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Fireworks banned in Owo to ensure public safety during festive season
By Boye Oyeyemi – Owo Local Government has banned the sale and use of fireworks, including bangers and knockouts, throughout the area during the Christmas season to ensure public safety. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement by Tolulope Adeyefa, Media Assistant to the Acting Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Hammed. The directive followed a security meeting where council officials…
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Ondo govt intensifies efforts to ensure clean water at FUTA Hospital
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has intensified efforts to tackle water scarcity at the FUTA Teaching Hospital in Akure with an inspection of an ongoing solar-powered borehole project. A statement announcing the visit was issued by Oluwakemi Adedeji-Adeyemi, Head of Media and Publicity, Ministry of Water Resources, Public Sanitation and Hygiene. During the inspection, the Commissioner for…
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Lagos hosts economic roundtable, reaffirms commitment to inclusive, resilient growth
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economy as it hosted the third edition of the Economic Roundtable Discourse in Ikeja. The event, organised by the Economic Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, brought together senior government officials, private sector leaders, academics, and development partners. Commissioner for…
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Popular Oyo cleric calls for unity, action against terrorism in South West
By Adejayan Gbenga – Popular preacher and former chairman of the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, has called on South West residents to prepare to defend themselves amid rising insecurity in the region. Speaking with Tribune Online, Sheikh Akeugbagold stressed the need for unity among Nigerians, regardless of religion or tribe, and condemned radical interpretations of…
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Lagos to strengthen grassroots governance as Sanwo-Olu commits to CDA collaboration
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with Community Development Associations (CDAs) to further enhance the quality of life across the state. Speaking through his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, at the 2025 Community Day Celebration held at the Police College, Ikeja, he said the annual event underscores the government’s…
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Okpebholo supports 47 bereaved families, award scholarships, insurance benefits
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has presented cheques to over 47 families of deceased Edo State workers and awarded educational scholarships to one member from each of the bereaved families. The event, held at the Government House in Benin City, marked another major milestone in the State’s implementation of the Group Life Insurance Scheme in partnership with Tangerine Life…
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Amotekun shutdown endangering Osun, civil societies warn Governor Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC) has raised a red flag over what it describes as a dangerous security vacuum created by the continued closure of the Osun Amotekun Corps office on the orders of the Inspector-General of Police following the Akinlalu incident.The coalition, in a letter addressed to Governor Ademola Adeleke and signed by its…
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Ikale youths seek withdrawal of soldiers from private security base in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ikale youths have demanded the withdrawal of soldiers allegedly stationed at the private security base of Tantita Security Services in Okitipupa, Ondo State, saying their presence has heightened tension in the area. The demand was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by community representatives, Bankole Monday and Tayo Obamoyegun. According to the statement, the youths…
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Ekiti government orders probe into alleged kidney removal at teaching hospital
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has called for calm following claims by Mr. Afolayan Adebayo that his kidneys were removed during a medical procedure at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. Health Commissioner Dr. Oyebanji Filani confirmed that the government is fully aware of the allegation and is treating the matter with the utmost seriousness.…
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Writing residencies are invaluable, they offer writers the gift of time- Adeyemi
Solape Adetutu Adeyemi is a writer and Vice Chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Lagos Chapter. She spoke with Adeola Ogunrinde on the challenges of writing and publishing in Nigeria When did you start writing and what made you become a writer? I began writing quite early in life, at the age of 6 spurred by the novels I was…
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