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EFCC launches investigation into CFA 7m intercepted by Customs in Ogun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into the sum of CFA 7 million intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) along the Idiroko border in Ogun State. The probe began on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, following the handover of the foreign currency—equivalent to approximately N17 million—to the EFCC by the Area Comptroller of Customs for…
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Breaking: Oyo PDP loses prominent chieftain
By Adejayan Gbenga A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, Alhaji Ganiyu Olanrewaju, popularly known as ‘Baba DG,’ has passed away. Olanrewaju’s death was confirmed by the executive chairman of Oluyole LG, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, in a condolence message on Tuesday. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown at the time…
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Oyo warns residents on risk of diphtheria, urges good hygiene
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has alerted residents to the risk of a diphtheria outbreak and urged them to take preventive measures. The Commissioner for Health in Oyo State, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, issued the warning in Ibadan, the state capital, at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). She described diphtheria as a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads through…
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BDC operator, internet fraudster bag 500 hours of community service in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, secured the conviction of Abubakar Suleiman, a 51-year-old from Burya village in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, for operating a Bureau De Change (BDC) business without a valid license issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).…
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Jandor condoles with Lagos APC Chairman over death of wife
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Olajide Adediran, JANDOR, has commiserated with the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, on the passing of his wife. Mrs. Ebunoluwa Esther Ojelabi, the wife of the party State Chairman was announced…
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7th Annual Ramadan Lecture: Ogun monarch charges youths to uphold discipline, diligence, creativity
His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, has hosted the 7th Oba Olugbenle Annual Ramadan Lecture at his Private Palace. The event brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, religious scholars, and youth leaders for insightful discussions on leadership, faith, and the vital…
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UNIOSUN Alumni Association demands justice for students killed in road accident
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State University (UNIOSUN) Alumni Association has urged the Osun State Government to conduct a thorough investigation into the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of five students on Sunday, March 23, 2025. In a statement, the association’s president, Comrade Abdulbasit Abubakar, expressed deep shock and sadness over the incident, attributing the accident to…
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Cleric, traditional ruler urge unity to prevent communal clashes in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Amid ongoing communal tensions, Islamic cleric Sanusi Amidu has emphasized the importance of unity in fostering peace and development among communities. Speaking during a Ramadan lecture in Kajola Community, Ede, Amidu warned that disunity breeds conflict, citing recent crises in Ifon, Erin-Osun, and Ilobu communities as examples. He urged Kajola residents to embrace patience, tolerance, and…
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Oyo Police arrest 59 students over school violence
By Adejayan Gbenga The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested 59 students of Government Technical College, Orita-Aperin, for attacking and destroying property at Ibadan Christ Apostolic Grammar School (CAC). The state Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, confirmed this on Monday in Ibadan during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Command Headquarters. The meeting, which included principals of both schools,…
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Adeleke orders relief distribution, summons monarchs over Osun crisis
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the immediate distribution of food and relief materials to displaced residents of Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin-Osun communities. In addition, the governor has directed the Commissioner of Police and the Director of State Security Service to summon traditional rulers, chiefs, and identified ringleaders from each town for questioning and to…
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