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Shettima hails Tinubu on regional commissions, tasks S’West body
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday praised President Bola Tinubu for establishing regional development commissions, describing the initiative as a strategic move to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s regions and drive inclusive national development. Speaking while receiving the board and management of the South West Development Commission (SWDC) on a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima said the…
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Osun SSG, five others arrested as police recover N4.81m, voters’ register
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, and five other persons following the recovery of N4,810,500, a voters’ register, two voter cards and other exhibits during an operation at a residential property linked to the SSG in Osogbo. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun…
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FRSC conducts medical screening for Owo drivers to curb crashes
By Boye Oyeyemi The Federal Road Safety Corps has conducted a free medical screening for commercial drivers in Owo, Ondo State, as part of efforts to reduce road crashes caused by undiagnosed health conditions. The exercise, organised by the Owo Unit Command on Wednesday, featured blood pressure and blood sugar tests for members of the Tipper and Quarry Association as…
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Sanwo-Olu allocates land to 98 Eti-Osa communities, promises inclusive development
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday presented land allocation letters to 98 indigenous communities within the Ito Omu project area in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, assuring residents that development would not come at the expense of long-established settlements. The allocation covers Ito Omu and neighbouring communities along the rapidly developing Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe corridor. Speaking…
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Lawyers to sue Ondo govt over alleged interference in Supare-Akoko stool dispute
By Boye Oyeyemi Lawyers to a contender for the Olusupare of Supare-Akoko stool, Prince Solomon Animasahun Adelakun, have threatened to institute contempt proceedings against the Ondo State Government over its approval of Prince Adewale Fatunsi Richard as the traditional ruler despite a pending court case. The legal firm, Tolu Babaleye & Co., in a statement issued on Wednesday, described the…
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Osun poll: INEC says stolen PVCs cannot be used for accreditation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured voters in Osun State that recently stolen Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) cannot be used to accredit anyone for the August 15 governorship election, insisting that only the legitimate cardholder can be verified through the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). Amupitan gave…
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Police confirm arrests in raid on Osun SSG’s residence as government protests
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of six persons during a raid on the residence of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, saying the operation was based on intelligence. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said four of the suspects had been screened and found not to…
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Boos, protest mar INEC stakeholders’ engagement in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Boos and protests characterised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stakeholders’ engagement in Osogbo on Wednesday as supporters of the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) disrupted proceedings ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The meeting, organised by INEC as part of preparations for the election, was chaired by the commission’s chairman,…
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Ondo rejects StatiSense rating, calls assessment contrived
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has faulted a recent performance assessment by artificial intelligence data firm, StatiSense, on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration describing the report as misleading and detached from the realities of governance in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the appraisal, published…
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Osun APC alleges plot to disrupt INEC chairman’s visit, seeks security intervention
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council has alleged a plot to disrupt the official visit of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Ojo Amupitan, to the state. In a statement issued by the head of its Media and Publicity Committee, Engr. Oluremi Omowaiye, the council claimed it…
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