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Okpebholo convenes security stakeholders meeting, suspends traditional ruler
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has convened a one-day closed-door security stakeholders meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area to address the rising insecurity in Edo North Senatorial District The meeting had in attendance top security officials, religious and traditional leaders, and political stakeholders from across party lines. Okpebholo said he was deeply concerned by the…
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Ondo North leaders laud Aiyedatiwa on governance, profer solutions to security challenges
Leaders from the Northern Senatorial District of Ondo State have lauded Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his strides in governance, particularly in infrastructure development. The leaders, led by former Senator, Dr. Bode Olajumoke, gave the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Governor in his office in Akure. Olajumoke hailed the Governor’s performance so far, urging him to prioritize…
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Gunmen kill 7 in attack on Kwara communities
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Seven people have been confirmed dead following two separate attacks in Ilesha Baruba and Kemanji communities in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday, April 21, 2025. According to a statement by the Kwara State Police Command, six individuals were shot dead around 9:30 p.m. when about ten gunmen opened fire at civilians near…
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No supremacy battle with Ooni of Ife – Alaafin
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has dismissed claims of a supremacy tussle between him and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin described the reports as baseless and urged the public to disregard…
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Lagos Govt subsidizes transport with N14.9bn in 6 years
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Tuesday revealed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has spent no less than N14.9 billion subsidising transportation fares for Lagosians over the past six years. This was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during a ministerial press briefing to mark the second anniversary of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s second term in…
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MC Oluomo defends ‘Kundusi’ gaffe
…says ‘I started as bus conductor to become who I am today’ The President, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has defended his ‘kundusi’ comment. Akinsanya made the defence while speaking with the delegates of the union in a viral video on Tuesday. According to him, he is uneducated and could…
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Reinstated Osun LG chairmen visit Oyetola in show of gratitude
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The reinstated local government chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, at his residence in Iragbiji on Easter Monday. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Government…
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Ogun Commissioner canvasses strong collaboration between govt, NGOs in uplifting less privileged
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, has called for strong collaboration between the public and private sectors to make life more comfortable for the underserved communities and the vulnerable in society. Adeleye made this call while delivering her keynote address with the theme “Uniting For A Cause: The Crucial Role of Collaboration Between Government And NGOs…
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Tinubu hails Emir of Ilorin at 85, congratulates new Ansar-Ud-Deen President
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 85th birthday, and Barrister Adeniji Kazeem on his emergence as President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Worldwide. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the Emir’s legacy of service, dedication to national unity, and…
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LG polls: Group urges Lagos APC to back Christian for Ejigbo chairmanship
An interest group, Concerned Christians for President Tinubu 2027 (CCPT), has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos Chapter to consider a Christian candidate for the chairmanship ticket of the Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (ELCDA) of Lagos State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group’s president, Richard Cletus, expressed strong objection to the alleged…
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