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Alaafin Owoade’s romantic tribute to wife stirs social media excitement
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has taken to social media to celebrate his 19th wedding anniversary with his wife, Ayaba Abiwumi Owoade, sparking a wave of affectionate messages—and playful speculation—among Nigerians about the possibility of more queens joining the royal household. In a heartfelt message shared on his official social media page, the…
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Ondo, firm to sign MoU on 500,000bpd oil refinery
…as Aiyedatiwa pledges support for investors The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged full backing for genuine investors whose projects align with the state’s development goals. A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the governor made this known while receiving the leaders of Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, who are proposing a refinery, a…
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BREAKING: Senior aide to Ondo Governor tenders resignation
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Ondo State on Community Engagement (North), Bode Obanla, has resigned his appointment. Obanla conveyed his decision in a letter dated July 16, 2025, addressed to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. He stated that the resignation would take effect from July 17. According to him, the move was to…
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Sadiq Khan visits Nike Art Gallery, hails Lagos as cultural powerhouse
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has described Lagos and London as two of the most culturally vibrant cities in the world, highlighting the role of art and creativity in shaping their global identities. Khan made the remark during a visit to the Nike Art Gallery in Lagos, one of Nigeria’s foremost centres for visual arts. In a post shared on…
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Oyo Speaker Ogundoyin backs creation of state police
By Adejayan Gbenga – Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has renewed calls for the creation of state police as a strategic response to Nigeria’s worsening security situation. Describing the security crisis as deeply troubling, he noted that it has endangered lives and stalled economic growth. Ogundoyin, who also chairs the Conference of Speakers…
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Strike will continue until Abiodun talks to us- Ogun Workers vow
The striking workers of Ogun State, on Tuesday, vowed not to sit down and talk with any government official other than Governor Dapo Abiodun. Addressing journalists at the secretariat of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, at Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta, the labour leaders said the strike would continue until the governor called the labour union leaders for a…
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Lawmaker representing Ijesa South marks two years with projects, empowerment
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The lawmaker representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Sanya Omirin, has marked his second year in office by highlighting a range of completed projects and empowerment programmes across his constituency. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo, Omirin stated that his efforts have spanned key sectors including education, health, infrastructure, and social…
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Violence against LASTMA officials will be punished, says Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has vowed that anyone who assaults officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be prosecuted and may face jail time. The governor made the statement on Tuesday during the flag-off of the Second Lagos Traffic Conference, marking LASTMA’s 25th anniversary. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy,…
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Over 295,000 voter cards unclaimed in Ondo – INEC
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that more than 295,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remain uncollected in Ondo State, as preparations begin for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Toyin Babalola, disclosed this during a press briefing in Akure, where she announced that the CVR…
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan visits Lagos, celebrates cultural ties
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has arrived in Lagos as part of a cultural visit aimed at strengthening ties between the UK and Nigeria’s entertainment and creative sectors. Sharing a photo of himself in Lagos on X (formerly Twitter), Khan described the city as “Africa’s cultural capital,” highlighting its global influence in Nollywood, Afrobeats, and fashion. “I’m here to deepen…
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