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Police launch manhunt for killers of Ondo female farmer
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a woman, Mrs. Rabiat Atere, whose body was discovered on her farmland in Oka-Akoko, in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state. Though the exact cause of her death is still unknown, local sources have speculated that she may have been attacked by suspected herdsmen.…
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Ondo Catholic Diocese condemns demolition of Owo Memorial, demands answers
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has condemned the demolition of the Owo Memorial Park by the Ondo State Government. The church described the action as reopening wounds from the June 5, 2022 attack that claimed 41 worshippers at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo. In a statement signed by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most…
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Oba Ghandi applauds Prince Oyelade at book launch
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has described the newly launched book “Know Oyo State” as a timeless tribute to the culture, history, and identity of Oyo State. Speaking at the unveiling of the book authored by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, at the Emeritus Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi…
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Alaafin of Oyo announces plan to establish Cultural Centre
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has announced plans to establish a Cultural Centre for Research and Development to preserve and promote the rich heritage of the Oyo Empire. The monarch made this known on Wednesday in Ibadan during the presentation and launch of the book ‘Know Oyo State’, authored by the State Commissioner…
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Makinde pledges N10 million at Prince Oyelade’s book launch
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday announced a N10 million support for the printing of the book “Know Oyo State”, authored by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, for distribution across secondary schools in the state. Makinde made the announcement during the book unveiling held at the Emeritus Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi…
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‘Even at 60, my commitment to Lagos remains unshaken’ — Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to rededicate himself to building a Lagos that works for everyone. He made this commitment during a thanksgiving event held on Wednesday to mark his 60th birthday, themed “Rhythms of Worship with Adura.” In his address, Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude to Lagosians for the opportunity to serve, describing Lagos as…
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Akeredolu’s widow vows to protect late husband’s legacy, after cenotaph demolition
By Boye Oyeyemi – Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of the late Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has expressed deep disappointment over what she described as attempts to undermine her husband’s legacy, following the demolition of a memorial site in Owo. In an emotional video shared on her Facebook page, Mrs. Akeredolu lamented that despite her husband’s unwavering love and commitment…
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JUST IN: Female farmer killed by suspected assailants in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – A female farmer, Mrs. Rabiat Atere, has been gruesomely murdered by unknown attackers while working on her farm in Oka-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victim, a native of Uba in Oka-Akoko, was reportedly attacked on Monday during routine farming activities. Her lifeless body was later recovered and deposited at a…
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Makinde pledges to preserve, digitise Olunloyo’s legacy library
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed readiness to digitise the personal library of the late former Governor of old Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, with the aim of transforming it into a tourist attraction and knowledge hub for the state. Governor Makinde made the declaration on Wednesday during the lying-in-state and executive session held…
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Makinde declares Friday work-free day to mark Islamic New Year
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, a work-free day across the state in commemoration of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. The announcement was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike K. Adeyemo. According to the statement, the work-free day is to…
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