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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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‘No one imposed Olowo on Owo’ — Akeredolu’s ex-aide breaks silence
By Boye Oyeyemi – Dr. Doyin Odebowale, former Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to the late Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has refuted claims that the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, was imposed on the town by the former governor. Odebowale’s reaction followed comments made by Betty Akeredolu, the late governor’s widow, who alleged…
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School merger policy pushed many children out of classrooms in Osun — Commissioner
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole, has blamed the high rate of out-of-school children in the state on poor policy decisions during the administration of former governor Rauf Aregbesola, particularly the merging of schools and the construction of mega schools. Speaking during the 2025 World Day Against Child Labour, Eluwole said the school merger…
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Alaafin admonishes Eleruwa on unity, peaceful coexistence
By Adejayan Gbenga, Eruwa – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has charged the new Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adedayo Adegbola, to prioritize unity and peaceful coexistence in his reign. Speaking at the coronation ceremony on Saturday, Oba Owoade stressed the importance of promoting and preserving traditional institutions for the progress of society. The monarch noted…
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Ogun, NOA partner to curb illegal land acquisition
Ogun State Bureau of Lands and Survey has revealed plans to collaborate with the state chapter of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) so as to curb the growing menace of illegal land acquisition. The Special Adviser and Director-General of the Bureau, Architect Segun Fowora, disclosed this during a courtesy visit led by the Ogun State Director of the National…
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Oba Adegbola seeks rehabilitation of infrastructure in Eruwa
By Adejayan Gbenga, Eruwa – The new Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adedayo Adegbola, has appealed to the Oyo State Government to rehabilitate education, social, and healthcare infrastructure in Eruwa town. Oba Adegbola made the appeal during his official installation ceremony held at the Eleruwa Stadium, Sango, Eruwa, in Ibarapa East Local Government Area on Saturday. The monarch also urged…
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Oyo Speaker seeks support for new Eleruwa
By Adejayan Gbenga, Eruwa – The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called on all indigenes of Eruwa, both at home and in the diaspora, to rally behind the newly crowned Eleruwa of Eruwaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola. Speaking at the official coronation ceremony held at Eleruwa Stadium, Eruwa, on…
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My philanthropy not driven by governorship ambition – Oyo PDP’s Adegoke
By Adejayan Gbenga – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Chief Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke (FCA), the Aare-Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland, has dismissed claims that his philanthropic activities are tied to his governorship ambition. Adegoke, who has declared his intention to succeed Governor Seyi Makinde in 2027, made the clarification while speaking on a radio…
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‘No candidate will be imposed in Oyo APC for 2027’ – Adelabu
By Adejayan Gbenga – Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will impose a candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Adelabu made this known while addressing ward leaders, local executives, and stakeholders of the APC in Ibadan South-East Local Government at his Iyaganku…
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