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Gov AbdulRazaq rewards Kwara’s Federation Cup champions with cash, land
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has awarded cash prizes and other benefits to players of Kwara United Football Club following their historic victory as the 2025 President Federation Cup champions. Governor AbdulRazaq announced a reward of ₦5 million and a plot of land at the exclusive Kwara Smart City for each player, praising them for…
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Lagos begins enforcement of single-use plastics ban July 1
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government is set to commence enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics in markets and other public places from July 1, 2025. The enforcement follows the expiration of an 18-month moratorium granted after the initial announcement in January last year. The ban prohibits the sale and use of disposable plastic bags, including the…
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Three arrested over alleged murder of sex worker in Akure brothel
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a sex worker at a brothel located in the Cathedral area of Akure, the state capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, June 29, following a disagreement between the victim and a male customer. According to a…
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Security operatives quell unrest in Lafiagi after NDLEA office attack
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – A high-powered security delegation on Monday visited Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, following tensions that led to the attack on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) office and an attempt to set the Emir’s palace ablaze. The unrest was linked to recent security operations targeting drug dealers within the community, which…
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Ibadan Polytechnic students urge Oyo Assembly to stop renaming of school
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, has appealed to the Oyo State House of Assembly to reject Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to rename the institution after the late former governor, Omololu Olunloyo. Governor Makinde had announced the renaming during an interdenominational commendation service held for Olunloyo at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, last…
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Oluwo confronts Ogun judge over kingship burial rites remarks
The Oluwo of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi Telu 1, has expressed displeasure with the recent remarks by a judge of the Ogun State High Court, Justice Phillips Akinside, on kingship and traditional rites in Yorubaland. Justice Akinside at the 5th Chief Kehinde Sofola Memorial Bar Lecture had argued that in life or death, traditional rulers remain…
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Oyo hoteliers hail Makinde for creating business-friendly environment
By Adejayan Gbenga – The President of the Hoteliers Association of Oyo State, Mr. Ayodele Ogundele, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for providing a conducive environment that allows businesses to thrive, especially in the hospitality sector. Ogundele, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Davies Hotel, Ibadan, stated this in an interview with The People’s Verdict. He noted that…
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Ondo AG confirms petitions demanding coroner’s inquest into Akeredolu’s death
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, has confirmed receiving petitions demanding a coroner’s inquest into the death of former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON. Ajulo, in a statement on Monday, disclosed that the petitions came from various groups and individuals, including professional bodies and residents of the late governor’s…
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15-year-old pupil emerges one-day Reps member in Ibarapaland
By Adejayan Gbenga – Haruna Suliat Adeola, a student of Okedere High School, Idere in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State, has emerged as a one-day member of the House of Representatives. This was after winning an intellectual competition organised by Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, the lawmaker representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency. According to…
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NBTE approves ND Law, Journalism, others for Kwara Polytechnic
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation to all programmes presented by Kwara State Polytechnic during its recent accreditation and resource inspection visit. The Board also approved the commencement of several new National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes starting from the 2025/2026 academic session. In its approval letter…
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