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Oyo residents deny bandit attack claims in Ayegun/Oleyo communities
By Adejayan Gbenga – Residents of Ayegun/Oleyo communities in Oluyole LGA, Oyo State, have denied reports that bandits attacked their area. Professor Saka Jelili, chairman of the residents’ association, said viral videos and audio clips claiming arrests of bandits in the communities are false. He urged residents to carry on with their daily routines without fear. A joint statement by…
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Ogun State budgets N1.67trn for 2026
The Ogun State Government has proposed a total expenditure of N1,668,997,993,125.44 for the 2026 fiscal year — a 63 per cent increase from the 2025 budget of N1.054 trillion. Presenting the Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Legacy,” before members of the State House of Assembly at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun explained that the proposed budget comprises N624.76 billion…
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APC begins digital verification of membership register in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has approved the use of electronic registration to verify and update its membership list across the state. The decision was reached at the State Executive Committee meeting held at the party secretariat in Akure and chaired by the State Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin. According to the party,…
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Lagos 2026 ‘Budget of Shared Prosperity’ scales second reading at Assembly
The 2026 Appropriation Bill has scaled second reading in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The bill, presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on November 25, 2025, was extensively debated by lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary session. Tagged the “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” the 2026 spending plan aims to eradicate poverty and build a safer, more prosperous Lagos. It is anchored on…
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CP Lawal bans fireworks, orders heightened festive security in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, has announced a ban on the sale and use of fireworks during the festive season, directing intensified security operations across the state. In a statement on Wednesday by the spokesperson for the command, DSP Ayanlade Olusola, Lawal, who addressed officers during his weekly lecture, raised concern over rising…
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Stakeholders advocate tougher sanctions on gender-based violence in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Stakeholders in Ondo State have called for stronger measures to curb gender-based violence, urging authorities and residents to take concrete action to protect women and girls. The call followed an awareness walk held on Tuesday as part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, themed: “Unite to end digital violence against all women and…
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PDP, APC clash over Aiyedatiwa’s alleged handling of Amotekun operations
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, accusing him of neglecting welfare concerns raised by Amotekun operatives while unveiling new facilities and announcing plans to recruit 500 additional officers. In a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Wande Ajayi, the PDP said the launch of the Command and Control…
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Edo govt intensifies road works ahead of yuletide
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the state’s road network through the Ministry of Works, in a bid to ease the hardship faced by commuters due to failed sections of major federal highways in the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Felix Akhabue, during an inspection of ongoing construction…
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Lagos to host first-ever MSMEs Exclusive & Eko Round City Trade Fair
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Government has announced it will host the maiden edition of the Lagos MSMEs Exclusive and Eko Round City Trade Fair 1.0, a city-wide commercial showcase aimed at strengthening grassroots enterprise and deepening economic inclusion. The week-long fair is scheduled for December 8 to 14 at the National Stadium, Surulere. The event is organised by…
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Adeleke mourns passing of renowned historian, Prof. Oyeweso
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed sadness over the passing of the Chairman of the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Abdulgafar Siyanbola Oyeweso, describing his death as a great loss. The Oyeweso family had on Tuesday, in a statement signed by his younger brother, Olawale Oyeweso, announced the death of the…
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