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Ondo govt rules out river as source of Akure offensive odour
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has ruled out the Ala River as the source of the offensive odour reported in parts of Akure, the state capital, saying preliminary investigations point to air pollution. The government disclosed this in a statement signed by Henry Johnson Olagundoye of the Ondo State Ministry of Environment on Wednesday, following an investigation ordered…
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Ondo pastor dumps Christianity for traditional religion, calls foreign faiths lies
By Boye Oyeyemi Popular Ondo cleric, Pastor Olabanjo Felix Gold, has announced his decision to leave Christianity and embrace Ìṣẹ̀ṣe, the Yoruba traditional religious system, identifying himself as a Babalawo. Olabanjo, founder of Image of God Evangelical and Prophetic Ministries, made the disclosure in a video circulating online, where he spoke about his spiritual transition and new religious identity. The…
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Court orders police probe into complaint against Senator Fadahunsi
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, to investigate a criminal complaint involving Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Pelumi Olajengbesi. The directive was contained in a letter dated August 13, 2026, signed by the Registrar of the court, Abdulraham M. Yusuf, and addressed…
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LASTMA intensifies traffic advocacy, engages transport unions in Ikeja
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday intensified its traffic advocacy with an engagement involving transport unions and stakeholders in Ikeja. The initiative promotes voluntary compliance, responsible road use and collaboration alongside enforcement. Officials sensitised union members on traffic rules, disciplined driving, proper loading/off-loading, responsible parking and avoiding congestion-causing behaviour. LASTMA stressed that transport operators are key partners…
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Kwara CP charges deployed personnel on discipline, neutrality ahead of Osun election
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, CP Ojo Adekimi, has charged personnel deployed to Osun State for election security duties to maintain discipline, neutrality and professionalism throughout the exercise. Adekimi gave the charge while addressing the personnel ahead of their deployment, conveying the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, that officers…
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Osun 2026: Accord factional chairman Imumolen backs APC’s Oyebamiji
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen, on Thursday declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji. Imumolen announced his support while addressing supporters at the APC campaign rally in Osogbo, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. His declaration came amid the leadership crisis within…
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BREAKING: APC heavyweights storm Osogbo for mega rally ahead of Osun poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State on Thursday held its mega rally in Osogbo, the state capital, in a final mobilisation drive for its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of Saturday’s election. The rally, held at Freedom Park, attracted the party’s national leaders, governors and supporters from across the state, with Senate President…
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Oyo conducts confirmation exam for over 4,500 civil servants
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has conducted the 2026 mandatory confirmation examination for more than 4,500 civil servants across various cadres in the state. The examination, organised by the Ministry of Establishments and Training, was for officers on Grade Levels 1 to 6 as part of the requirements for confirmation of their appointments, according to a statement by…
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Alaafin mourns late Rev Suulola, describes him as morally excellent
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has described the late Reverend Dr. Akintayo Olufunmilade Suulola as a morally excellent person whose life reflected good virtues, integrity and devotion to humanity. The monarch expressed his condolences in a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, to the family of the deceased,…
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Osun election: Accord aspirant calls for peaceful, credible poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – An Osun Central senatorial aspirant under the Accord Party, Olusegun Olasunkanmi, popularly known as Omo-Oluwa, has called for a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in the state on Saturday. Olasunkanmi, who declared his support for Governor Ademola Adeleke and the continuation of the Imole Agenda, urged candidates, political leaders, supporters and campaign organisations to…
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