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At 65th independence anniversary service, Aiyedatiwa pledges equitable development
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has assured residents that no community in the state will be excluded from his administration’s development plans. Speaking on Sunday at the Chapel of the Annunciation, Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Oke-Emeso, Akure, during a thanksgiving service to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the Governor said governance for him had only just begun…
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Ogun govt faults Senator Daniel’s comments on Paddy Arikawe road project
The Ogun State Government has described as “reckless and misleading” recent comments by the senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, against Governor Dapo Abiodun over the ongoing rehabilitation of the 260-metre Paddy Arikawe Oye-Igbimo Road in Sagamu. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the government accused the former governor…
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Founding fathers’ dream of a just, prosperous Nigeria still achievable- Abiodun
The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on Sunday said that the dreams of the founding fathers of Nigeria, where no man is oppressed, where opportunities abound for all, and where the wealth of the land is shared equitably, are realizable if Nigerians continue to hold fast to patriotism, integrity, service, and shared responsibility. The governor also noted that with…
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Lagos seals Lekki property, arrests five over illegal dredging, reclamation
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal dredging and land reclamation, sealing several sites and arresting five suspects during an enforcement exercise in the Lekki area on Saturday. The operation was carried out by the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development in collaboration with the Ministries of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Environment and…
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Owa Obokun dethrones Oba-Odo of Ilesa over transformer scandal
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has removed Chief Busuyi Gbadamosi as the Oba-Odo of Ilesa. The monarch announced the removal in a statement personally signed at the weekend, citing Gbadamosi’s unlawful role in the disappearance of two community-owned electric transformers. According to the statement, Gbadamosi illegally…
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Nigerian Army urges Ekiti youths to enlist as 90th Regular Recruit Intake begins
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for its 90 Regular Recruit Intake for trades and non-tradesmen and women, calling on youths in Ekiti State to seize the opportunity to serve the nation. In a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, the…
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Makinde rewards Falconets with $15,000 after 4-0 win over Rwanda
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde, on Saturday rewarded Nigeria’s U-20 girls, the Falconets, with the sum of $15,000 after the two-time World Cup runners-up defeated their Rwandan counterparts 4-0 in a 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. Goals by Precious Oscar, Tumininu Adeshina, Janet Akekoromowei, and Alaba Olabiyi sealed a 5-0…
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Oyo govt expresses willingness to stage Super Eagles’ matches
By Tosin Omojola – The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has expressed his administration’s willingness to host Super Eagles’ matches at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. Governor Makinde made this known while formally declaring open the 81st Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), held on Saturday in Ibadan. While commending the leadership of the…
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Nigerian Army commences 90th recruitment, Osun SSG urges indigenes to apply
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Nigerian Army has commenced recruitment for its 90th Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for trades and non-trades men and women, with the Osun State Government calling on indigenes to seize the opportunity. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, the online application portal will be open from September…
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Ile-Ife: Olojo Festival 2025 in pictures
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Olojo Festival is celebrated annually in Ile-Ife, Osun State. During the festival, the Ooni goes into a seven-day seclusion to engage in spiritual reflection, communion with the ancestors, and intercession for his people. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has come out of seclusion for this year’s festival and will lead a royal…
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