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Taiwo Hassan’s death a monumental loss – Ogun govt
The Ogun State Government has expressed deep sadness over the death of veteran actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. A statement issued on Monday by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, described Hassan’s death as a monumental loss to Ogun State, Nigeria’s creative industry and the nation. The statement described…
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Ondo speaker hails Aiyedatiwa over severance pay for former lawmakers
By Boye Oyeyemi The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has applauded Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for approving severance allowances for former lawmakers who served in the seventh, eighth and ninth assemblies. Oladiji said the gesture, which also covers former chairmen and members of the House of Assembly Service Commission, reflected the governor’s commitment to the welfare…
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Sanwo-Olu mourns veteran actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday expressed condolences to the family, friends and associates of veteran Nigerian actor Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died Sunday at 66. Sanwo-Olu described the actor’s death as painful and heartbreaking, saying his passing was a significant loss to Nigeria, particularly the creative industry. In a statement issued…
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Olubadan threatens legal action over reports linking him to APC
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has warned journalists and social media publishers against portraying him as a partisan traditional ruler, threatening legal action over reports he considers defamatory. The monarch, through his media aide, Chief Adesola Oloko, reacted to reports suggesting that his recent reception of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe…
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Osun govt raises alarm over plans to trigger fresh crisis
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has raised the alarm over alleged plans by some stakeholders to trigger fresh crises across local government councils and motor parks in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday, warning that any attempt to ignite fresh rounds…
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Osun APC must unite after governorship defeat, rebuild ahead of 2027 — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the party to begin immediate rebuilding, shun blame over its loss in the last governorship election and turn the setback into victory in the 2027 general elections. Oyintiloye, who spoke on Sunday in Osogbo, said the party should focus on…
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Sanwo-Olu urges LJLA fellows to embrace continuous learning, service
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) to embrace continuous learning, patience and service as they prepare for life beyond the fellowship. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice on Friday while hosting the 2025/2026 cohort of the academy for their final mentorship session at Lagos House, Marina. The session provided the fellows with an…
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Aiyedatiwa orders acceleration of Akure-Idanre road dualisation
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed that work on the Akure-Idanre road dualisation project be accelerated, assuring residents that the long-awaited project will be delivered on schedule. Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance on Friday during an inspection of the ongoing construction along the Oke Aro axis of Akure, where he interacted with residents and road users. The…
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Adeleke welcomes Oyebamiji’s peace call, seeks Oyetola, others’ support for Osun development
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has welcomed the call for peace by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, following his visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Adeleke described the peace advocacy as “a positive tone after weeks of heated campaign and election season,” saying it was a welcome development for Osun…
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Ekiti Gov Oyebanji to begin two-week annual leave Monday
By Boye Oyeyemi Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji will begin a two-week annual leave on Monday, August 24, 2026, the state government has announced. The governor is expected to resume official duties on Monday, September 7, after completing the leave, which forms part of his statutory annual entitlement. The development was contained in a statement issued by Oyebanji’s Special Adviser…
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