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Tragedy averted as petrol tanker falls in Ogbomoso
By Adejayan Gbenga A tanker carrying forty-five thousand litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, fell on Friday at the Ayanyan area along the Ogbomoso/Ilorin Expressway in Oyo State. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, stating that the tanker, with registration number MAG 20…
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100 days: Aiyedatiwa inaugurates 7km road project in Akure
The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that the commissioning of the newly reconstructed Gbangbalogun Axis Road in Akure marks a pivotal step in his administration’s infrastructural renewal agenda aimed at driving urban transformation and enhancing the quality of life for residents. He made this declaration on Friday during the commissioning ceremony held opposite Christ Apostolic Church,…
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BREAKING: Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom dies at 86
Olu of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, has reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, 31st May 2025. Oba Adewale passed away at age 86. The 19th ruler of Epe will be laid to rest today in accordance with Islamic rites. Confirming the death on Saturday, High Chief Odedeogboro Balogun of Epe Kingdom, Musiliu Adeniyi said the king’s…
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Osun takes FG to Supreme Court over withheld LG funds
The Osun State Government has dragged the Federal Government before the Supreme Court over the alleged seizure of local government allocations for February, March, and April 2025. The legal action stems from a protracted political battle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) over control of the local councils. According…
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No pensioner in Oyo earns less than N25,000- Commissioner
The Oyo State Government said it pays more than ₦1 billion every month on pensioners’ gratuities. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, on Friday said that pensioners in the state earn more than in any other state in the federation, saying the state governor, Seyi Makinde, has been paying pension and gratuity without default since 2019. “Pensioners…
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Obasanjo, Abiodun emphasise need for Nigerians to embrace selflessness
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, emphasised the need for Nigerians to embrace the culture of selflessness as advocated by the Rotary Club to make life better for everyone. Obasanjo, who was represented by his wife, Bola, spoke during the convention of Rotary Club, District 9111, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State. While hailing various initiatives…
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Stop parading yourself as Mogaji – Olubadan cautions Sarafadeen Olayiwola
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has warned Engineer Sarafadeen Abdulrasaq Adekunle Olayiwola against parading himself as a Mogaji of Ibadanland. This was contained in a press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, on Friday. According to the statement, a resolution by…
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Makinde appoints four members to Oyo Judicial Service Commission
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has appointed four members to the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission. This was disclosed in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, on Friday. According to the letter, the governor approved the appointments of Barr. Musibau Adetunbi, Barr. Wahab Adedigba, Chief Joshua Abioye, and…
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Osun APC carpets Bamidele Salam over Adeleke defection comment
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised a statement by Hon. Bamidele Salam, a federal lawmaker representing Ede South/Ede North/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over his recent dismissal of reports suggesting that Governor Ademola Adeleke may be considering a defection to the APC. In a press release…
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Abeokuta is home of Adire, Egba Traders react to Governor Adeleke’s claims
By Kunle Sanni Egba traders in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have strongly rejected Governor Ademola Adeleke’s claim that Adire, the indigenous Yoruba fabric, originated from Osun State, describing the remark as historically inaccurate and deeply offensive. Governor Adeleke had, during a recent meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, asserted that Osun—not Ogun—is the true home of…
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