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TICC alerts public to fake cash transfer website linked to Governor Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has alerted members of the public to a fake website being circulated with an alleged message about an election campaign cash transfer involving its candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke. The council, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, described the website as malicious and said it was being circulated…
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Tinubu congratulates Ogun APC governorship candidate Adeola on birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Solomon Adeola on his birthday, describing the Ogun West lawmaker as a “dedicated public servant” and dependable political ally. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, currently represents Ogun West in the Senate and chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations. He is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State. In a statement issued…
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Osun guber: NSCDC deploys 10,000 personnel, charges officers on neutrality
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has deployed 10,000 personnel for the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, charging its officers to remain apolitical, neutral and professional throughout the electoral process. The state Commandant of the NSCDC, Igbalawole Sotiyo, gave the charge during a strategic meeting with area commanders,…
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Expert warns residents against blocking drainage as rainfall intensifies in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi An environmental expert, Alhaji Sule Arekemase, has cautioned residents of Akokoland, Ondo State, against blocking waterways and drainage channels as heavy rainfall continues across the state. Arekemase said indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainage systems could worsen flooding and erosion, particularly in communities already vulnerable to the effects of torrential rainfall. Speaking in an interview, the environmental…
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Abiodun seeks stronger church-govt partnership, canvasses moral leadership, values
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for stronger collaboration between government and the Church to raise disciplined and responsible young people for Nigeria’s future leadership. He made the call on Sunday at the Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Service of the Egba Anglican Diocese in Abeokuta, noting that while government provides infrastructure and opportunities, the Church plays a key role…
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Ilesa rally shooting: Police release Osun commissioner after questioning
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has released the Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mayowa Adejoorin, who was arrested following Saturday’s shooting at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Ilesa. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed that Adejoorin was released on bail, while investigations into the incident continued. However, speaking after his…
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Osun Central elites endorse Oyebamiji’s candidacy, seek change in governance
The Osun Central Elites Caucus has declared its support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The caucus, in a recent statement signed by its chairman, Prof. Ajirotutu Hussein, said its decision followed what it described as a careful assessment of the political and developmental situation in the state under…
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Osun 2026: PDP’s Oyinlola, Akinbade declare support for APC candidate Oyebamiji
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Fatai Akinbade, have declared their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 election. Oyinlola and Akinbade, both members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made their position known on Sunday…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji unveils sports, employment plans for youths
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has promised to combine sports development with skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and employment programmes to expand opportunities for young people if elected governor. Speaking at an interactive session with youths from professional associations, community unions, civil society organisations, artisans, indigenous groups, social clubs and…
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Ekiti govt warns landlords, agents over rising house rents
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has warned landlords and estate agents against imposing excessive rents on residents, particularly in communities hosting tertiary institutions. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing and Mortgage Development, Dr. Gboyega Oloniyo, issued the warning during a sensitisation programme for landlords, estate agents and community leaders in Iyin Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area.…
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