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Four killed, properties destroyed as hoodlums invade Osun community
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Four persons have been confirmed dead and several properties destroyed following a deadly attack by armed hoodlums who invaded Ido-Ayegunle in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. The attack, which occurred around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, has reignited longstanding tensions between residents of Ido-Ayegunle and the neighbouring Esa-Oke community. The Obanla of Ido-Ayegunle, Chief…
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‘Oluyole LGA won’t tolerate lawlessness’ — Chairman warns herders over anti-grazing violation
The Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area, Hon. Akeem Olatunji, has declared that the council will not tolerate lawlessness or the deliberate violation of Oyo State laws, especially the Anti-Open Grazing Law. Olatunji made this declaration following a recent incident involving a group of herders who allegedly violated the law by leading their cattle across a major highway in…
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Oyo, UNICEF convene South-West advocacy meeting on child welfare communication
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has hosted a high-level advocacy and capacity-building meeting with Information Commissioners and senior officials from South-West states to promote child-centred communication and improve the wellbeing of children and women in Nigeria. The event, held in Ibadan, brought together top representatives from Ministries of Information…
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Grant full financial autonomy to judiciary, Ondo NBA tells Aiyedatiwa
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Ondo State has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to immediately implement full financial autonomy for the state judiciary, warning that the ongoing strike by judiciary workers has crippled the justice system and threatens law and order. The NBA made its position known in a communiqué issued after a joint meeting…
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300 benefit from free treatment as Oyo observes Sickle Cell Day
By Adejayan Gbenga – At least 300 individuals received free medications, along with immediate health education and counselling, as Oyo State marked World Sickle Cell Day on Friday. The sensitization event, held at Ikolaba High School in Ibadan, featured the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, who emphasized the importance of early detection, improved access to care, and community awareness…
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Ogun monarch lauds Abiodun on infrastructural development, others
The Ologere of Ogere-Remo, in Ikenne Local Government Area, Oba James Obafemi Saliu, has lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for ensuring equitable distribution of developmental projects across the state. Oba Saliu stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in his palace at Ogere. He noted that Ogere has benefited from the administration with the construction of the Awomosu-Agbato road and the…
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Motorcycle thief escapes lynching in Ondo, handed over to police
By Boye Oyeyemi – A suspected motorcycle thief narrowly escaped lynching on Thursday evening after being caught by residents in the Gaga community of Oke Aro, Akure, the Ondo State capital. The incident reportedly occurred around 7 p.m. when the suspect, whose identity remains unknown, allegedly snatched a motorcycle from a woman near Adu Memorial Secondary School. His attempted escape…
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Over 8,000 farmers benefit as Oyo attracts $170m in agribusiness
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has attracted $170 million in investments through the Fashola Agribusiness Hub, originally established by former Western Region Premier, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and recently upgraded by Governor Seyi Makinde. Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this at a press briefing on the ministry’s key achievements and impact reports held…
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WDCs key to grassroots health reforms, says Oyo commissioner
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has called for increased participation of the Ward Development Committee (WDC) to strengthen primary healthcare services and enhance community ownership of health delivery at the grassroots. Dr Ajetunmobi made the call at the quarterly rotational WDC meeting held with representatives from the 33 local government WDC chairmen and…
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Ondo Police arrest two suspected drug traffickers, recover 51 bags of Indian hemp
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug traffickers in Owo. The suspects were intercepted by operatives of the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS) along Ikare Junction in Owo. Identified as Usman Bashir, 27, and Usman Muhammad, 17, both from Kaduna State, the suspects were found in possession of 51 bags of dried leaves…
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