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Journalists’ cooperative multipurpose society begins operations in Lagos
The Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society has announced its official take-off. The President of IMPCMS and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, made the announcement in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to Oladipo, the formal commencement of activities followed the completion of all registration formalities and opening of a bank account. The statement added that this also…
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Nigeria’s growth depends on our collective efforts in promoting good governance – Oyebanji
The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has said that Nigeria’s growth depends on collective efforts in promoting good governance, sustainable development and economic progress. Oyebanji in commemoration of Democracy Day and the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, said ” Today’s commemoration of the Democracy Day serves as a reminder that our nation’s growth depends on our…
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Tragedy averted as petrol tanker somersaults in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga A petroleum tanker carrying 60,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, lost control and somersaulted in Oyo State. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday at Irepo Junction along the Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway, involved a tanker with registration number KMC 65 ZC (Kano), loaded with PMS. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded. The Chairman of the…
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Democracy Day: Protesters gather in Ibadan, demand good governance
By Adejayan Gbenga Some angry protesters on Thursday marched through major streets in Ibadan to mark the 2025 Democracy Day, demanding accountability and good governance. The protesters also decried economic hardship and the lack of genuine electoral reforms in the country. Displaying placards with various inscriptions, they marched from Mokola to Adamasingba, Dugbe, and nearby areas, demanding action from governments…
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June 12: CSOs in Osun demand presidential entitlements for Abiola’s family
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun Civil Societies Coalition on Thursday staged a Democracy Day rally in Osogbo, calling on the Federal Government to pay all entitlements due to the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola as a former President of Nigeria. Members of the coalition and the Take It Back Movement held separate peaceful rallies across Osogbo under heavy…
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Oyo Governor, Speaker mourn passing of Ambassador Adefope
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Zambia and member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council, Ambassador Ibironke Adefope, as a great loss to the state. The governor described Adefope as an Amazon and an icon who made indelible marks on the sands of time, stating that she would…
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Ajimobi’s wife mourns passing of Pa Ajadi
By Adejayan Gbenga Wife of the former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Chief Lamidi Ajadi. She described his passing as a significant personal loss to her and the Ajimobi family, noting that he was a father figure and a major pillar of support throughout the years.…
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June 12: Protesters storm Ikeja underbridge for endbadgovernance rally
Some youths have vowed to protest the bad governance of successive leaders as Nigeria marks the June 12 annulment which was won by MKO Abiola. As early as 7 am, placard-carrying protesters have started gathering at Ikeja Underbridge, waiting for the arrival of others. According to report by The Sun, as of 9:12 am, the crowd was still gathering momentum,…
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Gov AbdulRazaq pays tribute to heroes of democracy
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has paid tribute to the men and women who lent their voices to the struggle for democracy over two decades ago. This was contained in a statement personally signed by the governor on Thursday to commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day Anniversary. “I join Nigerians to reflect on our democratic journey as…
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NIHOTOUR urges calm after encountering resistance during Lagos exercise
A routine compliance exercise by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, turned tense at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, after a confrontation broke out between a hotel staff member and a police officer attached to the inspection team. The incident escalated when a hotel staff physically confronted and forcibly stripped the law…
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