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APTAN alleges extortion in Ooni’s name, calls for urgent intervention
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Artisans, Peasants and Traders Association of Nigeria (APTAN), Ile-Ife Branch, has raised the alarm over alleged extortion and harassment of its members by individuals claiming to represent the Palace of the Ooni of Ife, following their refusal to pay levies linked to the annual Olojo Festival. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Comrade…
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Ondo NLC demands ₦256,950 minimum wage
By Boye Oyeyemi – Labour unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ondo State Council, have formally written Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to demand an upward review of the minimum wage for workers in the state to ₦256,950. The unions noted that the current ₦73,000 wage no longer meets workers’ needs in the face of rising inflation, fuel subsidy removal and…
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Regent raises alarm over plot to destabilise Ekiti community
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Regent of Ijesa-Isu Ekiti in the Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Princess Omobolaji Adeniyi, has warned against alleged moves by some individuals to disrupt peace in the town. She urged Governor Biodun Oyebanji to intervene to avert chaos, accusing “powerful politicians” of sponsoring unrest. Adeniyi, who addressed journalists at the palace of the…
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Lagos councillor dies in Somolu two months after swearing-in
The Councillor representing Ward F- Bajulaiye-Folagoro in Somolu local government, Hon. Basirat Oluwakemi Mayabikan has died in the early hours of today. This was announced by the Chairman of Somolu LG, Lateef Ashimi , in a statement on his official facebook page on Sunday morning. Ashimi wrote ” We regret to announce the shocking death of a humble, cheerful, friendly,…
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Foxconn eyes Ogun State for major manufacturing plant, investment opportunities
Global technology giant and Taiwanese multinational conglomerate, Foxconn, has expressed interest in establishing a manufacturing plant in Ogun State. The company’s Assistant Vice President, Corporate Business Development (Chairman’s Office), Mr. Vincent Lee, disclosed this at the weekend while leading a delegation to meet Governor Dapo Abiodun at the Gateway City Gate Interchange, along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway. Lee said the delegation…
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Ember months not associated with ‘evil spirits’ – Ekiti govt cautions motorists
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has urged motorists to exercise caution during the ember months to prevent avoidable road crashes. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Rt Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, made the appeal in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital. He dismissed the belief that the ember months, September to December, are associated…
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Badagry West LCDA Vice Chairman, Oluremi Ajose dies two months after swearing-in
The Vice Chairman of Badagry West LCDA in Lagos State, Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose, is dead. Her death comes barely two months after she was sworn in alongside the Council Chairman, Hon. Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren, popularly known as RIKAY. Her remains has been deposited at the morgue, a source close to the family told Badagry Today, a community online…
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Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Edo Commissioners meet to chart sustainable energy future under BEDC
The Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. (Dr.) Johnson Jaiyeola Alabi, has convened a high-level strategic meeting with his counterparts from Ekiti, Delta, and Edo States — all under the coverage of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). The meeting, held via conference call, focused on charting a sustainable energy future for citizens across the four states.…
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Ondo plans more prudent budget for 2026 amid funding constraints
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government is considering a more streamlined and realistic budget for the 2026 fiscal year in a bid to align its financial plans with available and accessible funding sources. The decision is coming on the heels of poor budgeting performance as a result of non-payment by foreign development funding organisations for implementation of the…
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President Tinubu, Atiku, Kwankwaso to attend coronation of 44th Olubadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other prominent dignitaries are expected to attend the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The historic event is scheduled to take place next Friday at Mapo Hall, Ibadan. Oba Ladoja, who previously served as a senator…
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