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Tremor: Oyo Govt tells Igbeti residents to vacate Iyamopo Hill
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has allayed the fears of residents of Igbeti in Olorunsogo Local Government Area following a slight earth tremor over the weekend. However, it urged residents living near Iyamopo Hill to temporarily evacuate until a permanent solution is reached. The Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, stated on Tuesday that…
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Pastor Adeboye visits Alaafin Owoade in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, visited the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, at his palace in Oyo Town on Tuesday. Accompanying the cleric were his son, Leke Adeboye, and other pastors. One of the pictures captured the moment the man of God prayed for the monarch. This…
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Panic as petrol tanker catches fire in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga There was palpable fear in Ibadan on Tuesday when a petrol tanker with a capacity of 33,000 litres suddenly caught fire. The incident occurred near Muslim Grammar School, Odinjo end of Ibadan, along the Lagos-Ibadan highway, forcing residents and shop owners to scamper for safety. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident. An eyewitness stated that…
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LASG sets conditions for electricity distribution across communities
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has introduced new regulations governing electricity distribution, prohibiting individuals and organizations from operating in the sector without formal approval from the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). This move aims to streamline and regulate electricity activities within the state more effectively. This development follows the issuance of Order No. LASERC ORDER/001/2025 by LASERC,…
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Adeleke mourns passing of Olori Solape, hails her virtue
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin, over the passing of his beloved wife, Olori Solape Christianah Abolarin. Adeleke, who expressed profound sorrow on the demise of Olori Solape, described the deceased as a virtuous woman and a pillar of support to the monarch in the challenging…
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Okpebholo builds sub-injection station to light up over six communities
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has provided a 2.5MVA injection sub-station to Udomi community in Esan Central Local government area. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Ituah. The governor, accompanied by top officials, was at the injection station to inspect the project, which is already completed and ready for…
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Ambassador Tunji Isola honours legacy of late Chief Ayinla Abudu
Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and a distinguished traditional titleholder himself, has penned a moving tribute to the late Chief Olatunde Ayinla Abudu, OFR, the revered Maiyegun of Egbaland. Chief Abudu, who also served as Seriki of Oke-Ona and was the life patron of the Abeokuta Club, passed away peacefully at the age…
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LASG rolls out tough sanctions for illegal land reclamation
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has introduced a stringent policy that mandates the forfeiture of illegally reclaimed land and imposes heavy fines on offenders, as part of efforts to protect coastal and waterfront ecosystems. The directive, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was announced by Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu, during an appearance on TVC’s…
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Ogun, FG sign MoU for execution of Renewed Hope cultural projects
The Ogun State Government and the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the execution of Renewed Hope Cultural and Creative Projects in the state. The framework of the MoU includes the establishment of a Renewed Hope Cultural Village, preservation and reservation of tourist sites, capacity building,…
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Gunmen kill one, torch houses in Kwara community
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Gunmen suspected to be members of the Mahmuda group on Sunday attacked Karongi town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person and setting several houses ablaze. The attackers reportedly stormed the town around 6 a.m. and operated until 11 a.m., taking advantage of the absence of local vigilante members who had traveled…
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