The Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado Ekiti, would soon begin full operations as it has welcomed a Beechcraft 350i aircraft on Friday. It would be recalled that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority granted approval for non-scheduled flight operations at the airport for a period of six months. The Technical Adviser to Ekiti State Governor on Airport Project, AVM Sunday…

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LASG moves to avert broadcast workers’ strike, seeks dialogue

The Lagos State Government has called on the labour unions in state-owned broadcasting stations to reconsider their planned strike slated for Monday 13, January 2025. The government in a statement issued on Saturday by the State’s Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, urged the unions to explore alternative avenues to resolve their grievances. The proposed industrial action seeks to…

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Security: LASG equips LNSA officers with more operational equipment 

The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), Prince Ifalade Oyekan has distributed additional equipment to Commands of the Corps across the 20 local governments and 37 LCDAs. Oyekan warned officers of the Corps to treat government equipment in their possession with care. He gave the warning while addressing the Commanding Officers of the various Local Governments…

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Lagos trains Magistrates, Registrars, Sheriffs on small claims court

In a step toward enhancing access to justice, the Lagos State Judiciary has organised a one-day training workshop for Magistrates, Registrars, and Sheriffs. The workshop focused on the operations, history, and purpose of the Small Claims Court while emphasizing the recently amended Magistrates’ Practice Direction of 2023. The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, who was represented by…

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Oyo Kingmakers reject Prince Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin-elect

Five prominent kingmakers in Oyo town have rejected Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin-elect. The protesting kingmakers include the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade; the Lagunna of Oyo, High Chief Wakeel Akindele; the Akinniku of Oyo, High Chief Hamzat Yusuf; a warrant chief representing the Asipa of Oyo, Chief Wahab Oyetunji; and a warrant chief representing the…

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Ogun increases efforts to fight banditry, convenes security meeting

Ogun State Government has set mechanisms in motion to tackle insecurity across the state in the face of reported invasion of the South-West geo-political zone by suspected bandits. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Media & Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, on Friday. The statement said that the government is…

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