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Adeleke approves N3.3bn for retirees in Osun State
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the sum of ₦3.3 billion for the payment of accrued rights (bond certificates) to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme across the state. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Thursday, noted that of the amount released…
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Gov. Abiodun charges religious leaders on fight against poverty, insecurity
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged religious bodies to collaborate with governments at all levels to address the societal challenges confronting Nigeria such as poverty and insecurity. The Governor spoke during the official induction of the South West officers of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the 56th birthday celebration of the President of CAN in…
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Oyo to recruit 791 into State Civil Service
The Oyo State Government has approved the recruitment process of about Seven hundred and Ninety-one (791) officers of various cadres into the mainstream of its civil service. Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alh. Kamoru Aderibigbe made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan. Aderibigbe said the recruitment will encompass the absorption of two hundred and thirty…
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Kwara: GGDSS Oko-Erin alumni celebrate 40th anniversary with N3.5 million projects
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Government Girls Day Secondary School (GGDSS) Oko-Erin Alumni marked the school’s 40th anniversary by donating over N3.5 million for a new entrance gate and an equipped laboratory. The event, held on September 27th and 28th, saw alumni, current students, and staff come together to celebrate the school’s legacy. Olori Elizabeth Ajibola, a 1995 alumna, expressed…
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Senate summons Works Minister, Umahi over deplorable state of Oyo-Ogbomoso road
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, over the deteriorating state of the Oyo-Ogbomoso road. It followed a motion by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC, Oyo North), who expressed concern over the worsened condition of the road. According to Senator Buhari, the road linking the Western part of the country to the North has deteriorated with travellers…
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Gov Abdulrazaq mourns victims of Gwajibo boat mishap
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed shock and sadness over the tragic boat mishap that involved at least 200 people from the Gwajibo Mudi community in the Kaiama Local Government Area. The incident occurred when the boat, carrying passengers from Gwajibo village in Kwara State, was headed to a neighboring community in Niger State for…
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Osun: APC, PDP clash over alleged bomb threat to INEC office
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of complicity and desperation regarding the 2026 governorship election. The accusation stems from a viral video allegedly sent by a member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in which the chieftain reportedly threatened to bomb the Independent National Electoral Commission…
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Over 500 PDP members defect to APC in Osun
…as HoR aspirant, Fadiran empowers constituents By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Over 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday. The event coincided with the distribution of the Ileri Oluwa relief package, organized by Engr. Adekunle Kazeem Fadiran to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence Day.…
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Youths protest killing of vigilante commandant in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Youths in the Igbaja community, located in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, took to the streets on Tuesday to protest the murder of the commandant of a local vigilante group, Chief Lukman Balogun. Balogun, who was the Jagun of Igbaja land and the Commandant of the local vigilante group, was killed on Monday evening.…
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Independence: Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to prioritize unity, progress
As Nigeria marked its 64th Independence anniversary, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu called on citizens, especially Lagosians, to renew their commitment to the values that bind the nation—hard work, resilience, and a shared belief in a brighter future. Speaking on Tuesday during the state’s Independence Day celebration at Lagos House, Marina, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of unity and collective effort…
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