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Ibadan biker eyes Guinness World Record to empower orphans across Africa
By Adejayan Gbenga – An Ibadan-based lady, Ebaide Joy, is set to embark on a record-breaking motorcycle journey across 12 African countries in July. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Toyin Balogun, who announced this on Monday in Ibadan, said the feat—officially approved by Guinness World Records—has the full support of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. She…
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Ogun kicks off Akute-Lambe-Agbado road reconstruction project
Succor is on the way for motorists plying the Akute-Lambe-Agbado road in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State as the contracting firm, Craneburg, has moved to the site to begin the reconstruction of the ever-busy road. Soon, the people of the area will join millions of other residents of Ogun State in driving on motorable roads as part of…
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‘No evidence family planning causes infidelity or infertility’ — Health expert
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A public health expert, Mrs. Roseline Akinlabi, has dispelled widespread rumours linking family planning methods to infidelity and permanent infertility in women. Akinlabi, who serves as the Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health Desk Officer at the Osun Primary Healthcare Board, made this known during a virtual engagement programme organised by the State Public Health…
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Osun APC accuses PDP of plotting violence in LGAs
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plotting to recruit armed thugs to unleash violence on reinstated local government officials and party members. In a petition dated June 16, 2025, addressed to the Commissioner of Police and copied…
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Aiyedatiwa inaugurates OSOPADEC Board, approves largest-ever budget
By Adeboye Ado – Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved a record N33.8 billion budget for the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) for the 2025 fiscal year. The announcement came during the inauguration of the newly constituted OSOPADEC Board on Monday at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Governor’s Office, Akure. The Governor urged the board to…
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Oyo Deputy Governor urges unity in PDP ahead of 2027 elections
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Adebayo Lawal, has called for unity among members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the call on Sunday during the grand Eid-al-Adha celebration at his country home in Kishi. The event brought together prominent Oke-Ogun stakeholders, PDP leaders, and members from…
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Oto-Awori LCDA: Abiodun to serve as Acting Chairman
The Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), may appoint the Vice Chairman, Kareem Azeez Abiodun, as the Acting Chairman following the death of the Chairman, Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa. It was learnt that the announcement would be made later today (Monday) by the legislative, executive, and management teams of the LCDA. The decision was aimed to ensure uninterrupted administrative operations…
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Rising cult clashes: Lagos Assembly invites police chief, LG commissioner, 3 other officials
Following the rising spate of cult clash and violence in Lagos State, members of the House of Assembly have invited the State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood, and three other key officials of the state. Also summoned were the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bolaji Robert; Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Ope George; Commissioner of Youths, Mobolaji…
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Oyo announces date for coronation of new Eleruwa of Eruwa
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has announced the date for the coronation of the new Eleruwa of Eruwa. In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, it was revealed that Prince Adebayo Adegbola will be crowned on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The statement also confirmed that the coronation ceremony has been endorsed…
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Akintola applauds Governor Makinde’s infrastructure strides
By Adejayan Gbenga – A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former APC governorship aspirant, Chief Niyi Akintola, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his outstanding performance in office, especially in the area of infrastructure development. In an interview with The People’s Verdict, Akintola described Makinde as a true “Omoluabi” — a man of impeccable character, humility, intelligence, and purpose. He…
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