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Ogun monarch lauds Abiodun on infrastructural development, others
The Ologere of Ogere-Remo, in Ikenne Local Government Area, Oba James Obafemi Saliu, has lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for ensuring equitable distribution of developmental projects across the state. Oba Saliu stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in his palace at Ogere. He noted that Ogere has benefited from the administration with the construction of the Awomosu-Agbato road and the…
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Motorcycle thief escapes lynching in Ondo, handed over to police
By Boye Oyeyemi – A suspected motorcycle thief narrowly escaped lynching on Thursday evening after being caught by residents in the Gaga community of Oke Aro, Akure, the Ondo State capital. The incident reportedly occurred around 7 p.m. when the suspect, whose identity remains unknown, allegedly snatched a motorcycle from a woman near Adu Memorial Secondary School. His attempted escape…
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Over 8,000 farmers benefit as Oyo attracts $170m in agribusiness
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has attracted $170 million in investments through the Fashola Agribusiness Hub, originally established by former Western Region Premier, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and recently upgraded by Governor Seyi Makinde. Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this at a press briefing on the ministry’s key achievements and impact reports held…
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WDCs key to grassroots health reforms, says Oyo commissioner
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has called for increased participation of the Ward Development Committee (WDC) to strengthen primary healthcare services and enhance community ownership of health delivery at the grassroots. Dr Ajetunmobi made the call at the quarterly rotational WDC meeting held with representatives from the 33 local government WDC chairmen and…
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Ondo Police arrest two suspected drug traffickers, recover 51 bags of Indian hemp
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug traffickers in Owo. The suspects were intercepted by operatives of the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS) along Ikare Junction in Owo. Identified as Usman Bashir, 27, and Usman Muhammad, 17, both from Kaduna State, the suspects were found in possession of 51 bags of dried leaves…
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Lagos OTIC hosts business process roundtable with trade officers
… aims to establish fit-for-purpose core competency The Lagos State Office of Transformation, Creativity & Innovation (OTCI) has held a Business Process Roundtable discussion with trade officers to establish fit-for-purpose core competencies within the trade sector. The event brought together key stakeholders to collaboratively identify and develop the essential skills and competencies required for effective trade operations. The Director General…
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APC chides PDP Reps over probe into Osun LG allocations
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has challenged the eight Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members representing the state in the House of Representatives to account for their constituency funds before raising concerns over local government allocations. This followed a letter reportedly written by the lawmakers to President Bola Tinubu, in which they accused…
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Oluremi Tinubu empowers 1,000 petty traders in Oyo with cash grants
By Adejayan Gbenga – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 1,000 petty traders in Oyo State with cash grants through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) economic empowerment and recapitalisation programme. The grants were presented on Thursday in Ibadan by the wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs. Tamunomini Makinde, on behalf of the First Lady. Senator Tinubu said…
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Oyo set to lead Nigeria’s Agricultural revolution — Commissioner
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, has said the state is well-positioned to become Nigeria’s leading agricultural powerhouse. Speaking during a ministerial press briefing at the Governor’s Briefing Room, Secretariat, Ibadan, on Thursday, Olaleye noted that the current administration has rolled out transformative programmes to boost agricultural productivity and support rural…
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Olubadan installs Chief Isiaka Adebayo as Mọgaji of Ilé-Ayẹyẹ
By Adejayan Gbenga – Chief Isiaka Adegoke Adebayo was formally installed as the Mọgaji of Ilé-Ayẹyẹ in Ibadanland by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ceremony, held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Arẹmọ, was conducted in the presence of the Olubadan-in-Council and witnessed by dignitaries from across the state and…
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