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Oluwo absent as Aregbesola, Najeem visit Iwo palace on ADC campaign
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, and the party’s governorship candidate, Najeem Folaranmi Salam, on Monday visited the palace of the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, as the party took its governorship campaign to Iwo. The monarch was, however, absent when the delegation arrived, while palace chiefs received…
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Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda appointed 56th GOC 2 Division in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga The Nigerian Army has appointed Major General Auwalu Mahmuda as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division, Ibadan, following a major leadership change at the division’s headquarters in Oyo State. Mahmuda assumed office on Monday as the 56th GOC during a handing and taking over ceremony held at the Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment. He succeeded…
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TikToker reportedly falls ill after recording Alawo Oloolu during festival
By Adejayan Gbenga The palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland has reacted to viral claims involving a female TikTok content creator who allegedly fell ill after recording a procession linked to the annual Oloolu Masquerade Festival in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to the palace, the woman did not record the sacred Oloolu masquerade but mistakenly captured Alawo Oloolu, a figure…
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TICCl urges IGP to reassure Osun voters of violence-free governorship poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council on Monday called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to reassure residents of Osun State of a violence-free governorship election on August 15 following the alleged reinstatement of the state’s Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan. In a statement issued in Osogbo by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council described Gotan’s…
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Ogun approves Assembly Quarters, 450 housing units, road projects
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved new infrastructure projects, including legislative quarters, 450 housing units, reconstruction of the Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, major road works, and chieftaincy upgrades. The approvals, announced by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, align with Governor Dapo Abiodun’s urban renewal and development agenda. Projects include 450 two-bedroom…
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Edo updates child protection policy to tackle emerging technology risks
The Edo State Government has validated an updated Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy to strengthen protection for children against emerging threats, including risks linked to technology and artificial intelligence (AI). The two-day technical validation meeting at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy in Benin City brought together government officials, development partners, civil society groups and other stakeholders to review…
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Adeleke urges Osun voters to ignore threats, turn out for August poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to disregard what he described as threats from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and turn out in large numbers to vote in the August 15 governorship election. Speaking during a church service at Winners’ Chapel in Osogbo on Sunday, Adeleke accused the Minister of Marine and…
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Osun poll: Cleric urges voters to shun religious sentiments, backs Oyebamiji
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Presiding Prophet of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Ibudo Asegun, Ilesa, Osun State, Prophet Dare Emmanuel, on Sunday urged Christians not to allow religion to influence their choice in the August 15 governorship election, declaring that God could place anyone, including a Muslim, in a position of authority. The cleric spoke during a worship service…
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Ooni of Ife welcomes baby girl with Olori Oluwatosin
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has announced the birth of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin, a few months after welcoming twin princes with another of his wives, Olori Mariam Ajibola. The monarch made the announcement on Sunday through a post on his official Facebook page, expressing gratitude to God for the safe delivery and confirming…
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TICC raises alarm over alleged arrest plot, urges IGP to intervene
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to arrest some leaders of the Accord Party in Osun State and transfer them to Abuja ahead of the August 15 governorship election, calling on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to intervene to stop the alleged arbitrary arrests and harassment. Addressing…
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