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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji promises to settle Iwo-Oyo boundary dispute, rehabilitate roads
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, on Thursday pledged to permanently resolve the lingering boundary dispute between Iwo and neighbouring Oyo State if elected governor. Oyebamiji, who spoke at the palace of the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, during the party’s campaign rally in Iwo, said the boundary…
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Olubadan urges Tinubu to sustain security presence in Kwara-Niger forest
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged President Bola Tinubu to maintain a strong security presence in the forest corridor linking Oyo, Kwara and Niger states to prevent kidnappers from regrouping after the successful rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Ladoja made the appeal on Thursday during a courtesy visit…
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Olubadan, Oyo monarchs visit Tinubu, commend security, road projects
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday led a delegation of traditional rulers from Oyo State on a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Ladoja, who also chairs the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, said the visit was to appreciate the Tinubu administration’s efforts to improve security and infrastructure in the…
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Aiyedatiwa names Mann Ali Ondo Civil Service Commission chairman
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appointed a former Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mann Ali, as the new chairman of the Ondo State Civil Service Commission, subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly. The governor also named another retired Permanent Secretary, Mr Michael Oshodi, as a member of the commission, according to a statement issued on…
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SDP’s Mustapha hails suspect’s arrest at Osun SSG’s residence, faults Accord reaction
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Osun State, Salawu-Adeniyi Mustapha, has commended the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, over the arrest of a wanted murder suspect at the residence of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye. In a statement on Thursday, Mustapha praised the police for what…
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Sanwo-Olu nominates Tayo-Makanjuola as acting Lagos auditor-general
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has nominated Dr. Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola for appointment as the acting state auditor-general, subject to confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly. The nomination was conveyed in a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service and takes effect from July 28, 2026. Before her nomination, Tayo-Makanjuola served as head of the…
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APC demands SSG’s sack over suspect’s arrest at residence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to immediately remove the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, following the arrest of a murder suspect during a police operation at his residence. Addressing a press conference at the Ileri-Oluwa Campaign Office in Osogbo on…
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14 Osun governorship candidates sign peace accord ahead of August poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Political parties and candidates participating in the August 15 Osun State governorship election on Thursday signed a peace accord in Osogbo, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) urging them to uphold both the spirit and letter of the agreement to ensure a peaceful and credible poll. The peace accord was signed at a ceremony…
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Oyo sets up panel to probe Oriire school abduction
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has constituted a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from the Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area, saying the panel will determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed the development…
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Oriire abduction: We rejected ransom demands, Tinubu says
….FG to expand Army divisions, establish state police President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said the federal government refused to negotiate or pay ransom to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, insisting that Nigeria would not bargain with criminals. Speaking while receiving Oyo State traditional rulers led by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba…
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