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Traditional institution key to peace, development in Ondo- Aiyedatiwa
By Folashade Olorunfemi Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has praised the Olubaka of Oka-Akoko, Oba Yussuf Adebori Adeleye, for his leadership and contributions to community stability, describing traditional rulers as vital pillars of peace and order across the state. The governor gave the commendation at the Olubaka’s palace during the monarch’s induction into the revered Traditional Elders Council (Ihare).…
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BREAKING: Ondo Amotekun begins recruitment, releases application guidelines
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has announced the commencement of its 5th Batch Recruitment Exercise (BR05), as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security and enhance community protection across the state. In a statement signed by Muyideen Fabunmi on behalf of the Corps Commander, the agency recalled that Amotekun was established by law…
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APC national secretary mourns passing of Oba Famodun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Ajibola Basiru, has mourned the transition of Oba Philip Adegboyega Famodun III, the Owa of Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State. Basiru, in a statement on his Facebook account on Sunday, described the passage of the Owa of Igbajo as a loss…
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Former Osun APC chairman, Oba Famodun, dies at 67
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The immediate past chairman of the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and embattled Owa of Igbajo, Oba Philip Adegboyega Famodun III, has joined his ancestors. The monarch reportedly died on Friday, 28 November 2025, after a brief illness while receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. Confirming his passing in a press…
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Baales, Olojas are pillars of stability in Oil-producing areas- OSOPADEC Chairman
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Prince Olabiyi Olaleye Poroye, has acknowledged the pivotal roles played by the Council of Baales and Olojas in promoting community stability and grassroots development. Prince Poroye expressed his appreciation while receiving the leadership of the Conference of Baales and Olojas from the Commission’s mandate areas…
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Edo govt trains public servants on grant writing to boost development funding
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Government, through the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop on grant and proposal writing for public servants, as part of efforts to equip them with the technical skills required to attract development funding and support government programmes. Speaking during the session in Benin City, the Director-General of…
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Akesan Day: Abiodun highlights culture as key to national unity, economic growth
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said culture if properly harnessed could become a major source of foreign exchange for Nigeria. Speaking at the 39th Akesan Day Celebration held at Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School, Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state, the governor noted that many countries across the world have diversified their economies through…
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Aiyedatiwa pledges justice, fairness in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice and fairness for all residents. He made the remarks on Friday in Akure during the swearing-in of newly appointed Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the state. The governor said his administration is strengthening the justice system by appointing more state counsels, increasing…
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Aiyedatiwa reaffirms commitment to security, pledges stronger backing for agencies
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining peace and security across the state, pledging continued support for all security agencies. The governor made the assurance on Friday while receiving the 46th Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abdulahi Mustapha, during a courtesy visit to his office in Akure. Aiyedatiwa commended the courage and…
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Ondo targets new 500 Amotekun officers to strengthen internal security
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the recruitment and training of 500 new officers for the Amotekun Corps as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture. He announced the approval on Friday at an event marking the revival of the office of the Justices of the Peace (JPs), which had been inactive for nearly 17 years. Aiyedatiwa,…
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