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Osun PDP Chairman, OSSIEC drag IGP to court over alleged unlawful arrests
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Chairman of the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunday Bisi, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Osogbo to prevent his alleged unlawful arrest by the Nigeria Police. Similarly, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and its chairman, Barr. Hashim Abioye, have filed a separate N2 billion lawsuit against the…
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Olubadan lauds Igbos contribution to Oyo state economy
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has eulogised the Igbos for their contribution to the Oyo State economy. He reiterated his commitment to peaceful co-existence amongst the various ethnic groups in the ancient city. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, on Wednesday, said Oba Olakulehin gave the commendation while playing host to the state…
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Police rescue kidnapped victims in Oyo, arrest suspects in Taraba operation
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued three kidnapped victims in Oyo State, following a coordinated operation by tactical teams of the Oyo State Police Command and local security outfits. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the rescue operation took place in Agede Village, Moniya, Ibadan, on February 25, 2025.…
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LASG moves to strengthen cooperative societies
Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthen the cooperative societies by ensuring the management trustees imbibe strong corporate governance in their administrations. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose made this known at the town hall meeting with the trustees in Ikeja Division held at multipurpose hall, Lagos State Cooperative Federation, LASCOFED, Ikeja on Thursday. The…
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22-year-old Redeemer’s University student becomes Chartered Accountant
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A 300-level Accounting student of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Miss Joy Banjoko, has qualified as a Chartered Accountant at the age of 22. This was disclosed in a statement by the Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at the university, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, in Osogbo. According to the statement, Banjoko is a member of the university’s…
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Suspended clerk, Onafeko resurfaces in Lagos Assembly
The suspended Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, on Wednesday resurfaced at the Assembly Complex, in Ikeja. It was gathered that Olalekan surprised return met with disapproval of the staff who did not welcome him. Sources disclosed that Onafeko quickly left the premises when he discovered he was not welcomed by the Assembly staff. It…
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Lagos officials embark on sanitation advocacy at selected locations
The Lagos State government on Tuesday sought the buy-in of residents in the quest to achieve environmental sustainability as officials embarked on sanitation advocacy in selected locations. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who led state officials to inspect many locations and Oyingbo market with its extension, gave the traders who displayed wares on the median and…
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Oyo rolls out safety guidelines for advertising practitioners
The Oyo State Government has rolled out guidelines for advertising practitioners, to ensure safety, especially in billboards installations. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, said the safety guidelines were presented by the Director General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Oludolapo Ajanaku. Ajanaku underscored the essence of safety and protection of…
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Lagos’ agenda is to become Africa’s leading fintech hub – Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday disclosed that his administration is actively working on policies and initiatives to position Lagos as Africa’s leading hub for digital gaming, fintech solutions, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven creative enterprises. The Governor reaffirmed the Lagos State government’s commitment to fostering an environment where innovation thrives, responsible gaming is prioritized, and digital entrepreneurship flourishes.…
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Kwara lawmakers call for enforcement of law prohibiting dealing in human parts
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Lawmakers in the Kwara State House of Assembly have urged the state governor to direct the Ministry of Communications and the Office of the Special Adviser on Security to collaborate with law enforcement agencies, community, and religious leaders to launch a comprehensive public education campaign on the Kwara State Prohibition of Dealing in Human Parts Law.…
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