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Makinde orders roadside traders to relocate, vows zero tolerance for street trading
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has directed roadside traders operating around Agodi-Gate in Ibadan to immediately vacate the area and relocate to the newly constructed shops and stalls provided by the Ibadan North East Local Government Area. Makinde gave the directive on Friday while speaking at the commissioning of the newly constructed facility, stressing that his administration…
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Niniola Apata announces return to music after mourning husband
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Months after publicly mourning the death of her husband, popular Nigerian singer Niniola Apata has announced her return to the music scene, bringing back the energy and vibrancy she is known for. The songstress had taken a break from performing following the death of her husband and manager, Michael Ndika, which she described as untimely. She…
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Abiodun commissions Adesan road, announces arrest of 4 more kidnap suspects
…vows war on criminals Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday commissioned the 3.3-kilometre Adesan Road in Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, as he announced the arrest of four additional suspects linked to the abduction of seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade. Governor Abiodun described the rescue of the students and the arrest of the suspects as a…
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Osun 2026: Adeleke charges electorate to defend their votes
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to vote and defend their votes in the August 15 governorship election, saying no force can deny them their democratic rights. Adeleke gave the charge on Friday while canvassing support for his re-election at Ipetu-Ijesa and Ijebu-Jesa, where he was accompanied by his cousin, David Adeleke, popularly…
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Makinde inaugurates 177 shops, motor park, other projects in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday inaugurated 69 lock-up shops, 108 open stalls, a motor park, a new road network and a modern restaurant constructed by the Ibadan North-East Local Government at Agodi-Gate Market in Ibadan. Speaking at the inauguration at Araromi Market, Agodi-Gate, Makinde said his administration would continue to redefine governance at all levels…
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AbdulRazaq receives rescued Kaiama kidnapping victims
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday received victims rescued after their abduction from Woro in Kaiama Local Government Area at the Government House in Ilorin. The governor described the bloody attack in February as sad and regrettable, particularly as many of those rescued were women and children. AbdulRazaq received the victims from the Commander of…
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Gani Adams calls for innovative measures to expand Osun-Osogbo Festival
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has called on the Osun State Government, the Ataoja’s Palace and other stakeholders to adopt innovative measures to expand the reach and economic impact of the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival. Adams made the call on Friday at the grand finale of the 2026 Osun-Osogbo Festival, where he…
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TICC denies Adeleke’s link to alleged oath-taking video
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has dismissed allegations linking Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, to an alleged oath-taking video circulating on social media ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The council, in a statement signed on Friday by the Chairman of its Media Committee, Hon. Bamidele Salam, described the video as an attempt by…
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FRSC warns Ondo traders against highway trading over crash risks
By Boye Oyeyemi The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned traders in Ondo State against conducting business along highways and pedestrian walkways, citing the risks such activities pose to lives and traffic flow. The Ondo State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, gave the warning in an interview in Akure, urging roadside traders to relocate their businesses to…
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APC, Osun govt differ over Tinubu’s intervention in EFCC account freeze row
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Osun State Government have taken opposing positions on President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the controversy surrounding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) restriction on the state’s accounts. While the APC demanded an apology from Governor Ademola Adeleke, the state government described the President’s action as statesmanlike. The…
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